Draft:Roi Shternin

Roi Shternin (born April 29, 1983) is an Israeli patient advocate, motivational speaker, social entrepreneur, and author. He is known for his work in reshaping the healthcare system and advocating for patients with chronic conditions, particularly through his experience with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Early life and education
Born in Hadera, Israel, Shternin later moved to Vienna, Austria. He is fluent in multiple languages, including Hebrew, English, German, and has elementary proficiency in Italian and Chinese (Mandarin).

Illness and personal journey
Shternin served as a medic in the Israeli Defence Forces and Magen David Adom. He was later diagnosed with POTS, which became the catalyst for his advocacy work. Shternin has shared his personal health journey in his publications and talks, aiming to bring attention to the challenges faced by patients with chronic illnesses.

Advocacy work and public speaking
Shternin's advocacy efforts focus on patient-led healthcare innovation. He has founded initiatives such as Chronically, a movement dedicated to empowering individuals with chronic conditions and fostering resilience. As a public speaker, Shternin has delivered powerful talks, including TEDx presentations, to inspire self-advocacy and transform patient perceptions.

Publications
Shternin has authored several books and guides, including "What Do Patients Want?" and "Revolution From My Bed," which discuss the patient perspective and aim to empower change in healthcare. He has also contributed to the field as a strategic consultant and partner for health, research, teaching, and innovation organizations.

Current roles
As of 2022, Shternin is the Founder and Chief Patients Officer at Chronically, where he continues to advocate for exceptional patient outcomes and integrate patient perspectives into healthcare policies and practices.

Charity work
Shternin has been actively involved in various charitable initiatives aimed at improving health education and services. Here are some of his key contributions:


 * Labriut: A health promotion project that focuses on schools and underserved communities in Israel, aiming to increase awareness of healthy practices and improve access to health resources.
 * Project Hearts: An international youth movement that trains underserved youth to become first-aid instructors, enhancing first-aid knowledge and emergency response capabilities within their communities.
 * Dysautonomia Israel: An organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by dysautonomia, a group of conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system, including POTS.

Teaching
Shternin shares his expertise and experience by teaching Patient Advocacy at the IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences in Austria. His course provides students with insights into the importance of patient-centered care and the role of advocacy in improving health outcomes.

Honors and awards
Shternin's dedication to social good has been recognized through various awards, including the National Social Entrepreneurship Award and the Sustainability Entrepreneurship Award. Additionally, his work reached the finals of the Israeli Design Awards.

Personal life
Shternin is married to Theresa Martini, an Austrian actress.