Harrisen Min, Director of Internal Development, discusses why Afi Health went down the path to become a nonprofit versus becoming a for-profit entity.

“Afi Health is just one of the millions of nonprofits that are mobilizing to meet the needs of communities all around the United States. Healthcare, in particular, is a complex industry that requires a lot of support and resources from nonprofits. With this in mind, I know that Afi Health has the potential to be a game-changer in the digital pediatric education field.”

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So, who are the founders behind Afi Health? Here, Ahaana, Caroline, and Adam share a bit about themselves.

Thank you to Victor Rinegard for interviewing our founders!

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Design Intern, Shaina Desai, discusses her long-held fear for going to the doctor and how she thinks this could have been prevented with resources like Afi Health.

“I loved my birthdays as a kid. Going to Chuck E. Cheese for the pizza, cake, and games was the highlight of my year. But my happiest day of the year also meant my most dreaded day was coming: the one time a year I was forced to go to the pediatrician.”

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Marketing Lead, Emily Schultz, discusses her experience with pursuing her passions and the difficulties of pursuing things that interest you with so many forces pushing you away from doing so.

“Afi Health showed me that you can still help people even if you aren’t a doctor and that I have many other utilizable skills. I enjoy working with a team to develop solutions and brainstorm new ideas— pursuits that can be found in many professions. These realizations opened up millions of opportunities for my future, opportunities that I probably would have never considered....”

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Content Development Lead, Alyssa Haag, openly discusses her pursuit for a career in medicine and how her work creating educational content for children is preparing her to properly educate her future patients.

“As I dedicate my time to this cause, I remember that physicians themselves are teachers responsible for explaining diagnoses, clarifying medication instructions, and answering patients’ questions. I hope to bring my desire to educate and empower patients to my career in the medical profession.”

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Director of External Development, Amanda Hayes, discusses her journey into the realm of patient education and how Afi Health provided her the space to grow into the outstanding person she is today.

“Being surrounded by other students who were motivated to make both aspects work drove me to improve my time management skills. And, their passion was contagious. This group taught me what it means to pursue your passions.”

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Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Adam DeAngelo, speaks about the intentional choice of animation as a medium of education:

“Afi Health, however, advocates for visual learning. We believe through image and video, children can achieve a much greater understanding of their condition. After all, a picture is worth 1,000 words, and you don’t need to spend several hours looking up what each one means…”

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Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Caroline McGuire, adapts literature review conducted by Afi Health team:

“When kids are properly educated about their health, they are better at taking care of themselves, monitoring their own well-being, and following treatment plans. This, unsurprisingly, leads to improved health throughout their lives and lowers their risk of hospital admission…”

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