Leadership Team
Our team is dedicated to helping people live healthier and safer lives.
Christina earned a Ph.D. in Material Science Engineering from UCF. She has collaborated with many US government agencies and Department of Defense during the 10-year period she was with Lockheed Martin. Christina was the Faculty President at Florida Polytechnic prior to founding Kismet Technologies in 2019. She has secured more than 30 grants for funding in excess of $13 million. Christina has six patents and several more pending patents.
Christina Drake
Founder & CEO
Shari was the founder and CEO of Avant Healthcare Professionals for 18 years. Avant and Shari received many awards and accolades for its sustained growth (38% CAGR for 18 years) including Inc 5000 seven times, Inc 250 Fastest Growing Private Companies regional award two times, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Florida 2017 and others. Shari has raised over $50M in angel, private equity and strategic investment. She exited Avant in July 2021. The company had revenues of $175M that year.
Shari Costantini
President & Co-Founder
Spence has extensive experience in managing financial, administrative, legal, and operational functions for entrepreneurial, high-growth companies, both public and private. He and Shari were the CEO/CFO team at Avant during the years 2011 to 2019. Spence is a CPA with strong technical skills gained at Ernst & Young. His specialties include financial forecasting, workflow optimization, process improvement, change management, technology integration, contract negotiation, strategic planning, investor relations, raising private equity.
Spencer Lloyd
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Christopher Coughlin earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has over 30 years of experience working across government, industry, and academia in research, engineering, and regulatory roles with a primary focus in polymer engineering for defense and consumer products.
Christopher Coughlin
Engineering Director
Michele is an accomplished administrative and executive support professional with over 20 years of experience assisting C-Suite and Senior Management Executives. Her background has consistently contributed to the success of the executives she supports. Her wealth of front-office management knowledge ensures seamless operational workflows while enhancing overall office functionality. Her expertise spans various industries, including healthcare staffing, higher education, and non-profit organizations.
Michele Council
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Kelly has BS in Biology from Pennsylvania State University and a MS in Microbiology & Cell Science in process at UF. She is an expert in pathogen detection and vector-borne surveillance with the US Army of Public Health, microbiology and bio-stimulants in private industry.
Kelly Ager
Microbiology Manager