Abstract
“My work has traversed the nexus of two crucial domains in the constantly changing field of digital technology and human wellness: digital communication and healthcare. My journey has been shaped by the straightforward idea that impact begins where people are, not where technology stops, and has led me to develop nimble digital platforms and strengthen local voices.”
The Beginning: Fibertel & Rural Healthcare
- Started with Fibertel, a neighborhood-based telecom service provider.
- Goals extended beyond simple connectivity:
- Worked directly with rural healthcare clinics to set up dependable internet access.
- Increased administrative effectiveness.
- Enabled telemedicine, remote diagnostics, and real-time communication between remote practitioners and central hospitals.
- Key Learning: Digital inclusion can save lives.
Recognizing the Missing Narrative
- Experience at Fibertel laid the foundations of digital media and narrative.
- Discovered a persistent gap: a missing narrative amid network upgrades and policy briefings.
- Realized that innovations and communities deserved to be seen.
Launching RedAnd: Sharing Local Stories
- RedAnd blog was launched:
- Goal: Share local tales and innovative projects from underprivileged areas.
- Quickly evolved into a comprehensive platform covering:
- Policy criticism.
- Advances in rural health.
- Always from the ground up.
Viral Success: OnThisVerySpot
- Breakthrough moment: Photo essay “OnThisVerySpot” went viral.
- Detailed the conversion of a run-down rural clinic into a flourishing health center.
- Highlighted milestones:
- Introduction of the first midwife.
- Use of solar panels to stabilize power.
- Impact:
- Readers were moved and inspired.
- Led to partnerships, volunteer offers, and donations.
- The blog post became a hub for a developing network of activists.
Turning Information into Action
- Motivation: Convert passive information into active participation.
- Whether developing a multimedia campaign or using digital technologies in a hospital setting, the objective is:
- Connect purpose with platform.
- Empower locally.
- Listen intently.
Expanding the Mission: Hybrid Roles
- Continued editorial work at RedAnd.
- Worked as a digital strategy consultant for public health NGOs.
- Presented UX workshops for medical device entrepreneurs.
The Challenge: Specificity vs. Scalability
- Ongoing issue: Balancing efficiency in large systems with transformation at the granular level.
- Belief: Transformation really begins at the local, specific level (“on this exact location”).
Looking Ahead: The Future of Digital Healthcare
- Interested in roles that combine:
- Digital infrastructure.
- Human-centered design.
- Narrative.
- The healthcare industry is at a turning point:
- Data, artificial intelligence, and international cooperation are redefining the field.
- Warning: Even the best solutions might fail without:
- Inclusive IT practices.
- Ethical storytelling.
- Cultural subtlety.
Personal Philosophy
“If given the chance, I would bring a philosophy in addition to my experience. That innovation is about what’s needed, not just what’s new. And that actual influence occurs right here, frequently in silence, rather than only in labs or boardrooms.”
