AfroTech Conference 2026
Tanya Sam
Co-founder, Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing
Track HealthStack/ Medtech, Equity, Bias and Clinical Trust
Biography
Tanya Sam is an entrepreneur, angel investor, media personality, and co-founder of Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing, an independent publishing house amplifying underrepresented voices. She is also the founder of Tanya Time Book Club, a vibrant literary community connecting readers through powerful stories, author conversations, and cultural experiences. Tanya began her career as a registered nurse specializing in hematology-oncology, bringing a clinical perspective that continues to inform her work and conversations around healthcare, innovation, and technology.
Sessions
What National Health Institutions Can Actually Do For You
Thu, Nov 5, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Track HealthStack/ Medtech
Michellene Davis moved a $30 billion state budget before she took over National Medical Fellowships, which funds underrepresented students through medical school. Brandi Freeman leads the National Medical Association. Money, credentials, access to patients. Attendees will leave knowing what each institution funds, endorses, or adopts, how those calls get made, and who to contact first.
Opening Welcome: Why HealthStack, Why Now
Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM CT
Track Equity, Bias and Clinical Trust