Saira is a seasoned tech expert specializing in digital health and healthcare, blending a strong legal background with innovative technology approaches. Her expertise spans digital transformation, product strategy, and patient-facing technologies, improving healthcare delivery in both public and private sectors.
Her notable achievements include the launch of the NHS’s first Digital Citizen Education Programme, which received the “Future of NHS” NHS Parliamentary Award and provided a blueprint for the national NHS App Champion scheme. Saira also established the Digital Ambassador role within the NHS helps bring together health and social care, significantly boosting digital literacy. Her efforts have earned her several accolades, including the SPIRIT Award by her NHS Digital Pioneer Fellows and recognition as a Community Champion by the Metropolitan Police.
In 2021, she was honored as one of the Top 100 Women in Tech, and in 2023, she received the prestigious Executive Woman of the Year award.
As a consultant and freelancer, Saira continues to drive impactful digital health initiatives, with a strong focus on innovative, patient/customer-facing technologies. She is passionate about finding out-of-the-box ways to create positive behavioral changes in technology use and enhance digital accessibility across diverse communities, ensuring these solutions are widely adopted and truly transformative in healthcare delivery.