About Us · Leadership

Meet our board.

The people steering Austin Medtech Connect — clinicians, operators and health-tech leaders who keep Central Texas innovation moving forward.

Jawad Ali

Jawad Ali, MD FACS

President

A practicing surgeon and healthcare leader, Dr. Ali brings clinical expertise and startup advisory experience to AMC. He is passionate about bridging health systems and innovators to accelerate impactful medtech solutions.

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Zain Kazmi

Zain Kazmi

Treasurer

As Chief Digital & Analytics Officer at UT System, Zain leads digital health strategy, data analytics, and AI adoption across major academic health institutions. He helps guide AMC’s efforts in health tech transformation.

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Kristin Norton

Kristin Norton, PhD

Board Secretary

Kristin is CEO of Green Room Technologies and a longtime health tech strategist. With deep expertise in product development and commercialization, she supports AMC’s mission of accelerating healthcare innovation.

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