To empower individuals to take charge of their health through patient-centered solutions accessible to all.
WelTel is a disruptive company born from the passion and commitment of public health workers solving the world’s greatest health challenges.
Harnessing the widespread use of mobile phones, a focus on health and language equity, and 15 years of conversational health data makes WelTel to the most effective tool for patient follow-up and precision care.
To change and improve the way healthcare is delivered globally while leaving no person behind.
WelTel’s evidence-based solutions delivers maximum value and meaningful impact for the healthcare ecosystem. Embracing technologies that meet people where they are ensures convenient connection between patients and their care providers; offering insightful communication that strengthens relationships and builds trust.
Equitable access ensures that no person is left behind.
Gabrielle is engaged with humanity and lives her life with compassion to serve. Her extensive travel and health work in both Africa and Canada has given her an appreciation for diversity and a deep understanding of the health challenges faced by many. These experiences have driven her to lead WelTel's social enterprise with a vision to ensure equitable access for all. Growing WelTel remains one of the most exciting and important journeys of her life.
Dr. Richard Lester is an Infectious Diseases physician-scientist and Digital Health innovator at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) with extensive research in patient-centered Virtual Care, Patient Engagement, and Global Health. He has authored several landmark articles including the first trial using mobile phones communications with patients (mHealth) to improve treatment adherence for HIV published as the Editor’s Choice in the Lancet in 2010.
Joaquin Ruiz is a passionate product innovator, entrepreneur, and leader with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He exemplifies a wide range of valuable qualities and skills. Having successfully exited 6 start-ups in Silicon Valley, Joaquin understands the challenges of start-up culture and the importance of focus for mission-driven companies. He places a high value on design, technology, data, and company culture, recognizing their pivotal role in creating exceptional product experiences.
Haris is an experienced full stack developer with over 10 years of industry experience, he interest as a developer is in developing scalable saas applications and services. In his spare times, he likes to play video games hiking, and traveling.
Kang is a former academic (M.Sc. in Oceanography from UBC) and a 2018 graduate from Lighthouse Labs. Now, he's a coder by day and an aspiring super hero by night! He is also a distance runner and a lover of mountains!
With a whopping 11 years of experience providing guidance in relation to regulations and compliance regulatory landscape, Calla has built fortresses of compliance programs on a regional scale. She is proud to put on her information security and data privacy hats at WelTel, Inc. to enable the fair balance on risk mitigation, industry best practices and business growth. Calla is the ultimate adventurer, taking hiking to new heights (literally!) But wait, there's more! Calla is keen on exploring the culinary wonders of the world one bite at a time.
She grew up in rural Japan and moved to Canada in 2021 to study Programming and Digital Design at BCIT. Throughout her career, she has taken on various roles, from flight attendant to sales, coder, web designer, and web director, developing a well-rounded skill set. On weekends, you’ll often find her playing volleyball. As a Front-End Developer, she is passionate about creating visually engaging and user-friendly digital interfaces, contributing to WelTel's mission.
