Nebraska Women in STEM talked to Jonell Tempero about career exploration and individual growth as a medical technology entrepreneur.
Jonell Tempero started her career as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics. Now, she is the Managing Director – U.S. Operations for RespirAI Medical, an innovative company specializing in remote patient monitoring for individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Jonell says making the transition took a lot of courage.
“I branched into a completely different career. One of the biggest challenges was getting out of my own way and having the courage to explore something new.”
Jonell’s use of telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic gave her the nudge she needed to take a risk and try something different. “I was really interested in that blend of technology and medicine and how we might be able to improve patient outcomes through the use of technology.”
This curiosity caused her to pivot and pursue a remote opportunity with 4YouandMe, a Seattle based startup that utilizes wearable devices for clinical research studies. Her desire for a local community– and hunger for adventure– led to an opportunity with RespirAI, which is where she is now.
“I was hired to get the business off the ground and establish the Omaha headquarters. I had no experience establishing a business, but I figured that I could learn just about anything.”