Sonrava Health, a leading organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes, is proud to announce two strategic additions to its executive leadership team. Mariah Machnikowski has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer, and Greg Michelini has been appointed Chief Information Officer. These hires reflect the company’s continued investment in people and innovation as it scales to meet growing demand across its network.
Mariah Machnikowski, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mariah brings more than 25 years of experience leading human resources teams across the retail, hospitality, and health and wellness industries. She is recognized for building award-winning workplace cultures and driving transformative talent strategies in large, multi-state organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Lazy Dog Restaurants, where she led HR efforts for over 6,000 employees, focusing on talent acquisition, employee development, retention, and benefits.
Named HR Executive of the Year by the National HR Association in 2022, Mariah is also deeply engaged in community service. She previously served on the boards of the California Restaurant Association Foundation and The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly. She has also served on the California Diversity Council and as an ambassador for the Women’s Foodservice Forum.
Greg Michelini, Chief Information Officer
With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, retail, and pharmacy, Greg is a seasoned technology leader known for modernizing enterprise systems and driving digital transformation. He most recently served as CIO at Athletico Physical Therapy, where he led technology strategy and operations across 26 states. His leadership supported digital engagement, infrastructure advancement, and operational transformation across both front-end and back-end systems.
Greg is an active contributor to the technology community, serving as a Governing Body Member of the Gartner Chicago CIO community and as a volunteer on the technical advisory committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
A Strategic Focus on People and Innovation
“We are thrilled to welcome Mariah and Greg to our executive team,” said Preet Takkar, Chief Executive Officer of Sonrava Health. “Mariah brings the passion and expertise to shape a people-first culture that supports our mission and values. Greg’s forward-thinking leadership will enable us to harness the power of technology to better serve our teams and our patients. Together, their contributions will help advance our mission of helping people live healthier, happier lives.”
Source: www.sonrava.com
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