What is an Internet Geologist? I was once trying to describe what I do for a living when my friend Paul Tarini broke in and said, “You are an internet geologist.” Meaning I collect data and describe patterns in the online landscape, advising companies and organizations about where and how to build based on those observations. I’m not a futurist, but rather a nowist. I pay close attention to the present and catch trends as they are developing.
For example, I have:
Led a national survey project to measure rare and undiagnosed households in the U.S. and their use of telehealth, peer-to-peer health care, and generative AI for health.
Sparked a fruitful partnership between two organizations, one led by patients, the other by clinicians, resulting in a set of scorecards to guide medical research and funding.
Conducted health data landscape analysis and produced a white paper for a national nonprofit considering a major investment.
Wrote and narrated a video about peer health advice, produced with Reframe Health Lab.
Led a national survey project focused on teens and young adults in 2018 then renewed that research in 2021 with a look at how young people are using social media and digital health tools to cope with COVID-19. The lead organization now conducts ongoing tracking surveys inspired by the success of our project.
Helped plan and participate in a one-day innovation brainstorm to re-imagine care for hospitalized kids.
You can hire me to:
Produce original research to answer your internal strategy questions and/or contribute to the public conversation.
Help you think through projects that involve health data, partnerships with people with lived experience, and/or health & technology investments.
Advise you on how to engage with patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Keynote your board meeting, conference, or corporate retreat.
Contribute to brainstorming discussions about the future of health & technology.
If you’d like to talk with me about a potential collaboration, please schedule a call or send an email to susannahrfox(at)gmail.com (note the middle initial R).
Photo credit: Elizabeth Dranitzke.
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