My journey into healthcare did not begin in a boardroom or a classroom; it began in the quiet, fragile intensity of the NICU as a mother to premature twins born at 25 weeks of gestational age, weighing 1 pound 11 ounces each. During their four-month stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), my twins faced a cascade of complex clinical challenges, including necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), multiple surgeries, lung issues and all the ABCs of micropremature babies. Yet, transitioning home revealed a separate crisis: a profound lack of systemic preparation for life beyond the hospital. Left to navigate a siloed healthcare system, fragmented insurance structures, specialized pharmaceutical needs, and early intervention services on my own, I had to learn to aggressively advocate, secure second opinions, and chart a course through entirely uncharted waters.
That experience changed the trajectory of my life, turning my personal journey into a deep-seated commitment to changing how we care for our smallest and most vulnerable.
Over the past eighteen years, I have walked alongside families and clinical teams across the globe, speaking three languages and bridging cultures to ensure that the patient’s voice is not just heard, but woven into the fabric of care. My path has taken me from my roots in Argentina to the forefront of international neonatology and quality improvement.
While my work is deeply personal, it is also backed by rigorous, expert-level training. I chose to channel my dedication into the halls of Harvard Medical School, completing their elite program in Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership (SQIL). It was an intense chapter—a profound challenge that I navigated with the same focus I applied to my advocacy. I am proud to share that I finished at the top of my class, and my capstone project—focused on improving communication and family engagement through virtual rounding—was honored as one of the top three in the program.
Today, I am privileged to be a sought-after consultant, research partner, and speaker. I occupy a unique space in the healthcare arena: I bring the sharp, analytical lens of an academic expert paired with the heart and wisdom of lived experience. I don’t just consult; I partner. Whether through collaborative research, policy advocacy, or quality improvement initiatives, I am here to help hospitals and healthcare entities create systems that are as compassionate as they are clinically excellent.
I look forward to bringing that same passion, academic rigor, and global perspective to your team.