FutureHEALTH

We are building the future of healthcare innovation by connecting the right people, ideas, and resources to shape a thriving Health Tech Ecosystem in Barbados. This initiative is about bringing together the public and private sectors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to co-create solutions that transform the healthcare landscape. Through our HealthTech Ecosystem and Incubator Pilot, we are fostering collaboration, capacity building, and bold experimentation to accelerate the development of groundbreaking health innovations. By empowering a new generation of health and wellness entrepreneurs and embedding innovation-led learning, we are laying the foundation for a dynamic, sustainable ecosystem that will drive the future of healthcare in the Caribbean and beyond.

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Dr. Kia Lewis Community Activator

Dr. Kia Lewis is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Practitioner with a passion for advancing health literacy, advocacy, and wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Microbiology and an MBBS from the University of the West Indies. She also holds a Master’s in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Dr. Lewis has extensive experience in health education, clinical practice, health advocacy, and policy. As a former Chairperson of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition, she successfully led advocacy campaigns for policy changes to address childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases.

In addition to her advocacy work, Dr. Lewis has contributed to several national and regional health projects focused on non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and strengthening health systems. She has also served on the executive of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners, as a member of the Barbados NCD Commission, and is a former host of The Better Health Radio Programme, aired weekly. In recognition of her work and impact, she was selected as a Chevening Scholar for the year 2023-2024.

Dr. Lewis is passionate about leveraging innovation and collaboration to improve population health outcomes. A skilled communicator and leader, she inspires others to adopt healthier lifestyles and drives evidence-based solutions for the most pressing public health challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Lewis channels her creativity into graphic design and is a former choir director and aspiring distance runner.

Jocelyn Alleyne Project Coordinator

Joycelyn is a bilingual project manager with experience leading large-scale projects. She began her career as a marketing strategist, driving impactful campaigns and initiatives for organizations across various sectors, including the United Nations Development Programme, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and Inchcape Barbados, among others.

As the founder of The Growth Studio, she has supported entrepreneurs through consultations, workshops, and programs, helping them refine strategies for growth and sustainability. After working closely with clients in Barbados’ entrepreneurial ecosystem, she became passionate about finding ways to support the development of more high-growth entrepreneurs and fostering innovation within the country.

Joycelyn is also a Chevening Scholar who earned a Master’s in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation from King’s College London. While in London, she contributed to building leadership teams for some of Europe’s most disruptive startups through Founders Keepers, the executive search arm of the Founders Forum Group—one of Europe’s leading ecosystems for high-growth ventures.