Our Team

Jordan is a biomedical engineer and computer scientist dedicated to building digital health products that democratize healthcare access. Jordan earned her MSE in Bioengineering Innovation and Design from Johns Hopkins University and her MS in Computer Science, with a concentration in Health Informatics, from Boston University. With seven years of experience leading global health projects, she is passionate about using technology to create scalable solutions that improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

Nakul is an eye surgeon and epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University. He has nearly 20 years of experience with direct humanitarian care, field research, education, and on-the-ground program implementation in low- and middle-income countries. His research has been recognized by grants from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Research to Prevent Blindness, and National Eye Institute. Nakul received his M.D. degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and his M.P.H. degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed ophthalmology residency at Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan where he received the Resident Excellence Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He completed additional subspecialty training in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University where he was awarded the prestigious Claes Dohlman Award from Harvard Medical School recognizing the most outstanding young cornea specialist in the country.

Kunal is a serial inventor and entrepreneur on a mission to alleviate human suffering at scale. He has worked with the world’s largest eye care systems to create and commercialize novel healthcare technologies designed to address the most critical eye care needs in LMICs. He previously founded the Global Institute for Vision Equity and serves as a member of the Technology Access Taskforce of the International Association for the Prevention of Blindness. Kunal is also an active healthcare investor who has advised dozens of social impact companies and previously founded, led, and raised funding for diagnostics, medical device, and therapeutics companies. He earned his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at The Johns Hopkins University and bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at The Ohio State University.

⁠Adi is an AI engineer focused on using machine learning to expand access to eye care and strengthen clinical decision-making. At Visilant, he works with ophthalmologists and product teams to turn advances in computer vision and language models into tools that help identify eye disease earlier and provide clear, clinician-friendly explanations at the point of care. Adi earned his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and his B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, and has co-authored peer-reviewed research on AI systems and their real-world deployment.

Pragathi is a clinical Research Data Analyst with experience in statistical analysis, clinical data management, and multi-site research coordination. At Visilant, contributed performing data audits, resolving discrepancies, and supporting EDC platform optimization. Previously served as Senior Research Fellow (Statistics) at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, applying advanced statistical methods using R, STATA and SPSS to evaluate program outcomes, develop models, and prepare scientific reports. Skilled in ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable insights to support evidence-based healthcare decisions.

Hannah is a humanitarian leader and operations strategist with over 15 years of experience managing complex programs in crisis-affected settings throughout the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. Her work has focused on multi-sectoral programming in health, food security, WASH, and shelter in response to conflict and natural disasters.
As Director of Operations at Visilant, Hannah manages operations and international partnerships to expand access to high-quality eye screening and care in underserved communities. She also serves as Affiliate Faculty at the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Hannah holds a Master of Science in Migration, Mobility and Development from SOAS, University of London.

Vishnu Kannan is a student researcher and senior at River Hill High School. He has worked with Visilant for over 2 years creating lightweight diagnostic models for eye diseases. With a deep interest in machine learning and applied math, Vishnu is passionate about leveraging new technology to create widespread impact in global health.

Kundan is a full stack developer with 8 years of experience working for mission-oriented groups like Intelehealth, Ziplyne, and Visilant. He holds a masters in computer science from Cardiff University.

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