Manuel Hernández

Manuel Hernández has a diverse and extensive work experience. Manuel currently holds the position of VP, Customer Success at Thrivable, where they act as a solution partner for customers and ensures they fully utilize the platform's capabilities. Prior to this, they were the VP, Community & Partnerships at Thrivable, where they developed partnerships and improved the panelist experience.

Manuel has also contributed to various organizations in the healthcare sector. Manuel currently serves as a Board Member for Life for a Child and The Diabetes Link. In addition, they have been a member of the Scientific Committee at Innit.

Outside of their professional roles, Manuel has pursued their passion for writing and advocacy. Manuel has authored a poem collection and is completing their first novel. As a Diabetes Advocate, Public Speaker, and Consultant, they have spoken at numerous conferences and events worldwide, emphasizing the importance of patient involvement and community support.

Prior to their current positions, Manuel held leadership roles at Tidepool and Livongo, where they played key roles in developing the People and Culture function and led initiatives in diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and workplace expansion.

Manuel has also made significant contributions to the Diabetes Hands Foundation, serving as President, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Manuel played a pivotal role in the organization's growth and successfully transferred its communities to Beyond Type 1 before its dissolution.

Earlier in their career, Manuel worked as a Bilingual Diabetes Columnist for dLife, writing articles in both English and Spanish.

Overall, Manuel Hernández's work experience showcases their expertise in customer success, community development, partnership building, advocacy, and writing in the healthcare industry, particularly in the field of diabetes.

Manuel Hernández has an extensive education history. Manuel obtained a Diversity and Inclusion for HR Certificate from Cornell University in 2019, with a field of study in Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2005, they completed the Executive Leadership: Preparing for an Uncertain Future Certificate from Cornell University, focusing on Management. Additionally, in 2002 and 2003, they pursued an MBA at Arizona State University, but did not complete the degree program.

Manuel also holds a M.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, which they earned between 1994 and 1996. Prior to that, they obtained a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Metropolitana (VE) from 1989 to 1994. Their education journey began at Colegio La Salle - La Colina, where they completed their Bachiller degree in Ciencias from 1976 to 1989.

In addition to their formal degrees, Manuel has obtained several certifications. These include Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams from LinkedIn in October 2020, Organizational Design and Management from Coursera in August 2020, Diversity Recruiting from LinkedIn in July 2020, Conflict Resolution Foundations from LinkedIn in May 2020, Decision-Making Strategies and The Six Biases of Decision-Making from LinkedIn in March 2020, and Human Resources: Payroll from LinkedIn in December 2019. Manuel also earned certifications in Measuring Company Culture from LinkedIn in November 2019, Unconscious Bias and Human Resources Foundations from LinkedIn in July 2019, and Time Management Fundamentals from LinkedIn in March 2019. Additionally, they completed a course in German through Duolingo in February 2017.