Heya Desai


Heya Desai

I want to spend my life solving complex problems in healthcare by building proactive, scalable, and sustainable solutions that address the unique challenges of marginalized populations.

Accordingly, over the last few years, I've sought to train a 360-degree perspective through each project I pursue, understanding that one-size-fits-all medical solutions will not catalyze health improvements on a global scale.

I'm determined to optimize human well-being, constantly seeking ways to improve and uplift.

My dedication stems from my personal journey with type 1 diabetes, after being diagnosed at the age of 7. As I've grown up, I've transformed my relationship with the condition, recognizing that regulating nutrition, fitness, and sleep play vital roles in sparking my thriving state.

This approach allows me to lead a life where I'm confident that my potential knows no limits, and I aspire for my active and future contributions to allow patients to experience the same boundless potential.

Analytical thinking is at the core of how I approach problem-solving. I flourish when I can drill down to the atomic level of any problem, delve into the details, and uncover insights that enable me to connect the dots forward and backward.

  • Writing
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Health Technology

Learn more about me

What I'm up to right now.

What I'm up to right now.

Exploring vagus nerve stimulation and the gut-brain axis.

Writing a review paper on VNS and its recent advancement for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Writiing a weekly publication on my T1D, health, and wellness journey

A weekly blog sharing lessons and insights from my 4+ year wellness, fitness, and nutrition journey. As a type 1 diabetic for 11+ years & now a university student, I am determined to figure out how to thrive & share my learnings with you along the way :)

Pursuing my undergraduate studies in medical sciences

I am currently in my second year of the Medical Sciences program at Western University.

Portfolio Highlights

Previously I...

Previously I...

Strategy & Marketing Intern @ Univie Health

Shaped the strategy and execution of Univie’s organic presence and launched the blog and social media platforms.

I worked with the co-founders to develop marketing strategies that account for information precarity and insecure legal statuses.

Simultaneously, I started writing a spotlight series to share refugees' migration, health, and career journeys on the blog platform.

September 2021 - May 2022

Marketing Executive & Team Health Coordinator @ Effective Altruism Toronto

Completed an introductory EA fellowship, delving deeply into the fundamental principles of EA.

Shortly after, I joined Effective Altruism's Toronto Division as an apprentice specializing in team wellness and marketing.

I authored the chapter's monthly newsletters and developed a team health database aimed at enhancing employee well-being.

November 2021 - February 2022

Explorations in Text

My Blog

Explorations in Text

Let's Connect :)

Let's Connect :)

Email:

heyadesai80@gmail.com

Toronto, Ontario





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