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EmpathyTech Philadelphia was a tremendous success, and it was only made possible through the amazing collaboration between Pletly (Jeanine Mathisen , Tommy Trøen , Frode W. Kjersem , Thor Næss , Geir Landsgard ) and NewCourtland (Alison Corter , Joe Duffey , Karen Krissinger ). I feel incredibly lucky to have a team at Pletly who not only believes in my crazy ideas but also gives their all to turn them into reality. It’s humbling and inspiring to be a part of this team. The contributions from NewCourtland and their team truly took everything to the next level. I can’t put into words how grateful I am — and how grateful the entire Pletly team is — for their wholehearted commitment to making this event a reality. This success is a testament to the power of collaboration, shared values, and believing in missions greater than ourselves. Here’s to empathy and innovation driven by heart and purpose. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. ❤️💪🏼🇺🇸🇳🇴

📣 Meet the Pletly Team in Philadelphia! We’re in town and would love to connect with you! 🎉 Join us for a casual evening this Thursday at 6 PM at The Happy Rooster (118 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102). Whether you’re curious about how we’re reshaping care or just want to say hello, this is your chance to meet the team behind Pletly! 💡 📅 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/djvusjex

Pletly and NewCourtland are thrilled to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors of EmpathyTech Philadelphia, happening tomorrow! 🌟 Your support has made this event possible and continues to drive our shared mission of empathy-driven innovation in caregiving and healthcare. 💙 Gold Sponsor 🏆 Baker Tilly Silver Sponsors ✨ HealthPRO Heritage ✨ TIAA ✨ NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health ✨ Bank of America ✨ Flourish Research ✨ Holy Family University Bronze Sponsors 🥉 Rothkoff Law Group 🥉 LeadingAge PA 🥉 PrecisionCare Software 🥉 Patina 🥉 Quarvis Health, Inc. 🥉 Koda Health 🥉 CatapalloVR 🥉 Fritia AS 🥉 Roxborough Memorial Hospital 🥉 NorCham Philadelphia, Inc. As we gear up for tomorrow, we are deeply grateful for your contributions that have empowered meaningful conversations, collaborations, and innovations. Together, we are making a real impact for caregivers, educators, families, and communities. 🌍💡 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Pletly and NewCourtland are thrilled to announce the Startup Showcase at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🌟 This session is the perfect opportunity to discover innovative companies working to tackle challenges in caregiving, healthcare, education and community support. 💡 The startups presenting their groundbreaking solutions include: • Frenalytics : Matthew Giovanniello, CEO/Co-Founder • BeMe.ai: Sarah Glofcheskie, MBA, Founder and CEO • CatapalloVR: Charles Randall, VP of Sales and Marketing • Eleplan: Amanda Lukof (Niederauer), CEO/Co-founder • Linggo: Ling Ly Tan, Founder and CEO This showcase offers a chance to learn about their missions, explore ways to support them, and provide your unique input to help shape their journeys. 🌍🙌 Join us in celebrating empathy-driven innovation and the incredible work these startups are doing to make an impact! 💙 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

A special thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Baker Tilly (Fred Massanova, CPA, Mark J. Ross)! 🏆✨ Pletly and NewCourtland are incredibly grateful for Baker Tilly’s support of EmpathyTech Philadelphia and their commitment to advancing empathy-driven innovation in caregiving and healthcare. With partners like Baker Tilly, Pletly and NewCourtland can drive forward meaningful conversations and innovations that make a real impact on caregivers, families, and communities. Thank you, Baker Tilly, for your dedication to this mission and for helping make EmpathyTech a success! 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Pletly and NewCourtland are proud to announce the panel “Innovating with Impact: Ensuring Research-Driven Solutions in IDD and Autism Care” at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 Moderated by Geir Landsgard, this panel brings together experts focused on evidence-based innovation in IDD and autism care. Our panelists include: • Marius Mathisen, Co-Founder and CEO of Pletly • Sarah Glofcheskie, MBA, Founder and CEO at BeMe.ai • Dr. Heather Nuske, Research Assistant Professor Psychiatry at University of Pennsylvania • Dr. Kathleen Ramsey, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Dr. Elisabeth Sheridan, Director of the Clinical Core at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute In this discussion, we’ll explore the critical role of research in developing effective tech for IDD and autism, the need to balance innovation with practical support, and ways to prevent caregiver fatigue from ineffective tools. Join us to gain insights on shaping technology to better serve care recipients, families, and professionals. 🌍💡

