Meet the Team behind Vérité
The Strategist. The Executor. The Engine.
Our Team
THE STRATEGIST
Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Tana is a clinical executive and operator who sees the whole system and knows how to make it work better. She’s led organizations through transformation and growth, translating bold ideas into focused, disciplined execution.
A former SVP, CCO, and COO, Tana has eliminated inefficiencies, built scalable care models, and improved performance across operations, workforce, and financial systems. Her leadership is grounded in evidence, accountability, and heart—driving results without losing sight of people.
At Vérité, Tana brings clarity, energy, and momentum to every challenge, turning strategy into systems that last.
CO-FOUNDER & CCO
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
THE EXECUTOR
CHARISSA DUFFY, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Charissa is a clinical leader and educator who turns strategy into systems that truly work. She’s led organizations through care model redesign, clinical restructuring, and enterprise-wide transformation; bringing structure, clarity, and calm to complex environments.
With experience as SVP of Clinical Operations and Director of Clinical Programs, Charissa has built residency and fellowship programs, advanced value-based care initiatives, and strengthened clinical infrastructure across behavioral health and post-acute settings. She leads with empathy and accountability, creating systems that elevate both provider experience and patient outcomes.
At Vérité, Charissa turns change into lasting progress, combining clinical insight, operational discipline, and the executional strength that makes scalable care possible.
CO-FOUNDER & COO
THE ENGINE
SHANNON CHEMA
Shannon is a natural builder and connector who brings structure to scale and clarity to complexity. She’s guided healthcare organizations through hypergrowth, integrations, and full-system redesigns, aligning people, processes, and performance with a steady hand and clear vision.
With deep roots in people operations, Shannon has led everything from talent acquisition and compensation strategy to credentialing, compliance, and culture. She’s served as Chief People Officer, COO, and founder, helping healthcare systems and startups alike grow with purpose and integrity.
At Vérité, Shannon turns ideas into action. She builds the systems that make growth not just possible, but sustainable.