JACQUELINE WINKELMANN, MD
Naples,FL
Summary
Critical care pediatric hospitalist and physician leader with more than 25 years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatrics and a proven track record advising digital health, maternal-child health, consumer health, and medical technology organizations. Experienced medical advisor, nonprofit founder, strategic consultant and former Chief Medical Officer with expertise spanning product development, FDA submissions, clinical research, medical affairs, provider engagement, healthcare innovation, patient safety, clinical operations, and healthcare strategy. Recognized for translating clinical expertise into scalable business strategy solutions that improve patient outcomes, drive product adoption, strengthen provider relationships, and support organizational growth. Trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, founders, and cross-functional stakeholders navigating healthcare innovation and commercialization.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICIAN LEADER | CRITICAL CARE PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE
CHOC Children’s Hospital
Orange County, California
01.2001 - 12.2021
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient pediatric care in a high-acuity children's hospital environment, including clinical responsibilities in the medical-surgical unit, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, and high-risk labor and delivery.
- Leadership Roles - CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital
- Chief-of-Staff and Member of the Board of Directors
- Director, Inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit
- Chair, Department of Medicine
- Chair, Medical Staff Performance Committee
- Participated in quality improvement, patient safety, and multidisciplinary care initiatives.
- Mentored medical students, residents, and early-career physicians.
- Served as a trusted clinical leader and educator within the community.
MEDICAL ADVISOR
ProMom, Inc.
01.2026 - Current
- Provide strategic guidance for an innovative maternal and infant digital health platform focused on supporting families during pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.
- Advise leadership on clinical content strategy, product development, and user engagement.
- Ensure evidence-based health information and alignment with best clinical practices.
- Support healthcare partnerships and provider engagement initiatives.
- Contribute expertise in maternal-infant health, general and critical care pediatrics, patient and consumer experience, and digital health innovation.
PEDIATRIC EXPERT & PRODUCT CONSULTANT
Baby Brezza
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Provided pediatric expertise for product innovation, safety, consumer education, and healthcare professional engagement.
- Advised on infant feeding products and caregiver education.
- Collaborated with product, marketing, and leadership teams to ensure clinical accuracy and evidence-based messaging.
- Supported healthcare provider outreach and educational initiatives.
Chief Medical Officer
Miku Care
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Served as executive clinical leader for a digital health company developing contactless infant monitoring technology.
- Directed clinical strategy and medical affairs initiatives.
- Led clinical research efforts supporting product validation and regulatory objectives.
- Contributed to FDA submissions and regulatory planning.
- Developed research protocols and collaborated with engineering, product, and executive teams.
- Represented the company with healthcare organizations, providers, and industry partners.
- Led consumer education efforts including public speaking, traditional and social media interviews.
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Bobbie, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Served as strategic medical advisor for one of the fastest-growing infant nutrition companies in the United States.
- Advised executive leadership on infant nutrition, pediatric health, regulatory strategy, and product development.
- Participated in FDA-related submissions and regulatory discussions.
- Supported healthcare professional education initiatives and physician engagement programs.
- Assisted with hospital and provider outreach efforts to expand clinical awareness and adoption.
- Contributed to development of educational programs focused on infant feeding and pediatric nutrition.
- Collaborated with the marketing and social media teams and created written and video content for consumer education.
- Participated as medical expert in national conferences and panels.
FOUNDER & CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Scrub Sisters
01.2024 - Current
- Founded and lead a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to mentorship, advocacy, leadership development, and community-building for women in healthcare.
- Established organizational strategy, governance structure, fundraising initiatives, and national expansion efforts.
- Built partnerships with healthcare organizations, industry leaders, and academic institutions.
- Developed mentorship and scholarship programs supporting future healthcare professionals.
- Led strategic planning, board development, branding, sponsorship acquisition, and program implementation.
- Serve as spokesperson and thought leader representing the organization nationally.
PEDIATRIC EXPERT/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
Tranquilo, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Led the design, implementation and data analysis of a Quality Improvement project in the Neonatal ICU using the Tranquilo Mat for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome resulting in a line of hospital grade products.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis01.1992
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Chicago01.1998
Chief Medical Officer Executive Program -
Emory University
01.2024
Skills
- Physician Leadership
- Medical Advisory & Consulting
- Clinical Strategy & Innovation
- Product Development & Commercialization
- FDA & Regulatory Strategy
- Digital Health & Remote Monitoring
- Neonatal, Infant, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- Provider and Consumer Education & Engagement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Healthcare Consumer Products
- Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
Certification
Medical License- Medical Board of California (Active, Issued August, 2000), American Board of Pediatrics, Active, Issued August, 2001)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
MEDICAL ADVISOR
ProMom, Inc.
01.2026 - Current
FOUNDER & CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Scrub Sisters
01.2024 - Current
Chief Medical Officer
Miku Care
01.2019 - 01.2023
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Bobbie, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
PEDIATRIC EXPERT/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
Tranquilo, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2019
PEDIATRIC EXPERT & PRODUCT CONSULTANT
Baby Brezza
01.2018 - 01.2025
PHYSICIAN LEADER | CRITICAL CARE PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE
CHOC Children’s Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2021
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
Washington University in St Louis
Chief Medical Officer Executive Program -
Emory University