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Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day


Inlightened is a female-founded, WBENC-certified company. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare innovation, and incredibly proud to work with trailblazing women — across strategic partners, client companies, and our network of experts — today and every day. This Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, join us in recognizing some of healthcare’s best and brightest.

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Melyssa Allen

Melyssa Allen, MA, DipACLM, CPT-EIM 1, founded Mind-Body-Thrive Lifestyle to empower others — including healthcare professionals experiencing burnout — to live their optimal lives.

dyan bryson_inlightenedDyan Bryson

Patient engagement strategist, Dyan Bryson, is dedicated to helping the life sciences industry become more patient-centered through Inspired Health Strategies.

erkeda_derouen_inlightenedDr. Erkeda DeRouen

Triple board-certified physician, Erkeda DeRouen, MD, encourages, motivates, and uplifts the next generation of physicians with The Prospective Doctor Podcast.

karen leitner_inlightenedDr. Karen Leitner

Internal medicine physician, Karen Leitner, MD, launched KarenLeitnerMD Coaching, a life coaching venture to help peers pursue their potential.

kameron-matthews_inlightenedDr. Kameron Matthews

Physician executive Kameron Matthews, MD, JD, FAAFP, co-founded Tour for Diversity in Medicine (T4D), a nonprofit organization to promote careers in healthcare to underrepresented minorities.

kinjal-patel_inlightenedDr. Kinjal Patel

Internist and nephrologist, Kinjal Patel, MD, is pioneering a yoga-based, blended approach to care — to support caregivers and patients alike — with Rani♡Nani.

shelli-inlightened-forbesShelli Pavone

Inlightened CEO and Co-Founder, Shelli Pavone, was featured among Forbes’ Next 1000 upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American Dream.

tracey_inlightenedTracey Welson-Rossman

Multi-time founder and technology leader, Tracey Welson-Rossman, developed Journal My Health to empower chronic illness patients on a path toward better care.