About Us

Johannes was immediately drawn to Cadense's mission to help people gain more mobility. His cousin lost his lower leg during a tragic motor cycle accident and will be one of the millions of people benefiting from Cadense.

Prior to joining Cadense, Johannes served as CEO for consumer brands and in high-tech companies.

Tyler has been working on mobility products for people with disabilities for over a decade. He was drawn to this field by its potential to directly impact the quality of life for people with movement challenges.

Tyler is an active professor of teaching at UC Santa Barbara where he teaches 9 courses in product and machine design. Before his PhD at MIT, he was a design engineer for Ingersoll Rand.

John was struck by the enormity and importance of Dr. Susko's mission to assist those with mobility issues when they first met.

He is humbled by the opportunity to support Cadense's mission of enhancing the lives of millions of people.

Kathy was introduced to Cadense in 2020 when Dr. Susko was working on finalizing the first product design. With 20+ years in healthcare and family experience with the impact of mobility devices on quality of life, she was drawn to the mission immediately.  

A two-time Medtech founder and CEO, Kathy brings a passion for innovation and broad industry insight to helping Cadense adaptive footwear improve lives. 

Dave was introduced to Cadense in 2025 when he learned of the innovative solution Dr. Susko and team were developing to help improve the lives of those with mobility and balance challenges.  With 20+ years in healthcare experience across the health plan and provider spectrum, he is fascinated by the technology and impact it could have in helping reduce falls and all the costs and personal challenges as a result.   

As a nationally recognized leader in the Clinical Quality space, Dave is focused on helping Cadense maximize the impact they can have in improving lives. 

Elliot loves designing simple and elegant devices that make the world a better place.

He is a professor of mechanical engineering at University of California, Santa Barbara where he leads a research lab working at the intersection of design, materials, and robotics. 

Dana has seen Cadense’s mission unfold ever since serving as the first subject on the MIT Skywalker in 2013 during Tyler’s doctoral work. She spent late nights in the lab completing her own doctoral work in Education, with the sound of robots in the background.
Dana leads the customer service team with excitement of building the Cadense Community.

Ro attended the University of Pittsburgh and has spent the majority of her career in Human Resources. Customer service has been a natural progression as assisting our customers' needs are paramount. 

Ro's husband has Parkinson's and she knows how appropriate footwear can significantly impact mobility, stability and overall quality to life.

Anushka joined Cadense while studying Data Science & Statistics at UC Santa Barbara, inspired by her grandfather’s experience with Parkinson’s disease. Now a full-time team member, she supports efforts that span product development, new product testing & research, brand strategy, & ambassador outreach—all aimed at enhancing Cadense’s impact on mobility.

Anders is driven by the invention of new and useful technologies to contribute to a brighter world. During his Master's program at UC Santa Barbara, Anders researched, designed, and built a variety of robotic and footwear related mechanisms. He is excited to work with Cadense to translate new technologies from the lab to the real-world to make it a happier and safer place.

With 30+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, Jim brings a rare mix of strategy, empathy, and relationship-building to his role as Manager of the Coaches Program at Cadense. He helps coaches thrive so they can better support patients to improve mobility—driving impact through connection, care, and purpose.

This mission is personal: Jim has seen firsthand how the Cadense shoe helped his mother-in-law regain mobility after a stroke.

From the moment Kathy met Dr. Susko and learned about his vision for helping people be more mobile and have a better quality of life she knew she wanted to support his efforts.

Kathy is a senior executive and go to market expert with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. She works with early stage and growth companies to bring their products to market.

Franco, the ever-dedicated support Yorkie at Cadense, is an essential part of the team. His comforting presence and enthusiastic spirit uplift the office and ensure that every shoe bearing the Cadense name meets the highest standards of comfort and quality.

Just as the rest of the team was drawn to Cadense's mission to enhance mobility, Franco too plays a vital role in helping both the team and community take each step with confidence and joy.