Our team
Precare's team is a dynamic and diverse group of professionals, bringing together a wide range of expertise from various fields to drive patient education solutions.
We embrace an inclusive culture, with team members from different nationalities, enriching our work environment and promoting a global perspective. Whether it's the medical insights of our doctors, the technical expertise of our programmers, or the creative designs from our graphic designers, each member of Precare contributes their unique perspective to make a meaningful difference in healthcare education.
Let's meet up!Directors
Raphael Gotlieb
Chief Executive Officer
Raph is the founder and entrepreneur behind Precare, he started the company after completing his Master of Science degree in Experimental Surgery where he examined medical decision making and adverse events to improve patient quality of care and safety. Raphael’s published research led him to find that most errors are preventable, and many are due to a lack of patient education and engagement.
Dr. Gabriel Schnitman
Chief Scientific Officer
As a General Surgeon with a master’s in global surgery, Gabriel is passionate about improving evidence-based healthcare services and quality of care. He believes in healthcare focused on the needs of the patients. With broad international experience, he has dedicated his professional life to advocating for equity and research globally.
Cecilia Floquet
Chief Programming Officer
As a passionate health advocate, senior programmer and lawyer, Cecilia is focused on the improvement of our portal to empower patients while adhering to all privacy laws and compliances.
Digital Technology
Thiago Costa
Programming
Full-stack developer by profession, Thiago Costa is also a PhD student with a bachelor's degree in architecture and security, passionate about scientific knowledge and technology to empower society in an equal environment.
Mirella Short
Programming
As a full-stack developer by profession with previous experience as a lawyer and a photographer, Mirella Short brings to the team her passion for technology, scientific knowledge and design, adhering to creativity, law and technology to exceptionally meet the needs of everyone involved.
Rafael Selner
Programming
Graduated in information security, where had his first contact with developing applications and followed that as a career, aiming to develop robust and clean applications with any set of tools.
Adryan Mendes
Programming
Adryan is a talented programmer who plays a key role on the Precare team. His passion for programming is directed toward meeting the needs of the company and our customers. Adryan combines creativity and technology to deliver outstanding digital solutions, contributing to the success of everyone involved.
André Souza
Programming
Full stack web developer with a bachelor degree in Computer Science and a passion for software development and cybersecurity. Always looking forward to use these skills to build systems that improve people's lives.
Fábio Brasileiro
Programming
Fábio is a young professional with a systemic vision of design. His background consists graphic design, marketing, visual communication, and full-stack programming.
Design & Marketing
Carol Laurens
Project Manager
Carol is an internationally experienced project manager, organized and results-oriented in planning, executing and delivering projects on time and within scope. She has studies in design, communication and management. Skilled in coordinating teams of different cultures and languages. She focuses on fostering collaboration and maintaining clear communication to ensure project success.
Lia Bahls
Design Manager
Lia is a graphic designer and an illustrator. With experience in editorial design and a degree in education, she is passionate about organizing information and making it easy for the patients to understand.
Nicole Yurkevich
Business Development
Nicole is committed to improving healthcare accessibility and patient care through innovation, collaboration, and strategic alliances. With extensive experience in driving growth and forging key partnerships, she is dedicated to reshaping the healthcare sector. Her expertise in market expansion, client relations, and cross-functional leadership enables her to support Precare’s mission of empowering healthcare delivery as VP of Business Development.
Breno Peixoto
Marketing Manager
Breno is a graphic designer with a passion for Motion Graphics and Animation. He specializes in digital content, creating animations that grab attention. Breno also works in marketing, combining design and strategy to help promote brands. With a creative mindset and a love for challenges, he brings fresh and effective ideas to every project.
Gabriel Miranda
Graphic Design
Gabriel holds a degree in Animation Film and Digital Arts from UFMG. He specializes in Motion Design and Illustration, using his keen eye for detail and design skills to create imaginative videos for Precare.
Rafael Moreno
Graphic Design
As a great enthusiast of design as an interdisciplinary field rich in possibilities, Rafael creatively and efficiently develops design and illustration projects, combining communication and visual expression in his work.
Gabriela Rodrigues
Graphic Design
Gabriela, a graduate in Multimedia Design, specializes in digital video production and design. She excels in crafting compelling and creative multimedia content that enhances effective communication strategies.
Jaidasen Walker
Graphic Design
Jaidasen is a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and impactful design. Skilled in creating engaging graphics, branding, and layouts across digital and print media. Proficient in industry-standard tools and committed to delivering visually compelling solutions that meet client objectives and captivate audiences.
Science
Dr. Walter Gotlieb
Oncology Lead
Walter is the director of surgical oncology at McGill. With hundreds of publications and decades of experience, Walter helps shape the vision and all oncology initiatives.
Dr. Sena Turkdogan
Chief Medical Officer
Sena is passionate about patient care as a physician and ensures all the medical guides are evidence-based and the scripts are at an adequate level for our patient population. Sena also holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard, which allows Precare to benefit from her unique clinical trial skills to validate the efficiency and quality of using our patient guides through a scientific approach.
João Fonseca
biomedic
As a medical student with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, João Fonseca is very passionate about facilitating the spread of scientific knowledge in order to empower patients.