Sandra Hwang, Msph Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, PA, US

Washington, D.C., US

Chicago, IL, US

Desklight designs transformative learning experiences and tools by partnering with organizational and institutional leaders, with clients such as YMCA of the USA, Techstars, Dell Foundation, FWD.us, Denver Public Schools, University of Colorado, Code for America, University of Chicago, Chicago Public Library, Early Learning Lab, Chicago Public Schools.

Working in partnership with various government entities, nonprofits, design and innovation consultancies, and for-profit organizations dedicated to equity, health, and well-being. Recent projects include patient experience, urban emergency response and preparedness, and environmental sustainability.

Brooklyn, New York, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Providence, RI, US

Led design strategy in social robotics that help children with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease and cancer. Partnered with designers and engineers, from upfront research, concept feedback, usability testing, manufacturing, to implementation, for physical products, companion apps, websites, and support services for clinicians.Developed content.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Led design strategy for clients across medical device, pharma, biotechnology, hospital systems, and government. Conducted in-depth interviews in homes of patients across the globe. Delivered research insights in client updates, workshops, and presentations.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Boston, MA, US

Baltimore, MD, US

Applied design thinking to address key health system challenges; trained stakeholders in human-centered design across the care continuum. Conducted qualitative research for community-level public health interventions. Managed private sector healthcare consulting projects totaling $1M.

A year-long human-centered design process to reduce preventable readmissions for congestive heart failure patients. Traveled US observing and interviewing patients and providers; led analysis. Worked with engineers to prototype and iterate; led user testing.

Baltimore, MD, US

Engaged thought leaders across private and public sectors in developing patient-centered evidence to inform health policy. Worked directly for CEO on strategic priorities and grant writing.

Seattle, Washington, US

Projected impact of individual state Medicaid expansion decisions on cancer screening utilization and mortality across the US; released policy recommendations urging states to opt into expansion.

Ithaca, NY, US

Led proposal for redesign of clinical workstations for expansion of an emergency department. Used evidence-based design methodology to assess and design for staff needs.

Geneva, GE, CH

Evaluated programmatic suitability and efficacy of pentavalent and rotavirus vaccines in under-resourced countries. Investigated supply and procurement issues for GSK, UNICEF, Nigerian Ministry of Health. Proposed strategies for GAVI Alliance.

Hershey, PA, US

Managed qualitative research projects. Led interviews on behaviors in gestational weight gain in pregnant women and physician perceptions of barriers to reproductive health in rural areas.

Geneva 27, GE, CH

Identified research gaps for priority health policy issues in access to medicines for low- and middle-income countries. Represented at 2012 World Health Assembly, United Nations.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology & Society

Msph, Health Policy