Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.*
Bob Davis
My journey as a storyteller began as a paramedic at the intersection of crisis and humanity.
For 16 years, I reported for USA Today, entering national crises as a journalist and bearing witness to profound human suffering. These immersions into the raw edges of human experience taught me that the most powerful stories emerge not from distance, but from presence—from standing in the complexity of tragedy and transformation with unflinching honesty.
I taught science and medical journalism at George Washington University for eight years and served as a newspaper writing coach, helping others discover their own narrative power.
Today, I bring this same investigative rigor and narrative sensibility to share authentic, resonant voices on a mission to save lives.
Co-Founder
Hilary Gates
Storyteller profile here
Co-Founder
InternRhea Sinha
Storyteller profile here
Research and Engagement FellowEmily Butters
While medicine is not always known for its emphasis on stories, sharing, listening and connection are everyday essentials as a clinician.
From patient interviews to clinical collaboration, the stories we tell about ourselves and each other are fundamental not only for medical practice but for our own well-being.
As a storyteller, I hope to amplify voices and celebrate successes, while acknowledging hard truths.
Anne Ball
Senior AdvisorProducerAdam Kalinowski
Anne Ball is a multimedia journalist and video producer with decades of broadcast experience.
Anne’s extensive journalism career spans over 30 years working as a producer and correspondent for major news organizations including ABC News, Fox News, and Voice of America. Her expertise includes Capitol Hill coverage, U.S. politics, science reporting, and international news.
Known for her exceptional reporting skills and ability to land critical interviews in competitive environments, Anne has interviewed everyone from politicians and astronauts in space to cultural icons. Her writing, editing, producing, and on-camera work make her uniquely qualified to tell the compelling story of Six Minutes to Live and its mission to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Storyteller profile here
*TEAM TRANSPARENCY
In the interest of full transparency, we want to share that Cofounder Bob Davis is married to Senior Advisor Anne Ball, whose daughter Emily Butters serves as our Research and Engagement Fellow. We are an all-volunteer team—no one receives compensation for their work. This is truly an effort of love, and we warmly welcome all who wish to contribute their time and talents to our mission.