Matthew McCurdy, MPH is the co-founder and president of BLKHLTH, an organization focused on elevating the conversation about how racism impacts health outcomes for Black people. Kaakpema (KP) Yelpaala,... read more →
This past year has been an important one for many innovators working to improve health outcomes and solutions for historically marginalized communities. The same is true for the In Full... read more →
Historically marginalized founders continuing to be passed over for funding isn’t a single problem, but rather a web of interconnected, systemic barriers present throughout the funding process. The report, "Identifying... read more →
The gap in how capital is distributed is wide — and it is leaving many good solutions and health tech founders out of the discussion. While these issues don’t have... read more →
In the wake of a global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, the world saw increased scrutiny on diversity, equity, and inclusion across industries. This was especially true of... read more →
Sandee Kastrul (she/her) is the founder and president of i.c.stars, which invests in historically marginalized and underserved individuals by providing opportunities for technology-based workforce development, community leadership training, internships, and... read more →
Michael Crawford (he/his) is the Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach, and Innovation at Howard University College of Medicine. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the 1867 Health... read more →
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a digital health media company working to improve access to trusted health information for underserved communities.... read more →
Ellen Kelsay is the president and CEO of Business Group on Health (BGH), a global organization helping employers connect, solve problems, and provide excellent care. BGH leads in innovation and... read more →
Janna Guinen (she/hers) is the executive director of the HLTH Foundation, where she brings her knowledge of communications, partnering, strategy, and program development to promote equity, inclusion, and opportunity in... read more →