Our Story
How we’re making an impact
Founded on the principle of transforming care for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Cura OS emerged as a beacon in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) landscape. We began with a vision to liberate HCBS providers from the constraints of a fragmented, paper-based system, focusing on quality, person-centered support.
At the heart of our mission is the empowerment of caregivers and agencies through innovative, easy-to-use technology. Our platform streamlines compliance, simplifies communication, and enhances service delivery, all while keeping human compassion at the forefront.
Driven by our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and a deep-seated belief in the power of caring, we strive to not just meet but exceed the ever-changing needs of our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower HCBS providers to consistently deliver quality, Person-Centered, compliant support services to individuals with I/DDs and the elderly. Cura technologies free HCBS providers from the limitations of operating in a fragmented, paper-based world, and redefines what’s achievable in the I/DD HCBS industry.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner and transformative software provider for HCBS providers, revolutionizing the delivery of home and community-based services. By helping providers schedule, document, monitor, manage and communicate about those services in a way that is easy and efficient. We are creating a future where HCBS providers are no longer burdened by paperwork, allowing them to focus on providing quality person-centered supports and services, enhancing quality of life for all involved.
Our Values
Provider Empowerment
We empower HCBS providers with streamlined administrative tools, enabling them to effectively support DSPs and enhance the experiences of individuals they support.
Person-Centered Approach
We prioritize a person-centered approach in our relationships with each other and our customers in order to promote trust, compassion, and respect. Our products prioritize person-centered supports that contribute to individual person-centered outcomes.
Collaborative Development
We foster collaboration across all fronts, internally and externally, to address challenges and seize opportunities. By engaging administrators, professionals, and experts, we meet the needs specific to HCBS providers, ensuring efficient communication and teamwork in support services.
Continuous Improvement
We commit to continuous improvement, individually, as an organization, and in our products. As we learn, as the technological landscape evolves, and as the needs of our employees and customers change, we innovate and iterate to make things better.
Dedication
We prioritize human connection within our organization and with our customers. We are dedicated to nurturing positive relationships, and delivering technologies that facilitate person-centered supports and services.
Who We Are
Meet Our Team
James Griffith
Founder & Executive Chairman
As an agency owner since 1998 I have committed my professional career to serving the IDD community. Cura is the expression of a lifetime of service and a desire to make life better for consumers and the amazing, dedicated staff who make their lives better.
I enjoy fishing, any outdoor activity and spending time with family and friends. I love figuring out better ways to serve the customers who depend on us, my family and ultimately the clients that receive services from the IDD service community.
Curtis Stanley
CEO
One of the most formative experiences in my life was attending a Jesuit school. The Jesuits powerfully impressed upon me the degree to which our lives benefit from the contributions of others who came before us, and the importance of committing ourselves to live in service of others. The Cura team, working in concert every day for the benefit of the I/DD HCBS community is the most powerful realization of that commitment I have ever experienced.
Cura is a team of extraordinary individuals who have come together from across the country and from various important disciplines. We are united with a shared passion to improve the lives of across the I/DD support community. Working with these incredible people, and seeing the positive impact we’re having every day is the most rewarding experience of my career.
Kristie Hebert
Director of Customer Success
I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, whether it’s through vacations or card games on weekends. I also have a strong passion for community involvement and volunteering wherever I can lend a hand.
I find great fulfillment in my role at Cura knowing I’m making a positive impact on the I/DD community. It gives me a profound sense of purpose and worthiness.
Bridgette Willson
Director of Regulatory Compliance & Technology
I love working with the amazing team at Cura OS. I have worked for a provider agency for over 23 years and I am excited to share my experience with our customers.
I love to garden, travel, and attend robot competitions with my daughter.
Drew De Nooy
Principal Data Architect
I am responsible for creating a clean, consistent, and reportable data model. Having well thought out data architecture ensures Cura OS can be a dependable system of record for agency management, care activities, and time tracking. I joined Cura because I believe in positively impacting the industry and those they serve.
I enjoy building software, playing games, and attending to my kids’ many activities.
Jose Gomez
Senior Software Engineer
I find immense enjoyment in my work at Cura OS primarily due to the fantastic team I’m a part of. Our colleagues are not only fun to work with but also highly respectful and competent, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. While I may not have a direct connection to the IDD community, I take pride in contributing to Cura OS’s mission to provide innovative solutions and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This indirect involvement allows me to support a meaningful cause while enjoying the camaraderie and professionalism of our team, making my work at Cura OS truly fulfilling.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games and hanging out with friends.
Emma Griffith
Quality & Assurance Director
Having grown up around the HCBS industry, it’s an area I’ve always had a personal attachment to. I love knowing I get to make a positive difference in others’ lives and get to work with best team I could ask for.
I enjoy reading, trying new restaurants and culinary experiences, and frequently picking up new crafts to work on.
Ricky Stewart
Chief of Customer Operations
Cura OS has provided me with a unique opportunity! I worked with an incredibly talented team, who share a common vision of improving the lives of the disability support community. I’m able to apply the skills acquired after many years in the information technology industry and also learn new technologies and applications. Most importantly, I interact with and support our customers daily.
I like family time and having family visits and activities. I spend time with friends and keep in touch with those who I served with in the military. I enjoy cycling, running, working out, and outside activity.
Oscar Leon
Lead Software Engineer
At Cura OS, our team isn’t just strong – it’s bursting with purpose and passion! Every member is fueled by a desire to shake up the industry and leave an indelible mark. It’s like we’ve all got this superpower of determination, and together, there’s no challenge we can’t tackle with a sprinkle of humor and a whole lot of heart.
I’m a part-time, at-home, barista for my fiancée, and I’m occasionally a brewmaster for myself. I also like to go to the golf course and shoot 30 over par.
Shelly Plauché
Accounting & Administration
I really love working with the team to keep things moving as we grow. It’s been quite a journey, and knowing what the software can do for the people we serve is so fulfilling. It’s changing person-centered care for the better every day.
I enjoy cooking, working in my garden, swimming, and reading books in my spare time.
Rick Babb
Chief Financial Officer
I have over 40 years of diverse business, accounting and financial management experience having been a Manager with Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurial Services Group handling various venture capital clients, the Chief Financial Officer for Medical Science Partners, a Harvard-affiliated life science venture capital fund and as the FINRA Chief Compliance Officer, for Apeiron Partners LLC.
I am currently Managing Director of Louisiana Funds and have been involved with financing more than 20 startups.
Garrett Stanley
Director of Sales Operations
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