Career Profile
As a RN and Director of Products, I help shape the strategic vision for Okaki's products, and oversee all facets of connecting with clients, including user experience and customer success. I hold a CIPP/C privacy certification and have a special interest for AI applications in healthcare. I have thirteen years of clinical and management experience, including most recently as the COVID-19 immunization response lead for Calgary's most vulnerable populations. I am honoured and excited to be a part of the transformation of digital health in Canada.
Experience
Director of Products
Okaki Health Intelligence
2020 - Present
- Cultivates strong relationships with new and existing customers and partners
- Develops short and long-term business strategies and workforce plans in collaboration with senior management -
- Supports the CEO in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
- Oversees software and analytic product design, development, testing and implementation
- Management of Programs, Privacy, Quality Assurance and Helpdesk teams
Clinical Development Nurse
Alberta Health Services
2017
- Clinical nurse lead and educator supporting Edmonton Zone public health staff, community providers and the general public
- Orientated nurses and public health staff in all areas of the Alberta immunization program
- Revised and maintained the Alberta immunization program standards manual
- Consulted with the Zone Medical Officer of Health on public health issues
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
2007 - 2018
- Project leader for the first full-electronic mass influenza clinic workflow pilot project in Canada
- Coordinated and managed the largest non-Alberta Health Services annual influenza clinic in the province
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and resources for the nursing team and clinic
- Educated and mentored nursing and pharmacy students in clinical experiences
Recognition
University of Alberta Community Leader Award
2017
CARNA Award (Nominee)
2015
Media
Global News
Feb 27, 2023
Researchers in Alberta are experimenting with artificial intelligence to measure the risks of prescription opioids amid the ongoing drug overdose crisis across Canada.
Calgary Herald
Apr 14, 2021
The second clinic to open thanks to a coalition of Indigenous-led organizations, including the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, Siksika Health Services, Okaki and other local partners
Projects
Gaitly software uses AI to enable advanced gait and balance assessment from any mobile device.
No need for wearables, pressure mats, or specialized treadmills to bring advanced gait metrics to clinical practice.