Meet Our Team

The people behind our contracts - federal healthcare staffing, contract operations, compliance, and program management.

Leadership

Deep expertise in federal contracting, paired with a commitment to our Native American heritage and values.

Michael Shvenderman

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Shvenderman has spent over a decade at the intersection of government contracting and federal healthcare. His experience spans contract management, medical services, and regulatory compliance across the federal market.

Andrew Young

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Information Officer

Mr. Young brings over a decade of experience in healthcare staffing, contract operations, and program management. He leads Akicita's recruiting infrastructure and compliance processes, along with technology strategy and process automation.

Our Team

Business development, human resources, recruiting, credentialing, and payroll.

Kristen Denovchik

Lead Business Development

Twenty years of federal healthcare contracting, developing pipeline across IHS, VA, and DoD channels.

Janine Castillo

HR Manager

Ten years of HR, operations, and compliance for federal contractors. Works in English, Spanish, and French.

Megan Walker

Onboarding and Clearance Facilitator

Federal security and personnel compliance, including credentialing for 5,400 annual personnel at U.S. European Command.

Faith Lenihan

Payroll & HR Administrator

Multi-state payroll, benefits, and leave administration, including full-cycle payroll for organizations of up to 900 employees.

Lonnette Christison

Recruitment Manager

Leads recruiting for Akicita's IHS and federal healthcare contracts, from first contact through submission.

Nicole Kucher

Recruiter

Recruits clinical and allied health professionals, from outreach and screening through interview and submission.

Our Commitment

Every member of our team embodies the Akicita spirit - dedication, honor, and excellence in service. Together, we work to advance our mission of providing outstanding federal healthcare staffing and program management while supporting Native American communities and economic development.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We're always looking for talented professionals who want to make a difference. Learn about our culture and open opportunities.

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