Carlos has struggled to manage his IBS and GERD symptoms for 20 years. Despite countless doctor visits, he felt like never had the evidence or awareness to understand what works and how to discern between therapies and care options.

Through graduate studies, Carlos learned about behavior health science and health intervention design which helped him understand the profound connection between self-efficacy and disease management.

Carlos realized that effective gut health management isn't just about tracking symptoms and consulting specialists—it's about having reliable, personalized guidance when it matters most. Drawing from his lived-experience and product design expertise, he is building GastroKnowMi to provide others the informed support he wished he had earlier in his gut health journey.