Simplifying Access, Strengthening Communities

Advocatia was founded on a simple belief: no one should be left behind when it comes to accessing the support they need. Every day, too many individuals struggle with complex applications, eligibility barriers, and outdated systems that stand between them and essential programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC. 

We’re here to change that.

Our Mission is to simplify benefits enrollment for healthcare organizations, empowering them to connect people to the support they deserve, reduce administrative burdens, and build healthier communities.

Our Story

Impacting Communities.
Making Connections.
Empowering People.

We’ve seen firsthand how complicated systems can fail the very people they’re meant to serve. That’s why Advocatia’s founders combined deep healthcare expertise with innovative technology to create a platform that puts people first, making enrollment easier, faster, and more effective for everyone.

Our People

Meet the Team

Ryan Brebner

Co-Founder and CEO

Ryan is Advocatia's Co-Founder and CEO. He has been assisting the uninsured and underinsured patient population for more than twenty years. Ryan has published articles in HFMA and AAHAM on assisting the uninsured and speaks at industry events on the topics.

Laura Robbins

Co-Founder and COO

Laura is Advocatia's Co-Founder and COO. She has over fifteen years of experience leading operations and implementation functions. She is passionate about working with the underinsured population, including previously serving as the President of Community Health Associate Board, the largest free clinic in the country.

Jay Hanning

CTO

Jay is the CTO of Advocatia and leads our technology team in creating new ways to assist the uninsured. He has been developing applications for consumers for more than thirty years, and loves anticipating client needs and keeping our technology best in class!

Kathy Turner Motley

Director of Medicaid

Kathy is our Director of Medicaid.  She has over thirty years of experience growing and expanding health care eligibility businesses and is an expert on all things Medicaid! Previously, Kathy served as Senior Vice President of Operations at a national eligibility firm where she oversaw the patient eligibility division.

Mark Curtis

Operations Manager

Mark is Advocatia's Operations Manager. He has over thirty years of experience working in the healthcare industry. Previously, he worked for a national Revenue Cycle Company and headed their ACA community coordination.

Autumn Baidouri

Director of Healthcare Partnerships

Autumn is the Director of Healthcare Partnerships.  She has over 15 years experience working in managed care as well as experience working with providers and other public benefit programs.  She has developed several impactful SDOH programs and continues to bring thought leadership to develop new partnerships between all business sectors to address health equity.

Current Opportunities

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We’re always looking for talented people who share our mission. If you don’t see a role that fits right now, please get in touch and tell us how you can make an impact.