Who we are
Institution builders
HERA brings together operators, clinicians, executives, and founders who have spent their careers building and leading organizations in complex industries. That experience shapes how we invest, how we work alongside leadership teams, and how we think about what comes next.
Team
The experience behind HERA
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Dr. Julio Peguero
Founder & Executive Chairman
Dr. Peguero believes strong businesses are built through trust, clear communication, and meaningful long-term relationships with the people who invest, lead, and build alongside you.
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Mel Davies
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mel Davies believes enduring institutions are built when purpose, people, and performance are aligned — and when leaders have the courage to rethink the systems that stand in the way of all three.
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Traci McHenry
Vice President, Platforms & Investments
Traci believes the strongest organizations are designed around the people they serve, and that operational excellence begins with listening to those closest to the work.
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Kelly Garcia
Chief of Staff — Platform Development & Strategic Operations
Kelly believes enduring institutions are strengthened by disciplined coordination, trusted relationships, and the people who turn vision into clear, purposeful execution.
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