Meet the Managing Partners
Dana Asato EdDc, MBA, BSN
Dana has over 20 years of experience in clinical and operational leadership, progressing from service line director to hospital C-Suite. She has a diverse background working across for profit, nonprofit, community, academic, and trauma medical centers.
Her expertise includes extensive project and program management with a strong focus on facility-wide efficiency, throughput, and workforce optimization.
Dana is passionate about transformational leadership, dedicated to fostering growth, empowerment, and resilience. She is committed to creating an environment where leaders excel through innovation, authenticity, and a shared vision, driving lasting success and nurturing a culture of continuous development.
Dana also serves on the board of the American Heart Association, where she focuses on advocacy in cardiovascular care reform. Dana has extensive experience developing coordinated systems of care within the cardiovascular space to increase access to care and improve patient outcomes.
She holds certifications in Executive Nursing Practice and as a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt. Dana is completing her doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-asato-rn-bsn-mba-cenp-cssmbb-9a29b5a/
Kevin Asato, CSS
Kevin is a 30-year beverage industry expert with experience in Adult Beverage, Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Carbonated Soft Drinks.
His tenure with leading companies such as Anheuser Busch, PepsiCo, Dr. Pepper Snapple, Bacardi USA, and Republic National Distributing has equipped him to develop and implement sales, marketing, and distribution strategies across multiple channels on both state and national capacities.
Kevin is passionate about mentoring minority talent to become tomorrow's leaders and in advancing racial equity within the beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. He currently serves on the board of the Uncle Nearest Venture Fund which supports the growth of BIPOC and female-owned adult beverage companies. Kevin also serves as the Executive Director for the National Black Brewers Association, an association that launched in 2022 to promote minority brewery ownership.
Kevin contributes to the beverage industry as a Judge with the Tasting Alliance, participating in the San Francisco Spirits Awards and the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Beer Awards.
Kevin is credentialed as a Certified Spirits Specialist and WSET Level 3 in wine. He is currently completing his Cicerone certification.
Kevin's impact in the beverage industry was recently acknowledged by Imbibe Magazine as one of the "2024 Most Influential People in Adult Beverage".
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-asato-css-9703b91/
What Our Clients are Saying
The Best Symposiums
As Program Director, I commend Dana for her outstanding leadership in developing and executing symposiums of the highest caliber. Each event is distinguished by its academic rigor, seamless organization, and integration of clinical excellence with professional collaboration. Her ability to anticipate participant needs and foster meaningful engagement has positioned Elevated Healthcare Symposiums as a premier provider of medical education, and his recognition is a direct reflection of the consistent quality and impact of these programs. I look forward to hosting many more events in the future!
Richard Wright, MD
Curated Experiences
Attending and sponsoring the recent Elevated Healthcare Symposiums (EHS) event was an exceptional experience from a vendor perspective. The advisory board provided invaluable insights into current and future trends in healthcare, allowing us to align our solutions with the priorities of leading clinicians and executives. The vendor experience was seamless, with thoughtful planning that maximized our visibility and engagement with participants. Most importantly, the return on investment was clear, our team built high-quality connections, advanced key partnerships, and gained strategic exposure to decision-makers. Based on the professionalism, organization, and impact of this symposium, we will definitely be sponsoring again!
Executive Coaching
Working with Dana has been a transformative experience for me as a healthcare executive. Through her thoughtful guidance, I gained deeper clarity about my leadership style, improved my ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics, and developed strategies that have had an immediate impact on my team’s performance. What sets her apart is her ability to balance challenge with support, pushing me to grow while providing practical tools I can apply every day. The results have been measurable, from stronger collaboration among my leaders to greater confidence in driving change across the organization. I am grateful for her coaching and would highly recommend her to any executive seeking to elevate their leadership impact.
Cutwater Spirits
Kevin played a key role in helping to build Cutwater's business in California. We had to make sure our distributor partner was going to keep pace with our growth and goals and Kevin led the charge. For 2 years, Kevin has been able to understand our priorities, collaborate on channel strategies and seed them throughout the organization. We are thankful Kevin had the experience, channel expertise, and communication skills to help build Cutwater to become the #1 canned cocktail brand in our home state and largest market.
-Shad Mazepa, VP of Sales, Cutwater Spirits
Brother's Bond Bourbon
I'm so pleased to have worked with Kevin for the launch of Brother's Bond. He partnered with us to build the go to market strategy and went above and beyond when he helped us through a logistical nightmare. His commitment to success and his market knowledge are best in class. I value his insight, appreciate his candor, and look forward to working with him in the future.
-Nicole Tharaldson, VP of Sales, Brother's Bond
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