Lablonde is a HealthTech Innovation Specialist and Digital Capacity Building Expert dedicated to developing Africa’s next generation of digital health leaders. With expertise in software development, emerging technologies, and digital health systems, she brings a unique blend of technical mastery, educational leadership, and innovation-driven thinking to advance Nexovate SA’s mission. Passionate about transforming healthcare through technology, Lablonde designs hands-on learning experiences, builds digital health capacity, and mentors emerging innovators to create scalable, human-centered solutions. Her work spans digital upskilling, curriculum development, and applied research, including the creation of usable, secure, and ethically aligned mental health chatbots for youth, reflecting her commitment to accessible, inclusive, and impactful digital health innovation. At Nexovate SA, Lablonde plays a pivotal role in bridging health, technology, and innovation by nurturing talent, leading cutting-edge projects, and contributing to implementation-focused research that strengthens Africa’s health systems. Driven by a vision of equitable, technology-enabled healthcare for all, she is dedicated to advancing digital skills, accelerating innovation, and empowering communities to create lasting, transformative impact.