Intiva Health Leadership
Intiva Health is proud to be the parent company of Gummi World, Incredable, & Nova Vita Wellness Centers.
Alexander C. Candelario
Ayan Monpara, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, EVP Commercial Operations for Intiva Health
CEO and Chairman of Intiva Health
Alexander C. Candelario is a former Marine Officer and the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Intiva Group a group composed of companies in manufacturing, software, healthcare and aviation. Alexander has a deep expertise in business operations and M&A. He is the founder of a practice management group. He also manages and owns Cimarron Vineyards in Napa, CA. He holds an accounting degree from Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Finance from Harvard.
Garry McIntosh, MBA
Chief Revenue Officer of Intiva Health
Shawn Frasquillo
Director of Strategic Initiatives for Intiva Health
Growth-oriented executive with cross-functional leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Proven ability to lead through integration and drive a customer-focused, solution-based culture. Experienced in healthcare, IT, IDNs, health systems, and contract manufacturing. Skilled in consultative sales, healthcare strategy, and nutraceutical formulation. Active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Shawn has over 10 years of experience in healthcare operations, from direct patient care to administration. He uses his multifaceted skill set to drive implementation and integration, as well as research and product development. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management from Texas State University.
Violet Navar
Chief People Officer of Intiva Health
Garry oversees the project management, financial planning, and administrative activities of the Company. He obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University. He has over 7 years of experience managing licensed medical professionals in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and private practice settings.
Xuechun Wang
Vittorio Migliuolo
Corporate Attorney
Corporate Attorney
Samuel Broberg
Accounting Manager
As Chief People Officer, Violet Navar leads the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures while overseeing employee relations, engagement, and regulatory compliance. She works closely with senior leadership to address strategic workforce needs, including talent acquisition, development, and retention. Violet also provides guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR-related matters, helping to foster a strong, people-first culture across the organization.
Xuechun Wang is corporate counsel with a strong focus on providing in-house legal support, specializing in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Prior to joining Intiva Health, she worked in the automotive industry, where she concentrated on employment law matters, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Xuechun earned her J.D. from The Ohio State University and is licensed to practice law in both D.C. and Texas.
Samuel Broberg is an experienced accountant with a strong background in financial management. Before joining Intiva Health, Samuel oversaw accounting operations for a company specializing in construction and real estate management. He holds both a B.S. and an MBA from Oregon State University.
Vittorio Migliuolo is an experienced corporate attorney with a demonstrated history of working with startups as both in-house and outside counsel. Prior to joining Intiva Health, Vittorio maintained a general law practice that primarily served entrepreneurs and their businesses and also worked closely with various life sciences, sustainability, and other deep technology startups in support of their technology transfer and commercialization goals. Vittorio earned a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Gummi World Leadership
Violet Navar
Chief People Officer
Ayan Monpara
EVP Commercial Operations
Ami Johnson
Director of Research & Development
As Chief People Officer at Gummi World, Violet leads with a passion for empowering people, elevating workplace culture, and aligning human capital strategies with bold business goals. She has helped position Gummi World as a top-tier nutraceutical manufacturer by building and retaining exceptional leadership talent. With 16 years of background in health and wellness operations and a results-oriented approach to business, Violet brings a unique blend of strategy, empathy, and execution to the executive table.
Growth-oriented executive with cross-functional leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Proven ability to lead through integration and drive a customer-focused, solution-based culture. Experienced in healthcare, IT, IDNs, health systems, and contract manufacturing. Skilled in consultative sales, healthcare strategy, and nutraceutical formulation. Active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
WIth nearly twenty years of product development and customer-focused technical support, Ami's role as Director of Research and Development at Gummi World is a natural fit for her expertise. As the gummy supplement industry continues to grow, so do the challenges. Combining creativity, innovation, and science keeps Ami explorative, and keeps Gummi World at the forefront of producing high quality and great tasting products.
Dean Alonzo
Ifra Nasir
CPG Brand Manager
As CPG Brand Manager at Gummi World, Ifra brings over 14 years of global experience in building and growing consumer brands across health, wellness, and nutrition. With a passion for storytelling, strategic execution, and data-driven insights, she leads brand development from concept to shelf, crafting product narratives that resonate with today’s conscious consumer. Her background includes working with industry leaders like Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, Reckitt Benckiser, PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, and Nippon, and now at Gummi World, she drives the Droppels brand forward on Amazon and beyond.
Experienced manufacturing and engineering leader with over 20 years of success driving operational excellence in production, facilities management, safety, laboratory operations, and human resource development. Proven expertise in lean manufacturing, cross-functional team leadership, product development, and preventive maintenance strategies. Skilled in optimizing workflows, improving training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Passionate about solving complex problems and empowering teams to exceed performance goals in fast-paced, industrial and production environments.
Production Manager
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in production management, Dean is a results driven leader known for optimizing operations, improving quality standards. He successfully leads cross functional teams, streamlines production workflows, and implements efficiency initiatives that reduce cost and improved production.
Kyle Sikes
Director of Facilities
Vahid Millani
Director of Regulatory & Compliance
Production Supervisor
Nicholas Penyak
Vahid brings over 30 years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality systems, and advanced manufacturing across the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. At Gummi World, he has led the successful implementation of OTC and USP compliance, launched the pharmaceutical division, and managed the company’s first 30+ U.S. certifications. His expertise spans FDA, USDA, NSF, SQF, ISO 9001, USP, and EPA standards, with a proven track record of building quality infrastructures and passing rigorous audits. Vahid holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering from UC Davis, with certifications in HACCP, PCQI, ISO 9001, SQF, and Lean Six Sigma training.
Nicholas Penyak is a Production Supervisor at Gummi World, leading day-to-day manufacturing with a sharp focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Drawing on deep hands-on experience across the production machines, bottling, and tumbling areas, he aligns people, and materials to keep lines running smoothly and efficiently. Nick builds clear SOPs and training checklists, coaches operators and leads, and drives continuous improvement on KPIs like rate of production, yield, and first-pass quality. He partners closely with QA to uphold cGMP and 21 CFR Part 111 and supports readiness for standards such as FDA, SQF, NSF, USP, and UL.