Founded by physicians, our team brings together expertise in clinical medicine, public health, policy, law, and healthcare innovation to create practical, scalable solutions for preterm and medically vulnerable infants across diverse healthcare settings.

Kyle Knuppel, MD, is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Medernity, as well as co-inventor of the company’s feeding technology. He leads strategy, clinical innovation, and product development for pediatric feeding technologies focused on medically fragile newborns and infants.

A physician entrepreneur and healthcare operator, his background spans clinical medicine, healthcare leadership, startup development, and mission-driven innovation across rural, Indigenous, and international health settings.

Kyle also serves as Chief Medical Officer of Arc Health, a public benefit healthcare company supporting underserved communities across the U.S. His work continues to shape Medernity’s focus on practical, clinically grounded, and globally adaptable technologies.

Kyle also lectures at the University of Colorado, where he mentors emerging leaders in healthcare, innovation, and the arts.

Alicia Carbaugh, MHS, is the founding Chief Operating Officer of Medernity, where she leads operations, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional initiatives that help bring the company's vision to life. 

She brings decades of experience spanning global public health and policy, health communications, program implementation, and frontline service delivery, united by a commitment to improve outcomes and strengthen systems.

Prior to Medernity, Alicia was a co-architect of the global health policy program at the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), advised governments and organizations in the U.S. and around the world on health initiatives, and worked across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

She also serves as an EMT and educator, bringing a deep appreciation for the experiences of patients, families, and care teams.