Hi, I’m Clarice
I’ve spent the last 20 years designing solutions to improve health outcomes. Whether it’s product design or patient care, I use human-centered design to innovate.
I started my career as an occupational therapist, and my journey to technology is driven by a desire to make a greater impact on health.
How I can uniquely help
Content Design
My expertise of evidence-based medicine and user empathy allow me to create content that is clinically effective and delights users.
Health Strategy
A deep understanding of healthcare systems, regulations, and clinical significance allow me to identify opportunities for innovation.
Behavior Change
My background in behavioral science allows me to design content that positively impact how humans approach health.
Accessibility
My knowledge of accessibility best practices allows me to increase user reach and improve usability for disabled and non-disabled users.
How I’ve impacted healthcare
Health Content Designer
Developed health content and strategy for a stroke recovery app, resulting in reduced hospital readmissions. (2022)
Content Manager
Developed an online, inclusive, and accessible community for people with disabilities, resulting in 92% of users showing improvements in social determinants of health (community, independence, decreased stress) (2021)
Clinical Lead
Developed a stroke rehabilitation algorithm for a behavior change app, resulting in improved function and customer satisfaction (2019)
Identified 5 additional clinical biomarkers for a wearable device allowing clinicians to more efficiently track progress, increase compliance, & bill for remote patient monitoring (2019)
Project Lead
Developed and implemented skill-based groups with children and adolescents to develop self-regulation resulting in decreased negative behaviors, increased autonomy, and improved patient satisfaction (2017-2019)
Project Lead
Developed an evidence-based intervention protocol for improved delivery of healthcare for children with hemiplegia resulting in improved function, enhanced patient satisfaction, and increased revenue (2007 - 2019)
Design Facilitator
Led a human-centered design workshop for improving knowledge translation of evidence-based interventions, resulting in more effective and efficient delivery of healthcare (2016)
Director
Directed an event designed to turn regular toys into switch toys for children with physical disabilities, resulting in improvements to accessibility and improved play skills (2013)
Mentor
Mentored adolescents and young adults in disability awareness, advocacy, and care through RAD camp; resulting in improvements to mental health, social skills, and career development (1997- current)
Work Experience
HEALTH CONTENT DESIGNER · Self-employed · Nov 2021–Current
PRODUCT MANAGER · RAD CAMP · Feb 2021–Nov 2021
SENIOR CLINICAL MANAGER · Neofect USA · April 2019–Feb 2021
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST · Kaiser Permanente Medical Center · Nov 2017–April 2019
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST · UCSF Medical Center · Nov 2016–April 2017
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST · California Children’s Services · July 2004–Oct 2016
Certifications
Certified Professional of Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) · 2022–Current
Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) · 2004–Current
Contact
claricetorrey [at] gmail