Localization strategist & consultant

Global reach,
human
at every market.

Helping digital health and wellness platforms expand into new territories with localization strategies that are scalable, culturally intelligent, and AI-enhanced.

Abby Frackenpohl
9+
Years in localization
Global
Market experience
AI-led
Workflow design

Building systems that let language scale without losing soul.

I'm Abby — a localization leader with over 9 years shaping multilingual content for global digital health companies. I build scalable localization systems, lead cross-functional teams, and develop strategies that harness AI to deliver high-quality content efficiently across markets.

My background sits at the intersection of mental health content strategy and localization strategy — which means I understand both the sensitivity required in wellness communication and the operational rigour needed to deliver it at scale.

I'm particularly drawn to the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation: designing pre-translation workflows, building cultural nuance frameworks, and helping teams use AI tools in ways that genuinely improve quality — not just speed.

Localization strategy AI integration Mental health content Cross-functional leadership Digital health Transcreation

What I can
do for you

Tailored to where you are and where you're going.

01

Localization Strategy & Planning

For startups and growing platforms preparing to enter new markets. I assess your content, audience, and goals — then build a realistic, phased localization roadmap that fits your scale.

Market expansion · Roadmapping · Budget planning
02

Content Transcreation

Especially for wellness, mental health, and digital health content that can't afford to lose nuance in translation. I lead transcreation projects that preserve tone, intent, and cultural resonance.

Wellness content · Cultural adaptation · Quality review
03

AI-Enhanced Workflow Design

I design pre-translation workflows that make intelligent use of AI — cultural nuance guides, translator FAQs, source document quality checks — so your teams produce better content, faster.

AI integration · Process design · Team enablement

A particular focus on health & wellness platforms.

Content in mental health and digital wellbeing isn't interchangeable across markets. What resonates in one culture may land badly — or cause harm — in another. I bring both the localization expertise and the domain sensitivity to navigate that.

Whether you're a startup planning your first international expansion or an established platform auditing your existing localization operations, I can help you understand what the work actually requires, what's realistic, and how to do it well.

How I work

01 —

Start with goals, not tools

Every engagement begins with understanding what success looks like for your specific markets, audience, and content type.

02 —

Build for your reality

Strategy that works at your current scale, with a clear path to grow. No overbuilt systems, no underestimating the work.

03 —

AI where it earns its place

I integrate AI tools into workflows where they genuinely improve quality and efficiency — always with human expertise at the centre.

04 —

Leave you self-sufficient

The goal is for your team to be able to run and iterate on what we build together — not to create ongoing dependency.

Speaking & writing

Photos, articles and talks coming soon
Speaking photo
Published article
Webinar

Let's talk about
your expansion.

Whether you're mapping out your first international market or rethinking an existing localization setup, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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