Pletly and NewCourtland are excited to announce the upcoming panel, “Navigating the Challenges and Innovations in Aging and Caregiving Technologies”, at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 Moderated by Garry Pezzano, President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, this panel will explore the role of empathy-driven design in technology for aging and caregiving. Our distinguished panelists include: • Dr. George Demiris, Associate Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing • Jack Stoddard, CEO of Patina • Ellen Cathrine Andersen, CEO of DignaCare • Kelly Johnston, SVP and COO, Quarvis Health, Inc. • Anne Ollen, Managing Director, TIAA Institute Together, they’ll discuss how empathy-centered innovation can improve quality of life, ensure dignity, and meet the evolving needs of both older adults and caregivers. 🌍💡 Topics will include: • The impact of empathy in tech design for aging well • Current solutions, unmet needs, and future innovations • Pathways to greater access and adoption of technology • Cross-sector strategies to drive empathy-based innovations 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Pletly and NewCourtland are excited to announce Dr. Elisabeth Sheridan and Dr. Kathleen Ramsey, Ph.D. as speakers at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 Due to an unexpected cancellation, we are fortunate to have these two incredible experts step in and bring their insights to our panel discussion, “Innovating with Impact: Ensuring Research-Driven Solutions in IDD and Autism Care.” ❤️ Dr. Sheridan, Director of the Clinical Core at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, is dedicated to implementing best practices for autistic individuals and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. Dr. Ramsey, a licensed psychologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, specializes in assessments and treatments for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. We’re thrilled to have them join the conversation and share insights that are sure to impact our understanding of quality care for neurodivergent individuals. 🌍💡 🗓️ Join the waiting list for tickets: https://lnkd.in/dPZqh2ac 👤 Elisabeth Sheridan, PhD (she/her), is the Director of the Clinical Core at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and an Associate Professor at Drexel University. Her work focuses on the dissemination and implementation of best practices for autistic individuals in community settings. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of clinicians and researchers, Dr. Sheridan uses evidence-based practices to improve the quality of life for those with developmental, learning, social-emotional, and behavioral differences. She also serves as Co-Principal Investigator for Drexel’s NIH Autism Center of Excellence Center grant, PHASES, which promotes equitable support across the life course for autistic individuals. Dr. Sheridan is a strong advocate for autistic people and their families, tailoring interventions to incorporate each individual’s strengths and values to foster acceptance and enhance quality of life. 👤 Dr. Kathleen “Katie” Ramsey is a licensed psychologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she specializes in neurodevelopmental assessments and treatments. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi, completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and served as a fellow in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Ramsey divides her time between CHOP’s Center for Autism Research (CAR) and the Division of Neurology. At CAR, she supports research on autism screening tools and conducts early developmental and autism evaluations, while in Neurology, she provides outpatient services, including assessments and treatments for autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and tic disorders. 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Pletly and NewCourtland are excited to announce Dr. Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN, Director of Innovation at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, as a speaker at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 An expert in human-centered design and healthcare innovation, Dr. Leary leads initiatives that empower nurses as empathetic change-makers in health. She also directs the national Nurse Innovation Fellowship, supported by Johnson & Johnson and powered by Penn Nursing and The Wharton School. With a wealth of experience in empathy-driven innovation, activism, and nursing leadership, Dr. Leary is an inspiring advocate for designating nursing as a STEM field. Looking forward to hearing her insights on innovation in healthcare! 