Roni Zeiger

Community-Powered Health

Roni Zeiger is the Director of Product Development at GirlTREK, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of Black women through walking and community engagement. In this role, he emphasizes the development of community-centered technology to support over one million Black women in their health journeys.3 4

Professional Background

Education: Roni Zeiger, M.D., combines his medical expertise with a strong background in technology and digital health.
Previous Roles:
- Head of Health Strategy at Meta (Facebook): He worked there from May 2019 to June 2023, where he focused on enhancing the impact of online health communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.1
- Chief Health Strategist at Google: From 2006 to 2012, he developed innovative digital health services such as Google Flu Trends and Symptom Search.1
- Co-founder & CEO of Smart Patients: This online peer support community for patients operated from 2012 to 2019, where he facilitated knowledge sharing among patients, families, and caregivers.1

Contributions to Digital Health

Roni Zeiger is recognized for his contributions to digital health and technology. He has been involved in creating platforms that help improve patient engagement and access to information. His approach often focuses on user-centered design principles to ensure that healthcare technologies meet the needs of patients effectively.2 5

Current Focus

At GirlTREK, Zeiger's work involves leveraging technology to foster community support among Black women, addressing health disparities through innovative solutions that encourage physical activity and wellness.3 4