Flemington, NJ – December 5, 2023 – Sociavi today announced that Katrina Firlik MD, Lisa Gans JD, Lisa Morris, Paolo Narciso Ph.D., and Jordan Strohl, veteran healthcare innovation, and technology executives will join its Board of Advisors effective December 6. The additions to the Sociavi Advisory Board, are well-respected senior executives with deep experience in the healthcare industry through customer-facing companies and will assist Sociavi in building out and scaling their global health and wellness solutions and eco-system for aging adults, family caregivers, families, healthcare professionals and care-teams.
“We are honored to welcome Katrina Firlik, Lisa Gans, Lisa Morris, Paolo Narciso, and Jordan Strohl to the Sociavi Advisory Board” said David Duplay, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sociavi. “Their collective extensive backgrounds, including roles at high-profile, global consumer firms along with innovative health-technology, AgeTech, and healthcare insights solution companies, brings a welcome strategic and operational perspective as we continue to focus on expanding our global reach to Change The Way The World Ages.” added Duplay.
“Sociavi addresses a growing need in an important and growing market that is too often neglected. The Sociavi Digital Health Companion™ allows for greater connection, deeper health outcome insights, the tracking of important health and wellness metrics, and an enhanced peace of mind to families.” said Ms. Katrina Firlik, MD.
“We are excited to support family caregivers and expand on innovative digital health approaches that provide real-time insights into loved one’s needs and abilities, while lowering the carbon footprint of day-to-day care for the growing aging population.” said Ms. Lisa Gans, JD.
“I am honored to join the Sociavi Board, and excited by the opportunity to work with such an extraordinarily talented team. Sociavi provides a very simple way to deliver invaluable solutions to a vulnerable population. Their Dynamic Care Plan ™ encompasses a wide range of services including: Virtual Social Therapy ®, Health and Wellness education, medication reminders, cognitive and physical fitness tools, and valuable health data analytics.” said Ms. Lisa Morris.
“Joining Sociavi’s Advisory Board aligns with my passion for advancing aging and caregiving solutions. I believe Sociavi’s innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize senior care by fostering connection and wellness. Together, we’re set to redefine the landscape of aging and caregiving.” said Mr. Paolo Narciso, Ph.D.
“Expanding the company’s global reach to its customer base of adults aging in place or residing in an assisted living / memory care community, family caregivers, and care teams with innovative cognitive and social solutions will be a top priority as we continue to scale the business.” said Mr. Jordan Strohl.
About Sociavi
At Sociavi, our mission is Change The Way The World Ages by being the global leader in assisting our clients to deliver high-quality, person-and-patient centered care across the care continuum; through our integrated, patented, and easy to use Digital Health Companion™. We strive to mitigate the global epidemic of isolation and loneliness which affects people of all ages, races, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The current competitive landscape consists of browser and web-based applications which require a base knowledge of user technology. The Sociavi Digital Health Companion™, is currently the single device in the market that was designed from the ground up to accommodate non-technical users and is protected under two US patents.
About Katrina Firlik, MD
A former neurosurgeon who transitioned into the digital health industry. She is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of HealthPrize Technologies, a company focused on enhancing medication adherence and health outcomes through a blend of education, behavioral science, and incentives. Prior to her entrepreneurial venture, Katrina practiced as a neurosurgeon at Greenwich Hospital and served on the clinical faculty at Yale University School of Medicine. She is also an author, with her book “Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside,” published by Random House, to her name.
About Lisa Gans, JD
Lisa Gans is a versatile and accomplished leader with a distinguished career spanning climate finance, international development, law, human rights, change management, and innovation strategy. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise and passion for tackling complex challenges and driving positive change. Her dedication to social justice and sustainability is evident in her work with organizations like International Medical Corps and USAID’s Climate Finance for Development Accelerator. Lisa is a true catalyst for progress, inspiring others to embrace innovation and create a more equitable and sustainable future. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She is a former term member of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations and a contributor to the Huffington Post.
About Lisa Morris
Lisa is an expert in Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Investment. Founder of travel company Road Concierge, which was acquired by the global travel agency ALTOUR. Lisa actively invests in and advises various companies. She is an EIR with the NYSERDA program, and an EarthShot Prize nominator. She has held senior consulting roles with several nonprofit organizations, including the Epic Foundation and the Mary Tyler Moore Foundation. She sits on the Board of Vital Options International and the WiTT Fund Advisory council. She currently serves as Director of Philanthropic Services for FORCE Family Office, VP at AKS Family Foundation, and as Managing Director at AKS Family Partners, LP.
About Paolo Narciso, Ph.D.
Paolo Narciso is a social entrepreneur and accomplished leader renowned for driving transformative change in non-profit and technology sectors. Former VP of New Product Development and Program Optimization at AARP Foundation, he spearheaded solutions addressing social isolation among low-income older adults, including the award-winning Alcove virtual reality app. Paolo also pioneered voice-enabled technology and AI solutions to enhance income, housing, and food security for vulnerable populations. As the co-founder of CloudHealth Asia, he provided primary care access to underserved Southeast Asian populations. A serial tech entrepreneur, Paolo has led multiple startups to successful exits and authored books on applying technology for social good. He earned his Doctorate from Creighton University in 2016.
About Jordan Strohl
Jordan Strohl has been Administrator/Executive Director of the Actors Fund Home since 2006. Under his leadership, the facility has received a perfect survey from the New Jersey State Department of Health and consistently maintains a Five Star rating from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, the Actors Fund Home is recognized annually by US News & World Report as one of the Best Facilities in the country. Mr. Strohl prides himself on the excellent health care and personalized care the Home provides for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residence. Jordan is also an active board member of Leading Age of New Jersey & Delaware where he enjoys advocacy work and making a difference in the industry.
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