Kunal Parikh

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About Kunal Parikh

From the Clinic to the Community: A Journey of Innovation and Impact I have found my passion and my calling: working WITH and FOR older adults! I began my career as a physician, dedicated to clinical care, but after three years, I sought more than treating patients one at a time. My passion for enhancing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives led me to health-tech. I completed a program on Digital Health with Honors and started at Trualta as a Product and Operations Coordinator. Wearing multiple hats as the first employee in a dynamic startup, I led the Minimum Viable Product through two major launches and established sustainable processes. I quickly realized that I derive energy and joy from working and connecting with people. While advocating for digital health solutions, I championed a human-first approach. I transitioned to Client Success Manager, managing a portfolio of clients and achieving a 95% retention rate through collaborative consultation and personalized training. My strategic planning skills led to a promotion to Implementation Manager, where I provided onboarding solutions with a lens of long-term success, achieving a 40% increase in client satisfaction. Recognizing my innovative mindset and relationship-building skills, I was appointed as Innovation Manager. I drove product development, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and launched new service line offerings to establish case studies that differentiated Trualta in the market. As a long-distance caregiver, I discovered my true passion: advocating for older adults. To further this, I pursued a Master's degree in Aging and Health, earning the Award of Excellence for outstanding academic performance and my research on virtual caregiver interventions. Beyond my professional roles, I am committed to teaching and community service. As an Adjunct Professor at Algonquin College, I teach Digital Health courses, the very program that shaped my journey. I create an interactive learning environment, empowering students to apply technical concepts to real-world challenges. With clinical experience, health-tech innovation, and a passion for education, I am eager to drive impactful initiatives that improve the lives of older adults and advance digital health. I am seeking my next role where I can effectively apply the lessons learned throughout my career. Let's connect and explore how we can create meaningful change in the lives of older adults, caregivers, and our overstretched healthcare system!