ABOUT HealthTeq
Who We Are
We're health and technology professionals committed to making healthcare available for everyone. Through digital health innovation and community collaboration, we help dismantle barriers so all communities can thrive in good health.
Bridging Technology & Healthcare
What We Do
Digital Health Solutions
We develop platforms like ACTIVATE for care coordination and remote patient monitoring, co-designed with the communities they serve.
Research & Innovation
We conduct rigorous research in technology, informatics, nursing, and public health to advance health care solutions.
Community Empowerment
We help communities create innovative digital health programs and offer workforce development training.
Our Approach
Our approach is human-centered, community-oriented, and systems-focused. We work directly with individuals, networks, and systems to identify needs and design technology-based solutions that bridge gaps in healthcare access.
Why This Matters:
All individuals deserve high-quality healthcare. Digital health platforms are an attainable solution that makes that possible.
Meet Our Team
Katherine Kim, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAMIA
Founder & CEO
Health informatics researcher and digital health expert with 25+ years in healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and technology. Adjunct Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine and elected fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association.
Tyler Kim-Hayes
Co-Founder & Head of Administration
Product development and administration leader with expertise in biology, genetics, and database management. Experienced in training and team development across diverse technical disciplines.
Vinay Pai, PhD, MBA
Co-Founder & CTO
Former FDA Digital Health Specialist and NIH program officer with deep expertise in biomedical imaging, health informatics, and regulatory technology. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, MBA from Johns Hopkins.
Josh Weand
Principal Software Developer
Technical infrastructure and development. Expert in AI integration for companies, apps, and products with deep experience in the systems needed to deploy AI solutions effectively. BS in Information Systems Management from University of Maryland.
Simoni Mishra
Intern
Biomedical engineering student at Boston University with a focus in machine learning and minor in computer engineering. Currently supporting computational modeling efforts at Health Tequity as a summer intern.
Our Affiliates
Misty Pacheco
Affiliate
Professor at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, conducts health disparities research, founding member of Maika'i Health Corporation.
Tomás A. Magaña, MD, MA, FAAP
Affiliate
Pediatrician specializing in care for vulnerable children, Lead Physician at La Clínica de La Raza, founding director of FACES for the Future Coalition.
Kimberly Harris
Co-Founder & Affiliate
Expert in aging and technology, previously worked with Older Adults Technology Services, supports digital equity and health technology initiatives.
Advisory Team
Dr. Sanjeev Bhavnani, MD
Cardiologist
Scripps Health
Susan Hull, MSN, RN, NI-BC, NEA-BC, FAMIA
Nursing Informatics
MITRE Labs
Dr. Mark Nitzberg, PhD
Human-centered AI
UC Berkeley, Berkeley AI Research Group
Dr. Nancy Beale, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA
Clinical Informatics, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer
Catholic Health
Dr. Michelle Dunn, PhD
Statistical Modeling
Department of Defense
Dr. David Lindeman, PhD, MSW
Gerontologist, Tech & Aging
UC Berkeley, CITRIS
Partners
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
Create information technology solutions for society's most pressing challenges across UC campuses.
Public Health Institute (PHI)
Improve health, equity and wellness by discovering new research, strengthening key partnerships and programs, and advancing sound public health policies.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 14th, 2025
Last Updated: January 14th, 2025
myActivate Patient App respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our mobile application ("App") available on Google Play.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
Personal Information: When you use the App, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide during registration or through in-app forms.
Feedback or Support Requests: Any information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with the App, such as the features you use, the pages you visit, and the time and duration of your activities.
Device Information: Information about your device, such as its type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Location Data: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your location.
c. Information from Third Parties
Third-Party Services: If you link the App to third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may collect information as permitted by those platforms' privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features.
- To analyze usage trends and improve the App's performance.
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics or customer support.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Your Choices and Controls
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through the App settings or by contacting us.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Permissions: You can manage location and other permissions through your device settings.
- Data Deletion: If you wish to delete your account or personal data, contact us at help@healthtequity.net.
5. Security of Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App and include a "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:
Health Tequity LLC
Email: help@healthtequity.net
Address: 2930 DOMINGO AVE #1524 BERKELEY, CA 94705
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
11. Compliance with Google Play Requirements
This Privacy Policy complies with Google Play Console requirements, including transparency about data collection, use, sharing, and user controls. It is accessible to users and updated to reflect any changes in our practices.
Get in touch
If you would like further information, you can send us an email or call the number below. Or, you can fill out the form and submit it directly.
Contact Information
