Rachell Dumas, RN, MSN

Health Tech Founder · Registered Nurse · Keynote Speaker · Maternal Health Advocate

Who is Rachell Dumas?

Rachell Dumas is a registered nurse with over a decade of clinical experience, an MSN in Nursing Informatics, and a doctoral candidate in Nursing Informatics. She is the founder and CEO of HEARD (Human-Enabled AI Reporting & Documentation) and the nonprofit A Light After Nine.

Her work is built from lived experience — including 9 pregnancy losses, medical dismissal, and a neurological misdiagnosis that led to two brain surgeries. She builds technology and advocates for systemic change because she knows what it feels like to not be heard in healthcare.

What is HEARD?

HEARD is an AI-powered patient advocacy platform that helps patients document symptoms, navigate healthcare systems, and escalate concerns when dismissed by providers. It stands for Human-Enabled AI Reporting & Documentation.

Website: myheardapp.com

What is A Light After Nine?

A Light After Nine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. The name reflects Rachell's personal experience of nine pregnancy losses before having her son.

Website: alightafternine.org

Awards & Recognition

• Vital Voices Visionaries Fellow (2025)
• Georgia 100 Women of Excellence Awardee (2026)
• Business Elite 40 Under 40 Nominee (2026)
• Maternal Health Advocate of the Year (May 2025)
• Chamberlain Alumni Commit to Care Award (September 2025)
• BTS Future Honors Award (December 2025)

Press & Media

Rachell has been featured in:

• CNBC Make It — "How GLP-1s are changing people's lives in unexpected ways" (2026)
• Her Agenda — "She-Built This City: South & Sunbelt Edition" (2026)
• Women's Health — "I Had Nine Pregnancy Losses Before My Cervical Condition Diagnosis" (2025)
• Essence Magazine — "Why Aren't We Talking More About Cervical Insufficiency?" (2025)
• Vital Voices — 2025 Fellow
• Lamaze International, Postpartum Support International, March of Dimes, and 20+ podcasts

Speaking Topics

• Patient advocacy and healthcare navigation
• Maternal health equity and pregnancy loss awareness
• Health technology and AI in healthcare
• Turning lived experience into systemic change
• Navigating misdiagnosis and medical dismissal

Contact

• Email: rdumas@myheardapp.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rdumasrn
• Instagram: @therachelldumas
• Substack: rachelldumas.substack.com
• TikTok: @rdumasrn

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book Rachell Dumas as a speaker?

Email rdumas@myheardapp.com with the subject line "Speaking Inquiry" including your event details, date, and audience information.

What makes HEARD different from other health apps?

HEARD is built by a nurse who experienced medical dismissal firsthand. It combines AI-powered documentation with real advocacy tools — helping patients not just track symptoms, but escalate concerns and navigate complex healthcare situations.

Is Rachell available for media interviews?

Yes. Rachell is available for podcasts, panel discussions, keynotes, and media interviews. Contact rdumas@myheardapp.com.

Last updated: March 2026 · Visit main site