Who We Are

Partners in Health Innovation

Who
We Are

Partners in Health Innovation

Inspiring change, one solution at a time

Blue Persimmon is a mission-driven strategic advisory group focused on improving health through research, innovation, and policy.

We are
Blue Persimmon

Whether you need systems designed, stakeholders aligned, or projects finished, we help you do what you do best.

We are curious

It’s in our DNA. We are always learning. Knowing is necessary, understanding is essential. Curiosity fuels our perspective.

We are agile

Fast, flexible, and informed. Agile by design, expert by experience. We pivot seamlessly to meet your needs.

We are persistent

We stay the course. Though innovation takes time, we are determined. Relentless in pursuit, unstoppable in impact.

Meet Our Core Team

Behind every great idea is a great team – get to know ours.

Holly Krasa

Jessica Markowitz

Heidi Waters

Faith Sinema

Andrew Palsgrove

Alexis Reynoso

Jane Hall

Aditi Gubba

Love what you do. It’s our philosophy.

Interested in joining Blue Persimmon?

Current Openings

Ways We Give Back

At Blue Persimmon, giving back isn’t just encouraged. It’s part of who we are. Below are ways we strive to inspire change beyond our business.

Pro Bono Services

Pro bono hours are our way of pitching in, sharing our expertise with organizations making a positive impact in our communities.

Student Mentoring

We invest in future innovators by offering an Emerging Scholar internship program that connect emerging scientists with real-world learning opportunities.

Volunteering

Our team volunteers time to causes that are important to them to help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

20% of our time is dedicated to giving back

Blue Persimmon’s Emerging Scholars Internship Program Graduates

Aditi Gubba

Summer 2025
University of Maryland

Alexis Reynoso

Summer 2025
George Washington University

Delaney Saccoach

Summer 2024
University of Massachusetts

Frances Eskew

Winter/Spring 2022
Virginia Tech University

Jane Hall

Winter/Spring 2022
Virginia Tech University

Melinda Hicks

Summer 2024
Columbia University

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