Advisory Board

The Minds Behind the Mission

Qonscious Health’s Advisory Board brings together leading voices in medicine, behavioral health, technology, and employer benefits — united by the belief that sustainable wellness starts with the brain-body connection.

Rodney Hood, MD

Physician | Founder, Multicultural Health Foundation | Former Board Chair, National Medical Association

Dr. Rodney Hood is a nationally recognized physician and health equity champion with decades of experience addressing chronic disease disparities in underserved communities. His work at the intersection of medicine, culture, and QBOS Community makes him a cornerstone of the Qonscious Advisory Board.

Brian Levy

Technology Executive | Founder & Multi-Exit Entrepreneur
Brian Levy is a technology founder with nearly three decades of experience building and scaling AI and data-driven companies. As President & CEO of BigBear, Inc., he grew the firm from startup to a nationally recognized defense intelligence platform — ultimately leading to its public listing as BigBear.ai. His firsthand experience navigating the full arc from founding to exit brings critical product and scaling insight to the Qonscious Health Advisory Board.

Derrick Smith

Business Strategist | Turnaround Executive | Executive Coach

Derrick Smith is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of building revenue-generating organizations and reviving underperforming ones. Known for his ability to redesign organizations from within and restore profitability, Derrick brings a sharp strategic lens to every challenge. He is also a dedicated mentor to emerging professionals navigating corporate environments — and brings additional expertise in city and regional planning, particularly around transportation infrastructure. His combination of operational discipline and people-first leadership makes him a natural fit for the Qonscious Health Advisory Board.

Jody Kaminsky 

Chief Marketing Officer | HR Technology Executive | People-First Strategist
Jody Kaminsky brings more than 30 years of marketing experience at the intersection of HR and talent acquisition technology. As CMO of iCIMS — the leading AI-first hiring platform — she leads global marketing strategy for one of the most recognized brands in enterprise HR technology. Jody’s career has been defined by a core conviction that people are an organization’s ultimate differentiator, making her a natural champion for the mission behind Qonscious Health.Her expertise in scaling brands, driving demand, and translating complex technology into compelling human stories adds valuable strategic depth to the Advisory Board.

Rich Smith

Strategic Human Resources Executive | Organizational Strategist

Rich Smith is a transformational HR executive with a proven track record of leading enterprise-level initiatives across pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, and distribution industries. Known for driving complex mergers, integrations, and organizational redesigns, he specializes in aligning people strategy with business performance. A trusted C-suite partner and talent accelerator, Rich brings a progressive, people-first approach grounded in cultural impact and lasting change — exactly the kind of leadership lens that strengthens the Qonscious Health Advisory Board.