The world's leading evidence-based solution for patient follow-up

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.

Raymond has worked in software development, project management and product management in the telecom and healthcare industries for three decades. He is passionate about using high tech to create competitive, viable and sustainable solutions for value-based, patient-centered care. Products in his portfolio are being used in over 2,000 facilities worldwide. Raymond earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Computing and Information Science from Queen’s University at Kingston.

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!

Keegan is a recent computing science graduate from SFU. He is interested in expanding his knowledge of software development, new technologies, and the different ways in which software can help the world. He enjoys video games, having been involved in the Super Smash Bros. Melee competitive scene both as a competitor and as a tournament organizer. He is also a big hockey fan, however his teams always seem to come out on the losing end!

Saad is a Computing Science Alumni from SFU. Also, he has a Computer Engineering degree. Saad is interested in web development, learning new frameworks and researching new technologies. Furthermore he likes finance, concentrating on stocks and options.

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.

Hailing from rural Japan, Mio ventured to Canada in 2021, pursuing a diploma in Programming and Digital Design at BCIT. Her professional journey spans diverse roles, including flight attendant, coder, web designer, and web director. These experiences have cultivated a comprehensive skill set. Weekends are devoted to her passion for volleyball, a sport that embodies teamwork and dedication, qualities she carries into her work as a Front-End Developer. In this dynamic role, she is committed to crafting visually captivating and user-friendly digital interfaces to contribute to WelTel's mission.

John is a proficient full-stack developer with 5+ years of experience in health and social tech for web/mobile apps. He thrives on coding challenges, continuously enhancing his skill set. Outside of work, he finds joy in hiking, socializing, and cherishing valuable family time.

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Benjamin is going into his third year as a computer science major at UBC. Benjamin is interested in learning more about various technologies and skills in full-stack development, in hopes of one day becoming a well-rounded developer. He joined the WelTel team to be able to be one step closer to that goal. He enjoys trying out new restaurants, research companies to invest in, and of course as a CS major he also enjoys playing video games. When he retires, he hopes to be able to freely travel the world.

Favourite Quote: "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." - Warren Buffett

Jason is entering his fourth year at SFU and is majoring in Computing Science. At his previous co-op he spent 8 months working as a Salesforce developer at Motorola Solutions. He hopes to use the skills that he has learned to meaningfully improve the lives of others. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games. A recent favourite game of his is Elden Ring by FromSoftware.
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Favourite Quote: “You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain” - Miyamoto Musashi

Vincent is currently a 4th year computer science student at SFU. He is pursuing full-stack web development since it is a versatile skill set that can be used to create highly accessible software and tools. Physical health is important to him, as he follows a consistent weight training routine and participates in activities like rock climbing and boxing. He would like to spend more time becoming more knowledgeable in other subjects by reading more books and pursuing creative developments like 3d modeling and game production.

Major is a Master’s student in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at SFU. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Certificate in Digital Communication. She is passionate about the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Health, and Education and would like to dedicate herself to patient-centred care by making technologies cater to users’ needs, desires, and capacities.

Favourite Quote: "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is now." - Dambisa Moyo

Nicole is a second-year student at BCIT in the Computer Systems Technology program. When Nicole isn't at her laptop trying to find her latest bug, she enjoys winding down by knitting sweaters or watching the latest shows on Netflix.
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Favourite Quote: "Live life, don't let life live you." - Pitbull

Rebecca is a 4th year UBC student majoring in Computer Science. She hopes to learn more about full-stack development in order to eventually become a knowledgeable developer. Her hobbies include crocheting, jewelry making, and cooking.
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Favourite Quote: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken" - Oscar Wilde