Meet the Team: Milena Quinci
Small but diverse, the team at Lumia Health is made up of extraordinary individuals, passionate about making an impact. In this new series, Meet the Team, we're excited to introduce some of the people lighting up the world of wearables!
Milena Quinci, User & Clinical Research
Tell us a bit about yourself!
I am the oldest of four kids and was homeschooled from third grade through high school. I grew up in Melrose, MA. I’ve always been curious about how people think and function, which led me to study neuroscience. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and went on to complete a master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience. My previous research focused on the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia, including motion-based activities like Xbox Kinect bowling and music-based approaches such as playlist curation. I’ve worked in a variety of research settings over the years, but what I’ve always loved most is designing studies and working directly with participants. Outside of work, I play the cello and perform with a community orchestra. I also discovered a love for distance running in recent years—I’ve completed three marathons so far!
How did you find out about Lumia?
I discovered Lumia back when we were still a stealth startup called Pre Health, which later became STAT Health. There wasn’t much public information about the company yet, but I came across it on LinkedIn and was intrigued. I sent a message to learn more about the research role—and the rest is history!
What are some projects you're currently working on -- if you're able to share?
I’m involved in a mix of clinical and user research projects right now. On the clinical side, I’m supporting studies at Mass General Brigham in Boston and MIT in Cambridge. I’m also working on user research efforts to better understand our members—what they need, how they use technology, and how we can make Lumia even more useful for self-managing their symptoms.
What interests you about the wearable technology Lumia is developing to track drops in blood flow to the head?
It’s exciting to be part of a team developing a totally new way to help people track and understand something that previously couldn’t be measured—blood flow to the head. It’s deeply rewarding to know we’re creating tools that could improve the quality of life for people living with complex conditions.
Do you have anything you would like to share with people who are just beginning their Lumia journey?
Be curious and ask questions. Whether you’re a new team member or a new Lumia Member, there’s a supportive community around you. The work we’re doing—and the people we’re doing it for—are full of insight, passion, and resilience. There’s so much to learn from both.
What’s your favorite thing about working at Lumia, or serving the community we do?
The sense of community—both within the team and with our Members. Our internal culture is incredibly collaborative; I’ve learned so much from our engineers and teammates across disciplines. Everyone is passionate about what they do and eager to share knowledge. And our Members are equally inspiring—they’ve been so open and generous in sharing their experiences, which has deeply shaped how we do our work. I’m really grateful to be part of a team that’s building something meaningful together.
Do you have a favorite salty snack?
Pringles are my go-to snack! I’ve also recently gotten into drinking soup or bone broth after long runs or races—thanks to Shivani’s recommendation. It helps me recover better than Gatorade!