The Team

Our talent is what sets us apart.

Avio Leadership

President

Julie Pritchard-Hedtke

Julie Pritchard-Hedtke is an experienced executive leader in both medtech and professional services. As VP of Global Medical Affairs for the Endovascular Robotics Business Line of Siemens Healthineers, Julie was a critical member of the leadership team defining and implementing strategies to standardize clinician training, optimize robotic utilization and drive commercial growth. As Chief Practice Officer at Robins Kaplan law firm, she led initiatives focused on improving the client experience resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention, professional growth for the firm’s employees, and overall firm growth. Leveraging her medtech and professional services experience, Julie now leads Avio MedTech Consulting as President, dedicated to solving the unique needs of medtech entrepreneurs by delivering exceptional, value-creating consulting services.

Vice President, Sales and Business Development

Frank Jaskulke

Frank Jaskulke works with smart people who save lives, and if he does his job well, they save more lives.

With nearly two decades at Medical Alley Association, he served in various leadership roles, most recently as Vice President of Innovation and Head of Medical Alley Starts. Frank has been instrumental in advancing the medtech sector, connecting companies with partners, investors, and key talent. He has a proven track record in international business development and strategic services, particularly for startup companies. Frank holds a Master of Political Leadership from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. He is known for his dedication to fostering innovation and his deep connections within the medtech community.

Morgan Evans
Founder

Morgan brings a deep knowledge of the MedTech industry, having worked in a variety of functions such as engineering, clinical, sales, corporate development, and general management at both start-ups and Fortune 100 companies, including Medtronic.

As a serial entrepreneur, she launched Avio Medtech Consulting to provide the expertise and services she needed to build and sustain her own start-ups.

She holds an undergraduate degree in biomechanical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Functional Leads

Director of Regulatory

Matthieu Kirkland

Matthieu is an experienced pre-market regulatory professional. Matthieu graduated with a BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering/Medical Device Development from the University of Southern California with emphasis in Electrical Engineering and Regulatory Affairs. Matthieu got his start in Regulatory Affairs working in continuous monitoring solutions with a team spinning off from CalTech. He has since worked at GE Healthcare in their Quality and Regulatory Leadership Program; and with a small team of ex-FDA professionals in a small consulting startup acquired by RQM+. Matthieu is passionate about working collaboratively with the FDA and ensuring clients have a robust and positive relationship with the Agency. Ultimately, his goal is ensuring patients have timely access to safe and effective medical devices.

Project Manager/Project Engineer - Team Lead

Maggie Baker

Maggie, an accomplished professional in biomedical engineering, holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in the field. Specializing in the development of medical devices, Maggie brings a wealth of experience as a project manager consultant across the spectrum of medical devices, from Class 1 to Class 3. She has managed projects through all four stages of the development process —from conceptualization and design to manufacturing and post-market surveillance. Her experience focuses on engagements with start-ups to mid-size enterprises. This diversity in experience has equipped Maggie with a unique perspective and the ability to tailor solutions to meet the specific needs and challenges faced by companies of varying sizes and device types.