Hailey How, MPH '25, Wants the Tech Sector and Public Health to Work Together
Hailey Howe, a 2025 Harvard Chan MPH graduate, is on a mission to fuse the rapid pace of technology with the slower-moving public‑health ecosystem. Raised in a Malaysian slum where limited medical access led many to die before 70, she later discovered a 45% hearing loss that sharpened her ability to perceive unspoken needs. After a decade at Google Cloud, where she witnessed tech advancing at "100 miles per hour," Howe left to launch OneCare, an AI‑powered communications layer that links families directly with providers. Her startup aims to close the speed gap by automating and personalizing interactions, allowing caregivers to receive timely guidance and reducing administrative friction. Howe emphasizes that innovation demands embracing “failures and failures,” a mindset forged through her personal health challenges and professional setbacks. She describes her deafness as a "gift" that helps her hear what isn’t said, underscoring the empathy driving OneCare’s design. Key moments from her talk include the stark contrast between tech’s velocity and public‑health’s inertia, the anecdote of her grandmother’s photo symbolizing the stakes of systemic failure, and her candid advice to her younger self: keep having fun and stay courageous after each setback. These narratives illustrate both the human and technical motivations behind her venture. If successful, OneCare could serve as a template for scaling AI‑driven health communication, especially in underserved regions where traditional infrastructure lags. By aligning tech’s speed with public‑health goals, Howe’s approach promises faster, more equitable care delivery and may inspire other entrepreneurs to bridge similar gaps.
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