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Tomorrow’s Careers Start Here: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work
The future of work is arriving faster than we imagine, and it’s rooted in two powerful forces: information systems and healthcare. The Project T.E.A.L. exists to prepare young minds for that future. By teaching health and information systems together, we’re building a pipeline of youth who are not only job-ready but highly sought after by the marketplace. Schools, school boards, parents/guardians, and students should join this conversation to see how we’re helping the next generation step confidently into careers that don’t just exist in the future—they’re being created right now.
Tomorrow’s careers won’t look like today’s. As highlighted in a recent Newsweek feature on Gen Alpha careers, they’ll include roles such as Prompt Architect, Synthetic Personality Stylist, AI Bias Auditor, Virtual Companion Developer, and NeuroLens Interface Specialist—jobs that blend technology, human connection, and health in ways that shape how we live.
About Dr. Renée M. E. Pratt
Dr. Renée M. E. Pratt is a thought leader in information systems and healthcare. Dr. Pratt served in academia for nearly 20 years as a professor, advisor, leader, administrator, and more. She has overseen graduate degree programs and directed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the college level.
She is a Fulbright Scholar (in Germany and Malawi) and conducts research across multiple continents in the areas of healthcare information technology/systems, traditional/clinical enterprise systems, and post-adoption diffusion attitudes and behaviors to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Her research impacts organizational practices to implement successful clinical enterprise systems and technological challenges with employee performance. Her research has appeared in MIS Quarterly Executive, Information Systems Journal, Journal of Information Technology, and Information Systems Journal of Education, among others. Her recent research focuses on patient advocacy and provider understanding.
She is an advocate for women, technology, and healthcare. She has also developed and delivered courses in healthcare information systems, cybersecurity, project management, SAP processes, and related courses. She has held positions in both industry and academia. Dr. Pratt earned a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Florida State University, an MS-MIS from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida. Dr. Pratt is an established Information Systems Researcher, Content Expert (Health and IS), and IS Consultant.
About Charles Richardson
Charles Richardson, M.B.A. is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of The T.E.A.L. Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering first-generation and underserved youth with the skills to pursue advanced careers in STEM and healthcare. An award-winning media professional with more than 20 years in broadcast operations, Charles has held leadership roles with CBS News, ABC News, and ESPN, and currently serves as Audio Mixer for Nester News Nation and A-2 Engineer for HBCU GO’s national college football broadcasts.
About Deron Davis
Deron Davis is a seasoned healthcare industry executive with deep expertise in healthcare sales, customer experience, and operational strategy. He has led small-and large-scale teams for numerous health plans in transformative initiatives that drove 5-star Medicare performance, record-breaking enrollments, and major tech modernization.
Known for his data-driven leadership and human-centered approach, Deron brings a powerful blend of innovation, empathy, and results to every conversation. He has become a true advocate for the integration of healthcare information systems advancements across the patient landscape and is actively seeking ways to affect better outcomes for his community.
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