18Loop has effectively utilized VR headsets to improve pain management, enhance mood and provide immersive exercise during hospital visits for young patients.
RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 30, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gregory F. Tarnacki was recognized for his inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Tarnacki is a respected figure in the virtual reality (VR) health care sector, serving as the chief executive officer of 18Loop since 2017. The company’s mission is to advocate for the benefits of extended reality in pediatric cancer recovery. In this role, he has been instrumental in advancing VR therapy, particularly in assisting pediatric cancer patients across 32 states. Through strategic partnerships with organizations like the American Childhood Cancer Organization, 18Loop has effectively utilized VR headsets to improve pain management, enhance mood and provide immersive exercise during hospital visits for young patients.
Before his role at 18Loop, Mr. Tarnacki worked as a program coordinator for AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America in 2016, focusing on projects aimed at poverty alleviation through community empowerment and education. His AmeriCorps experience sparked a passion for public service. Combining his skills with nonprofit work, he was led to found 18Loop and focus on cancer-related causes. His corporate experience also includes a tenure as a senior account executive at Verizon Business, where he managed sales and customer relations in the public sector.
Mr. Tarnacki holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Seton Hall University. He has also completed coursework in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a certificate in blockchain from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master of Science in health care leadership at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Tarnacki is actively involved in civic organizations, volunteering with University Community Social Services Inc. and providing his expertise as an extended reality spatial computing consultant to a number of pediatric hospitals. He has been recognized for his innovative contributions, receiving the Innovate New Jersey Award from Innovations of the World in 2023 and an honorable mention for a World Changing Idea from Fast Company in 2021.
Mr. Tarnacki credits his parents for instilling values that led to his achievement. He values resilience and determination, seeing them as key to success. Looking ahead, he aims to expand his business while making a tangible difference in the lives of children with cancer. His vision extends beyond business growth, as he aspires to earn degrees from Cornell University and leverage his knowledge and resources to enhance health care outcomes through innovative technology solutions.
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