🌍💡 🗓️ Join the waiting list for tickets: https://lnkd.in/dPZqh2ac 👤 Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN, is the Director of Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing. Dr. Leary is an expert in innovation methodology, studying human-centered design and design thinking in healthcare and nursing. As the Director of Innovation at Penn Nursing, she works to amplify and educate nurses as leaders in health and healthcare innovation. Dr. Leary is a member of the American Nurses Association’s Innovation Advisory Committee, a member of the University Science Center’s Healthcare Innovation Advisory Committee, The Nursing Beat Advisory Board member, and a Founding member of the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Leaders (SONSIEL). Dr. Leary is also on the NextGen Council for Natural Lands, The Nursing Leadership Council for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the United Nations and Research councils as a part of SONSIEL. She is a host of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing podcast, Amplify Nursing, and the Love n’ Leary podcast and is a contributor to the American Nurses Association’s official journal and the American Nurse as part of the My Nurse Influencer’s column. In the past Dr. Leary has contributed to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Huffington Post, Generocity, and other publications. In January 2024 she was named on the Philadelphia Power List by Metro Philadelphia. In March 2023 she was named one of five female nurses who will go down in herstory by The Nursing Beat. In May 2022 and 2023, she was selected as one of the most powerful LGBTQIA+ people in Pennsylvania by City & State PA and in 2023 and 2024 was named an LGBTQ+ Power Player and named to the Philadelphia Power List by Metro Philly. In August 2019 she was named as an Influencer of Healthcare winner in the category of Excellence in Innovation by The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2017, she was named Geek of the Year for her outstanding achievements in Philadelphia’s vibrant geek community in the areas of innovation, technology, and activism. 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Pletly and NewCourtland are proud to announce Dr. Brooke Goodspeed, Founder of GETincluded, Inc. ( Great Expectations Together, Inc. ) and Research Scientist at Jefferson Health, as a speaker at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 Dr. Goodspeed’s work at the Jefferson Center for Autism & Neurodiversity focuses on creating evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare for neurodivergent individuals and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the founder of GETincluded, Inc., Dr. Goodspeed launched GET Café, a model for community-integrated employment that has provided jobs for over 40 neurodiverse staff members. Her dedication to advancing inclusion, supported by research and collaboration with local universities, is truly inspiring. Excited to hear her insights on how we can support inclusion and health equity! 🌍💡 🗓️ Join the waiting list for tickets: https://lnkd.in/dPZqh2ac 👤 Brooke Goodspeed, PhD, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner and Director of Research and Special Projects at the Jefferson Center for Autism & Neurodiversity at Jefferson Health. In this role, Dr. Goodspeed develops evidence-based strategies to enhance health and healthcare for neurodivergent individuals and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has research experience in secondary data analysis, program evaluation and implementation, and Phase II clinical trials. In 2015, Dr. Goodspeed founded GETincluded, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing social inclusion and employment opportunities for neurodiverse individuals. Under her leadership, GET Café, the organization’s full-service coffee shop and café, has become a model for community-integrated, competitive employment, providing jobs for over 40 neurodiverse staff members. GET Café collaborates with universities in the Greater Philadelphia region, engaging students from disciplines such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education to ensure its programs are rooted in best practices and evidence. Dr. Goodspeed oversees research at GET Café to develop evidence-based employment training and accommodations for individuals with IDD and neurodivergence, using a design thinking approach to tailor support across diverse needs. Her work has garnered accolades, including the 2023 Employer of the Year award from the Montgomery County Department of Developmental Disabilities and the 2020 Unsung Hero Award from Senator Daily Leach. Dr. Goodspeed was also named a 2024 Women of Influence Winner by Main Line Parent and serves as a board member of Hope Grows for Autism. Dr. Goodspeed’s dedication is influenced by her experience as a parent of a child with IDD and complex medical needs, giving her a unique perspective that bridges clinical and research expertise with firsthand advocacy. 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX