About Us

Harrison Brown

CEO

Harrison is HEADCHECK Health's leader and industry expert, passionately driving the company towards the realization of our shared vision. Harrison pursued his MSc and PhD studies at UBC, holds a BSc degree from the University of Guelph, and has broad scientific research experience in sports-related concussion. He is a former Hong Kong National Team rugby player, University Varsity Rugby player, and basketball coach.

Email: harrison@headcheckhealth.com

Kerry Costello

COO

Kerry covers many roles, including day-to-day operations for HeadCheck Health. Kerry is a UBC MBA graduate who previously worked in product and marketing management for a large insurance agency. She brings a wealth of expertise to her role, including extensive operations and multi-unit management for an international Fortune 500 company. A former athlete, her passion for sports continues as a current coach.

Andrew Ropchan

Marketing Manager

Andrew oversees HeadCheck Health's marketing strategies and brand implementation. Andrew holds a BBA from Capilano University with a focus in Marketing. He came to HeadCheck in 2017 after nearly four years at a sports tech company that developed fan engagement and video social-networking apps.

Eric VanderHelm

Enterprise Accounts

Eric executes HEADCHECK Health's sales initiatives, connecting our solutions with sports organization needs. Following several years spent managing a diverse portfolio of clients and leading a team of Account Managers for an electronic health record company, Eric brings medical software experience and a passion for health and safety to the team.

Email: evanderhelm@headcheckhealth.com

Madi Solie

Sales Development Representative

Registered Nurse with a 22-year background in sports, including 5-years as a women's hockey player at the OUA/U SPORTS level and 2 years of experience as an assistant coach for Nipissing University's Women's Hockey Team. Passionate about sports mental health, concussion awareness and player safety. Is a professional who is dedicated to advancing health initiatives within the sports community and is committed to fostering an environment to enhance athletes overall well-being in the realm of sports.

Taffita Lefebvre

Customer Success Manager

Taffita provides clients with knowledge, education, and support throughout their journey. Taffy completed a BAHSc degree at Sheridan College with a specialization in Athletic Therapy, leading her to provide sideline medical coverage for elite and professional athletes across a variety of sports. A former competitive figure skater and coach, Taffy's first-hand concussion experience has fueled her passion for keeping athletes safe from mismanagement.

Helen Chong

Assistant Customer Success Manager

Helen provides clients with assistance and support throughout their journey. Helen holds a BSc with a specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and a MSc in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo. She has a strong research background in the area of head injury mechanics and is an advocate for proper injury management to support athlete health.

Paige Shannon

Customer Success

Paige provides clients with knowledge, advocacy, and support throughout their journey. Paige holds a BSc Kin degree from the University of Winnipeg with a specialization in Athletic Therapy. This led her to provide sideline medical coverage for all levels of athletes, where she specializes in hockey and lacrosse. A former competitive swimmer and hockey player - and self-professed “wild child” - Paige’s experience managing her own concussions and almost a decade of sideline and clinical experience is what drives her passion for player safety and appropriate care.

Hellen Yeung

Customer Success

Hellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. With a genuine passion and curiosity for people, Hellen aims to empower clients to navigate a safe path to recovery through providing support, advocacy, and education at every stage of their journey. In her spare time, she enjoys trying out new local restaurants, baking, and watching Formula 1 races.

Jason Sum

Lead Web Developer

Jason leads web development at HeadCheck Health, including the web platform and APIs. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in developing industry-changing products in the sports world, having spent 11 years in the sports statistics and analytics world. Whether he's coaching, cheering for one of his kids, or playing himself, Jason's favourite place is the hockey arena.

Çağkan Çiloğlu

Senior Android Developer

Cagkan is responsible for Android development at HeadCheck Health. Having a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Cagkan has been developing applications for Android and iOS since 2011, when he started his career in tech. Outside of work, he enjoys playing video games on the pc, hiking and listening to metal and alternative rock.

Terrence Dufour

Senior iOS Developer

Terrence is responsible for iOS development at HEADCHECK Health. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science and has been developing mobile health applications since 2013. Terrence is also a proud new dad, a long-time soccer player, and a video and board game enthusiast.

Kamal Kaur

Backend Developer

Kamal is responsible to scale HEADCHECK backend to meet the growth demands. As a Full-Stack developer, she has experience in developing web and mobile applications in the healthcare, finance, and e-commerce domains since 2018. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering and a post-graduate diploma in International Business Operations. In addition to professional achievements, Kamal is a national level gold medalist in Handball, showcasing dedication and competitive spirit.

Siddhesh Budhkar

QA Analyst

As a QA Analyst, I am responsible for monitoring every phase of the development process to ensure that the product meets the quality standards, is fully functional, and is user-friendly. I am also responsible for creating and maintaining automation scripts for Regression Testing. I have a Bachelor’s, a Post-Graduate degree in Computer Science, and 3 years of experience as an Automation Test Engineer. Outside of work I enjoy, playing Video Games, Hiking and Cooking.