Lorraine De Chavez

As a student searching for the ideal job fit after college, Lorraine De Chavez combined her family members’ professional experiences with her technological skills and interests to launch a career in healthcare technology.

De Chavez works as an Associate Business Analyst at Mosai (formerly Forcura). Headquartered in Jacksonville, Mosai is a healthcare technology company that creates workflow management solutions. Since the company’s founding in 2012, Mosai has partnered with more than 900 healthcare providers across 9,000 locations.

When De Chavez connected with Mosai at a career fair, the company immediately appealed to her. De Chavez’ mother and brother work as nurses, and she was interested in learning more about their day-to-day experiences. Plus, her family’s conversations about work helped her understand the needs of healthcare professionals and the practical application of healthtech tools.

“They take care of people, and we are able to provide the technology that makes their job a little bit easier. It makes a difference.”

De Chavez and her family immigrated to the United States when she was 10 years old. They moved around to several different states before settling in Florida. After living in many places, De Chavez now calls Northeast Florida home. She enjoys the lower cost of living and a wide range of opportunities here. Plus, she has enjoyed an increasingly vibrant cultural scene and likes the balance between work and leisure that Northeast Florida and Mosai offer.

“The region is growing and expanding rapidly. Between finance, technology and healthcare, there are many different sectors of industry in Jacksonville. There are lots of opportunities to grow and start your career here.”

Once her family moved to Jacksonville, De Chavez attended Florida State College at Jacksonville to earn her associate degree. Then, she transferred to the University of North Florida to complete her undergraduate education. Her years in college provided many opportunities, including two local internships, for growing towards her future career..

De Chavez secured her first internship with Regency Centers, a Jacksonville-based national operator and developer of shopping centers. Her role as an IT intern provided many engaging experiences that helped her develop several industry skills and employability attributes, such as managing time effectively and working under pressure.

Her second internship was with iVenture Solutions, a leader in the region in managed IT services. In this role, De Chavez shadowed engineers onsite and was able to provide hands-on technical support.

“The role I do requires many skills, like analytical skills, communication skills and some technical skills. I really encourage internships because that is where I learned the skills that helped prepare me for the role I have now.”

De Chavez encourages students and interns to embrace the learning curve as they transition into full-time employment. She advises to take a career one step at a time and be kind to yourself along the way. De Chavez is excited about the opportunities in Northeast Florida for women in technology.

“We need more women in tech to create diversity within the sector and bridge the gap between men and women in the office. So if you have the skills and the passion to work in technology, I say go for it!”