Aliso Viejo, CA, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galacxia, Inc., creator of the Life Backup Plan app, proudly announces the appointment of Annette Slyman as Chief Operating Officer. Slyman brings three decades of strategic leadership and transformational experience from Caterpillar Inc., where she leads global teams to drive innovative go-to-market strategies, and delivers millions in new revenue across product, service, and digital portfolios.<\/p>\n
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Annette Slyman, Chief Operating Officer, Life Backup Plan by Galacxia, Inc<\/p>\n
Slyman has a diverse set of experiences with some of the world\u2019s most respected brands. She has extensive communications, marketing and client relationship background, starting her professional career at the CBS affiliate WMBD-TV in Peoria, Illinois. For 20 years at Caterpillar, she has been at the forefront of the mining industry\u2019s digital transformation and seen firsthand the lasting impact technology can make for both the industry and surrounding communities. Additionally, Slyman serves as an Executive Board member for ALSAC\/St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital in Southern & Central Illinois. Her involvement with this iconic organization has exposed her to the many challenges of today\u2019s healthcare environment, many of which can be helped by digital solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnnette\u2019s remarkable track record in strategy, customer-centric transformation, media, and organizational growth aligns perfectly with our mission to redefine health and safety through proactive digital innovation,\u201d said Sandy Eulitt, CEO and Founder of Galacxia, Inc. \u201cShe\u2019s not only a brilliant strategist\u2014she\u2019s also a natural communicator and connector, with the rare ability to turn vision into velocity.\u201d<\/p>\n
As COO, Slyman will lead operations, growth strategy, and execution for the Life Backup Plan app\u2014a digital health solution that proactively checks in on users, expedites emergency response, matches them with community resources, ultimately reducing medical costs by providing better data to healthcare workers.<\/p>\n
Annette will also oversee media relations and communications, leveraging her extensive background in public messaging, media management, and brand positioning \u2014 skills that will be instrumental as Galacxia amplifies its visibility and influence across the healthtech landscape. She will play a key role in shaping and executing Galacxia\u2019s strategy for its forthcoming Business Today<\/em> appearance, ensuring the company capitalizes on the international media spotlight to drive brand recognition, investor interest, and global partnerships.<\/strong> Her leadership will be pivotal in scaling outreach, partnerships, and enterprise adoption across Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Veterans Administration, education, government, private sector employers and non-profit organizations. With a proven ability to craft compelling narratives, guide executive communications, and deliver polished, high-impact public engagements, Slyman will elevate Galacxia\u2019s visibility and credibility with partners, the press, and the public.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join Galacxia at such a pivotal time,\u201d said Slyman. \u201cWhat sets Life Backup Plan apart is its ability to transform scattered information into proactive protection. This isn\u2019t just another app\u2014it\u2019s a lifeline. I\u2019m excited to join a mission-driven team bringing this groundbreaking platform to the people and communities who need it most.\u201dSlyman\u2019s arrival marks a major milestone for Galacxia, Inc., reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, human-centered design, and community-driven innovation.<\/p>\n About Life Backup Plan by Galacxia, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Life Backup Plan is a safety, emergency detection, digital health and multi-faceted care app that reduces tragedies, improves outcomes, lowers medical costs, and eases the burden on families and the healthcare system. Unlike other health and personal safety systems that require pressing a button to summon help, Life Backup Plan proactively checks on people, shares critical health data, coordinates support, and handles everything from emergency response to long-term caregiving, end-of-life planning, and daily logistics. We\u2019re delivering a comprehensive solution that bridges fragmented systems, supports value-based care, and brings modern tools into a system still largely reliant on fax machines..<\/p>\n Galacxia, Inc. is a SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business and Delaware C Corporation committed to transforming personal safety, emergency response, and digital health equity.<\/p>\n Sandy Eulitt, CEO and Founder, Life Backup Plan, welcomes Annette Slyman as Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\n About Life Backup Plan by Galacxia, Inc<\/strong> <\/p>\n Life Backup Plan is a breakthrough healthtech app that reduces healthcare costs and demand by enabling early intervention through intelligent check-ins and secure data sharing. By providing clinicians with access to basic health info, lifestyle patterns, and dietary needs, the app supports faster diagnosis and more efficient management of high-acuity patients\u2014allowing providers to care for more people at lower cost. Designed to increase safety and independence for individuals of all ages, Life Backup Plan empowers patients, caregivers, and vulnerable populations with a first-of-its-kind passive response system that escalates support when needed. It\u2019s a scalable solution with broad market potential across aging in place, caregiving, disability services, solo living, families checking on children, women, dating safety, outdoor adventurers, and domestic violence prevention\u00a0<\/p>\n Press inquiries <\/strong><\/p>\n Life Backup Plan by Galacxia, Inc ![\"Annette](\"https:\/\/pressranger.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2329546\/1154JB---Bought--Res-reduced.jpg\")
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Sandy Eulitt
founder@lifebackupplan.com
8588480860
49 El Prado Lane, Oceanside, CA 92058<\/p>\n
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