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.

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

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

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen

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

Dr. Karen Leitner

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

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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 Pavone

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

Tracey 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.