Announcing HWCLI's Digital Innovation Award Honoree

The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island is proud to announce Derek Peterson, Founder and CEO of Soter Technologies, as the first honoree of our 2026 Endless Summer Soirée on the Greens, where he will receive the Digital Innovation Award!

Derek Peterson is a visionary entrepreneur, software developer, and technology leader who has dedicated his career to creating innovative solutions that improve lives. Through his partnership with HWCLI, Derek helped bring to life DoulaNotes, a first-of-its-kind client management platform designed to support Medicaid-enrolled doulas and advance maternal health across New York State.

By leveraging technology to reduce administrative burdens and improve care coordination, DoulaNotes is helping doulas spend more time supporting families while strengthening the infrastructure needed to improve maternal health outcomes. Derek's leadership and commitment to innovation demonstrate how technology can be a powerful force for advancing health equity and creating lasting community impact.

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Join us as we honor Derek's outstanding contributions and celebrate the transformative role innovative cross-sector partnerships plays in building healthier, stronger communities.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

📍 Location: The Royalton on the Greens, Melville, NY

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

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Derek Peterson's work reminds us that innovation has the power to solve real-world challenges and improve lives. By attending, sponsoring, or supporting HWCLI's Endless Summer Soirée, you are helping advance the partnerships and groundbreaking initiatives that strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, and expand access to care. Together, we can continue investing in innovative solutions that create a healthier, more equitable future for all.

To learn more or secure your sponsorship, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/HWCLIGALA2026 or contact Angela Porwick at aporwick@hwcli.com.

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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110.