About the Developer

Michael Mak is a Bachelor of Health Science Student in the Global Health Specialization from McMaster University.  With the growing introduction of cellular services in KO communities, Michael developed the idea of DiabeTEXTs and is now working with K-NET and KO Health to improve diabetes education and health dissemination in First Nations communities.  He is also the creator of the ELDER project (www.elderproject.knet.ca) and a member of the One Laptop Per Child Community.