Nanodropper Makes Its First Hire

Apr 17, 2020 | Our Company | 0 comments

The COVID-19 pandemic has put much of the global economy on pause, with small business all over the country suffering. Nanodropper isn’t letting this get in the way of our drive to help patients save money on their eye health through our eye drop adaptor that reduces eye drop volume.  

To support this mission, Nanodropper is excited to share that our team is growing! We are excited to introduce our first external hire — Kristi Hargiss joins Nanodropper as our Digital Content Creator. She will help us write amazing content to share with our patients, and manage our website and social media accounts. Our goal is not only to share the Nanodropper with the world — we want to keep you informed and up to date on the latest news in the world of eye health. Kristi will help us accomplish these goals. Welcome to the team, Kristi!

About Kristi

 

Kristi graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Communications and an emphasis in public relations, with a minor in family life. She has become a strategic creator through both professional and educational experiences to develop her skills in writing, strategic planning, design, research and social media management.

After graduating, she worked as a public relations coordinator for the College of Fine Arts and Communications at BYU. She has also worked as a virtual assistant for a blog and a podcast.

Kristi is a peanut M&M junkie, Netflix watcher, outdoor adventurer, aspiring country dancer, and swimming fanatic. Her family lives in Rochester, Minnesota where her husband is attending the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. She is a stay-at-home mom and expecting a little boy in July. She stays busy chasing their rambunctious two-year-old daughter and fun-loving American Cocker Spaniel. She currently writes about navigating the other side of medical school before, during, and after at her blog The Med School Wife.

We are excited to welcome Kristi to the team and celebrate this milestone for Nanodropper.

Moving Forward with Purpose

As we look to the future, we are eager to share what lies ahead for Nanodropper as our company expands. We are here for you during this unprecedented time. We promise to continue to meet your eyecare needs as we empower eyedrop users to take control of their eye health and help physicians do the same for their patients.

To learn more about the Nanodropper and how it can solve your pain points as an eyedrop user, check out last week’s blog post — Your Eyedrops Are Too Big — Nanodropper Makes Them Smaller.

Why do I need to attend the onboarding webinar?

 

In the onboarding webinar you’ll learn essential information about using Nanodropper safely and effectively. While the device is simple to use, proper technique is key to ensuring you receive its full benefits. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask our team any questions you may have. We look forward to helping you get started with confidence!

Why do I need to take the onboarding survey?

 

By completing this survey, you’ll provide important information about your current medications, such as cost, bottle usage, and side effects. This helps Nanodropper and MedOne evaluate the program’s success and ensure this benefit can continue to support patients like you in the future. Thank you for your valuable input!

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Meet Chris

Phoenix, AZ

Chris is the Managing Director of Xcellerant Ventures, and CEO of Yoo & Co Accelerators. He is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, educator, and developer of new value creation in the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry. Chris has deep knowledge in disruptive technologies and is passionate about seeing great research innovations quickly become fundamental improvements to how we understand health and treat disease.

Meet Katey

Oklahoma City, OK

Katey Letzkus earned her Bachelors in Journalism from Oklahoma State University and is passionate about helping clinics grow and achieve their goals! Through her 14 years of medical sales experience, she has received multiple honors for her work with Plastic Surgeons, Prosthodontists, Oral Surgeons and large med spas to grow their businesses. Her primary goal is to ensure patients with financial hardships receive the eye medications they need while helping businesses save money.

Meet Andrew

New York City, NY

Andrew received his undergraduate degree in Sociology from Temple University in Philadelphia. During his studies, he gained unique insight into various socioeconomic inequities that are affecting our local and global communities. Andrew leverages his diverse work experience to help foster new partnerships and to strengthen existing connections with both patients and eye care professionals.

Meet Brooke

Philadelphia, PA

Brooke received her undergraduate degree in communications and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. Brooke was formerly the Executive Director for a Southwest Florida nonprofit offering teen girls leadership and fitness programming. Using her extensive leadership, management, travel and operations experience, Brooke seeks to continue developing new and effective ways to grow the company. Brooke is also leading the charge to build new nonprofit partnerships and expand our mission.

Meet Alena

Washington State

Alena received her degree in chemistry from Western Washington University, fostering her love for all things science and numbers. She uses her analytical background to dive into the data, finding ways to better develop connections with eyecare providers to improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare.

Meet Robbie

Rochester, MN

Robbie is an entrepreneur and award-winning journalist with a background in marketing and communications. He has contributed to The New York Times, Florida Weekly, and Mayo Clinic's education shield, and was once co-founder and executive editor of a news company in his hometown of Naples, Fla.

Meet Jenny

Tacoma, WA

Jenny’s inquisitive mind and entrepreneurial roots led her to co-found Nanodropper. She recently completed her PhD in pharmacology at the University of Washington, and she has scientific research experience at top academic institutions, including her alma mater Brown University, Harvard Medical School, and UW.

Meet Mackenzie

Denver, CO

Mackenzie is a device design engineer who earned her master’s degree in bioengineering with a focus on technology commercialization from the University of Washington. She is passionate about designing and commercializing solutions to address current healthcare problems, especially to help close health equity gaps.   

Meet Elias

Rochester, MN

Elias is a mechanical engineer specializing in design and prototyping. He loves being involved with startups because they challenge him in new and exciting ways. His broad background includes projects with SpaceX, Spacelabs Healthcare, Kestra Medical Technologies, and McKinstry. His passion is within the biomedical industry, making advances in medical devices.

Meet Allisa

Rochester, MN

Allisa is a physician-entrepreneur and inventor who received her MD from the Mayo Clinic. With a background in Clean Tech, neuroscience, and harm reduction, she is a thought leader in the field of value-based innovation and the visionary behind Nanodropper. Allisa's patient-centered mindset drives Nanodropper's mission. 

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