About Me
I’m a patient leader, international speaker, and consultant with over 40 years of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes. My journey has made “the patient” an inseparable part of who I am, and it has shaped my life’s mission: to drive meaningful change in health care by ensuring that patient voices are heard, valued, and acted upon.
I hold an MSc in Diabetes and am certified in Value-Based Health Care (VBHC), equipping me with both academic and practical expertise to bridge the gap between lived experience and health care systems. My work centers on patient empowerment, person-centric strategy, and innovative health solutions; whether through advising health care stakeholders, mentoring startups, or serving on international committees and boards.
As a passionate advocate, I thrive on addressing patient topics that fall outside the usual narratives and on finding new, inspiring ways to choreograph the complex dance between lived experience, health care providers, insurers, policymakers, and industry. My collaborations underscore my belief that no single stakeholder can change health care alone. Real impact happens when we work together.
Through my consulting, public speaking, and advocacy, I help health care organizations and innovators see through the patient’s lens and create solutions that truly make a difference.
6 facts you probably didn’t know about me:
- I’m a certified nutritionist & coach (as well)
- I’m a prime mix of Swedish and Finnish, living in Switzerland.
- I absolutely love traveling!
- I also have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- I’ve lived in 5 countries. So far.
- Actually, I’m not the best cook in our household; that would be my husband.
Now, let’s see how I can best help you!
Work With Me
Health care is a complex system, and real progress happens when we bring the patient perspective to the table. With over 40 years of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes, an MSc in Diabetes, and certification in Value-Based Health Care (VBHC), I combine deep personal insight with professional expertise to help organizations create solutions that truly matter.
I collaborate with health care stakeholders across the value chain to make patient empowerment more than just a buzzword. Together, we can:
- Strengthen research projects by integrating the patient voice from design to dissemination.
- Enrich advisory boards with real-world patient perspectives that inform meaningful strategies.
- Consult on patient centricity to bridge gaps between stakeholders and ensure sustainable impact.
- Inspire through presentations and events that challenge assumptions and spark new ways of thinking.
- Mentor startups and innovators looking to create solutions that meet real patient needs.
My approach is straightforward: no single stakeholder can transform health care alone. By working together, we can choreograph a more balanced, effective, and human-centered system.
If you’re ready to bring the patient’s lens into your work, let’s connect and explore how we can make an impact together.
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Publications
Check out my recent book
The Next Tango, A Patient Guide. All You Need to Deliver Great Results in Health Care.
Check out my recent paper
The Tango to Modern Collaboration and Patient-Centric Value Generation in Health Care – a real-world guide from practitioners to practitioners
