Diana Laster
Senior Product Manager
San Francisco, California, United States
Professional Overview
Diana Laster is a seasoned Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in the healthcare and technology industries. She excels at driving product strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that address complex business challenges.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Senior Product Manager, Octave
- Responsible for spearheading the development and launch of Octave's flagship product, a cutting-edge telehealth platform that has transformed patient access to mental health services.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and clinical teams to ensure seamless user experiences and alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyze market trends, gather customer insights, and translate them into actionable product roadmaps that drive business growth.
Senior Product Manager, Stellar Health
- Leading the product management efforts for Stellar Health's value-based care solutions, which empower healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric features.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, advocating for the needs of healthcare providers and payers to inform strategic product decisions.
Product Manager, Quilted Health
- Responsible for managing the product development and launch of Quilted Health's chronic disease management platform, which leverages machine learning and personalized coaching to improve patient engagement and health outcomes.
- Utilize data-driven insights to continuously optimize the product and drive user adoption.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and clinical teams to deliver user-friendly and clinically-validated solutions.
Organizer, GetYourRefund, Code for America
- Volunteer as an organizer for GetYourRefund, a Code for America initiative that helps low-income families claim their earned income tax credits.
- Coordinate with a team of volunteers to streamline the user experience, improve accessibility, and increase engagement with the platform.
Product Manager, Kurbo by WW, WW (formerly Weight Watchers)
- Managed the product development and launch of Kurbo by WW, a digital health platform that helps children and families develop healthier habits through personalized coaching and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that drove user engagement and positive health outcomes.
- Leveraged data analytics to continuously optimize the product and deliver ongoing value to customers.
Academic Background
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of California, Berkeley
- Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
- Cum Laude graduate
Areas of Expertise
- Product strategy and roadmap development
- User-centric design and feature prioritization
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
- Data-driven decision making and analytics
- Agile product development methodologies
- Healthcare technology and digital health solutions
Professional Impact
- Led the successful launch and adoption of Octave's telehealth platform, resulting in a 25% increase in patient engagement within the first year.
- Drove the development of Stellar Health's value-based care solutions, which have enabled healthcare providers to achieve a 15% reduction in overall care costs and a 20% improvement in quality metrics.
- Championed the design and implementation of Quilted Health's chronic disease management platform, which has demonstrated a 30% improvement in patient adherence to care plans.
Conclusion
Diana Laster is a visionary Senior Product Manager with a proven track record of delivering innovative healthcare technology solutions that drive measurable business impact. Her deep industry expertise, user-centric approach, and strong cross-functional leadership skills make her a valuable asset in driving product strategy and delivering transformative products that positively impact the lives of patients and healthcare providers.
