Building a Public Health Tech Start Up

Go behind the scenes with Georgina Dukes-Harris—public health innovator, startup founder, and maternal health equity champion. Learn how she’s navigating the startup world, raising $1.5M, and designing tech that truly centers community needs. If you're curious about building a purpose-driven career at the intersection of health and tech, this session is for you.

Georgina Dukes-Harris is a healthcare innovator and founder with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of public health, technology, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Swishvo, she leads efforts to make holistic and culturally rooted care more accessible and reimbursable. Georgina has raised over $100K in non-dilutive funding and is currently raising $1.5M through a community-centered campaign to scale Swishvo’s impact. She champions initiatives focused on maternal health equity, particularly for Black women, and is passionate about storytelling that drives change. Georgina holds a Bachelor’s in Public Health Science from Clemson University and a Master’s in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband, two children, and one on the way.