Arthur Barlow is the CEO and Co-Founder of Compass Insurance Advisors. Compass supports its 450+ agents in helping individuals, families, and businesses find the right solutions for HEALTH, MEDICARE, GROUP, and LIFE Insurance products. Arthur has been in the insurance space for over 13 years and is hoping to help lead the ACA industry to a more stable and transparent experience for the consumer and the agent.
Tim Brousseau has over 20 years of health insurance sales, marketing and product experience. Tim’s health care career includes stops at a large, national carrier, a local Blue-plan, and 8+ years at Deft Research. He is currently a Managing Partner at Integrity and leading strategic and revenue growth for the health insurance focused BPO, Connexion Point. Tim brings industry knowledge and firsthand experiences to the table for all health insurance lines of business.
Heidi Castaneda is the Assistant Vice President of Small Employer and Individual Products at Select Health. With 29 years of experience, she leads a team serving nearly 500,000 members across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Colorado. Heidi focuses on customer service, relationship building, and simplifying healthcare. She believes, "By simplifying healthcare, we pave the way for a future where wellness is within everyone's reach." Passionate about service, Heidi is dedicated to making healthcare accessible and empowering for all. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys gardening, hiking, swimming, and planning Disney trips with her family.
Cynthia Cox is a vice president and Director of the Program on the ACA, where she conducts economic and policy research on the Affordable Care Act and its effects on private insurers and enrollees. Her work focuses on enrollment, pricing and competition in the ACA’s exchange markets. Cox also directs the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, a partnership of the Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF aimed at monitoring the performance of the U.S. health system over time and in relation to other large, high-income countries. Her work on this project focuses on trends in health care costs, access and affordability, as well as measures of health care quality and outcomes. Prior to joining KFF, she held research and advocacy positions at Columbia University Medical Center and the American Cancer Society. She also served on the board of directors of the Berkeley Free Clinic in California. Cox holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University.
Madeline Deagle currently serves as President of Connexion Point, a BPO in the Healthcare space. With over a decade of experience in performance marketing and insurance technology, she specializes in optimizing telephonic experiences and transforming complex operations into scalable, profitable engines. Madeline is driven by a passion for turning insight into innovation and operational excellence into measurable impact. She's known for building high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives that align technology, process, and people.
Lauren Jenkins is the President and CEO of Native Oklahoma Insurance, specializing in Marketplace plans since their inception. She actively contributes to agent and broker panels for CMS and has served as an expert panelist supporting underserved and underinsured communities. Lauren volunteers her time on advisory boards for platforms and carriers, working to improve industry standards and streamline enrollment processes for both agents and consumers. An advocate for meaningful change, she engages with legislators in Washington, D.C. and proudly serves as a Presidential Board Member for Health Agents for America (HAFA).
George Kalogeropoulos co-founded HealthSherpa in 2013 with the aim to help every American feel the comfort and security of having health coverage. With his leadership, HealthSherpa has become the largest and fastest growing marketplace for individual health plan coverage in the United States representing 55% of all active FFM enrollments and enrolling more than 8.5 million people in ACA health plans in 2024 to date. Prior to HealthSherpa, Kalogeropoulos founded OpsCost and RentMetrics and worked in trading and portfolio construction at Bridgewater Associates. He is a graduate of Yale University and a native of Athens, Greece.
VP Of Sales, Individual & Family Plans, West Region
UnitedHealthcare
Andrea Krisztal is a healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and advanced degrees in Healthcare Policy and Public Health. As Vice President of Individual & Family at UnitedHealthcare, she leads with a strong focus on customers, excellence, and innovative strategies that help people live healthier lives. Andrea values servant leadership, mentorship, and fostering a culture of feedback and purpose. She lives in the foothills of Colorado with her husband, three children, and a house full of Great Danes. An avid skier and dedicated foster parent, Andrea brings heart to everything she does.
Juan Carlos (JC) Moreno is the National Sales Director for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) & U65 Products at AmeriLife, bringing over two decades of experience in business and sales leadership. Prior to joining AmeriLife, JC held key roles in ACA-focused organizations, including director-level positions in sales and business development. He has trained and mentored thousands of agents across the Under-65 landscape and is known for his deep understanding of both frontline challenges and the evolving legislative environment. JC offers a strategic perspective on how ACA can drive long-term growth.
B. Ronnell Nolan, HIA, is a dynamic leader and advocate in the health insurance industry. As President/CEO of Health Agents for America, Inc. (HAFA) since 2012, she has spearheaded initiatives to empower health insurance agents nationwide. Additionally, Ronnell leads HAFA PAC Louisiana and HAFA PAC Federal, amplifying agents' voices in policymaking. With roles on prestigious boards like the CMS Trade Group and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Agent Advisory Board, Ronnell is at the forefront of shaping industry regulations. Recognized for her impact, she has received numerous accolades, including the "Most Influential Women in Employee Benefits" award. Ronnell's passion for effecting change drives her advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and in State Government.
Nate Watters, Chief Sales Officer at Ambetter Health, and his team lead strategies and execution across all sales and retention channels, member experience, engagement, and communication. As a healthcare executive with more than 2 decades of experience, Nate has an extensive background in marketing, strategic planning, product development and sales. As a member of the Ambetter Health’s leadership team, Nate has helped lead the company’s advancement of innovative insurance products and new market entries, supporting a healthy and stable marketplace. As the CSO at Ambetter Health, Nate is dedicated to steering the sales strategy forward, empowering teams to exceed targets, and delivering unparalleled value to members and brokers.
