Blake's mother once told him that her favorite moments caregiving for her father were in the doctor's office waiting room—because it was the only time she could just sit with him and feel like a daughter again, not just a caregiver. This insight sparked Blake's mission to create more of these moments for families everywhere. After earning his MPH in Healthcare Management from Yale School of Public Health and studying Human Development with a focus on Gerontology at Cornell, Blake gained hands-on experience providing psychological services to veterans with PTSD and addiction, and conducting research with homeless populations. His work at Cornell's Institute for Translational Research on Aging and previous experience co-founding a holistic health company deepened his understanding of both healthcare systems and the human experience of navigating care. Today, as Co-founder and CEO of Upkeep Care, Blake combines this personal passion with academic expertise and real-world experience to build AI technology that returns dignity and time to those seeking care.

Andrew is the Co-founder and CTO of Upkeep Care, bringing over 10 years of experience building technology platforms that serve millions of users. As the founding engineer and CTO at Northspyre, a proptech company backed by Craft Ventures and CRV, Andrew led engineering teams and built systems focused on reliability and security. His experience at Future Health deepened his expertise in healthcare technology and regulatory compliance. Andrew discovered his passion for using technology to solve meaningful problems through personal experiences navigating complex systems, and now dedicates his full technical leadership to ensuring Upkeep's platform can truly help those who need it most.

Wendy is the Head of Partnerships at Upkeep Care, where her background in policy research and elder care advocacy drives her mission to make critical resources more accessible. As an Associate Research Fellow at Yale Law School specializing in elder law and palliative care, and through her policy work with Connecticut's Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity, Wendy has seen firsthand the gaps between policy and practice in social care systems. Her research experience across health policy, senior care, and food safety regulations has given her deep insight into the complex landscape that vulnerable populations must navigate. This expertise allows her to build meaningful partnerships with healthcare organizations and community agencies, ensuring Upkeep's platform truly serves those who need it most.

Susan is the Staff Data Scientist at Upkeep Care, with a passion for leveraging data to drive impactful solutions in healthcare and social services. She brings years of experience in machine learning and interdisciplinary research, and is dedicated to making resources more accessible for all.

Dr. Brad Richards is the Executive Director of the Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program and former Chief Medical Officer at Connecticut’s Department of Social Services. His leadership spans government, academia, and clinical practice, with a focus on integrating data, population health, and health equity into primary care. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to improving access and health outcomes for underserved populations, working to bridge the gap between clinical care and the social systems that support it. As an advisor to Upkeep Care, Dr. Richards brings this lifelong mission into the business and technology space, helping shape the company’s healthcare and government strategy to drive meaningful and scalable impact.