Podcast Episode

Protecting Your Students & Your District With Sheila Freed

Protecting Your Students & Your District with Guest Sheila Freed

July 9th, 2026 | S1E4 | 49:48

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Meet the Host

Jessica Gaikowski

Jessica Gaikowski, MBA, brings both heart and strategic insight to her role as host of Avel eCare: Virtual Health Connections. with a background in healthcare administration and business, she understands the complexities of healthcare delivery and now leads conversations shaping where the industry is headed.

As Executive Director of Marketing and Sales Operations at Avel eCare, Jessica has been part of the organization’s journey from its early foundation within a large South Dakota health system to its growth as a national virtual care leader. On the podcast, she connects with industry experts to explore how telemedicine is redefining access, supporting care teams, and strengthening communities.

When she’s not talking healthcare, you’ll find her spending time with her family or cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Meet The Guest

Sheila Freed - Headshot

Sheila Freed, BSN, RN, NCSN, serves as Clinical Operations Director of School Health and Senior Care at Avel eCare, providing virtual school nursing and behavioral health services to more than 135 schools across 12 states. A nationally certified school nurse and 2015 Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow, Sheila has served as a building school nurse, School Health Supervisor, Director of Nurses, and School Health Liaison. She is passionate about ensuring every student has access to high quality healthcare at school, regardless of where they live.