Rachell
Dumas
RN, MSN · Building the future of patient advocacy where technology meets compassion.
10+
Years in Healthcare
20+
Speaking Engagements
18+
Podcast Features
As Featured In
About Me
A nurse who became a tech founder because the system needed fixing.
I'm a Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience, an MSN in Nursing Informatics, and a Doctoral Candidate in Nursing Informatics. My career has been dedicated to improving how healthcare systems serve the people who need them most.
My work is built from lived experience, including pregnancy loss, medical dismissal, and a neurological misdiagnosis that led to two brain surgeries. I build because I know what it feels like to not be heard.
Rachell Dumas, RN, MSN
Health Tech Founder & Maternal Health Advocate
What I'm Building
My Ventures
Human-Enabled AI Reporting & Documentation
A patient advocacy platform helping patients and caregivers track symptoms, navigate healthcare, and escalate concerns in real time, powered by AI and built by a nurse who's been there.
Official PerinatalSafe Spot™
Nonprofit Organization
A nonprofit supporting families navigating pregnancy loss, maternal health challenges, and healing journeys, because no one should grieve alone.
Official PerinatalSafe Spot™
Keynote Speaker
20+ stages worldwide
Nurse Innovator
10+ years clinical experience
Maternal Health Advocate
Changing the narrative
Recognized for Impact
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
Sept 2025
BTS Future Honors Award
Dec 2025
What people are saying
"Amazing story of loss, hope, and most importantly self advocacy! Speaker Rachell Dumas, MSN, RN will put you in the center of her personal journey in a unique and engaging way that drives home the necessity of health care reform. I encourage you to experience her emotional path to motherhood for yourself."
Jennifer Stewart
Google Review
"The founder's story is heartbreaking, yet sooooo inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for not only advocating for yourself, but building a platform to help others advocate for themselves."
T. Butler
Google Review
"Amazing bravery and determination. So many takeaways for all of us. Science, community, respect and compassion. Highly recommend Light After Nine and Rachell Dumas as a powerful speaker!"
Tracy MacNeal
Google Review
"Wonderful information. Powerful personal testimony that brought to light the many disconnects and missed opportunities in healthcare. Provided ways to address those issues and provide the best care to all patients."
Tonya Troncalli
Google Review
"My goodness this presentation moved me! A true example of turning pain into purpose. Thank you for the education."
Cheryl N Carr
Google Review
"Your story will help you find your purpose. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share!"
Alisha Donald
Google Review
In the Headlines
CNBC Make It · 2026
How GLP-1s are changing people's lives in unexpected ways
Featured as a healthcare voice on the impact of GLP-1 medications on patient lives.
Read ArticleHer Agenda · 2026
She-Built This City: South & Sunbelt Edition
Honored as a formidable founder building legacy in Atlanta's health tech scene.
Read ArticleWomen's Health · 2025
I Had Nine Pregnancy Losses Before My Cervical Condition Diagnosis
First-person account of navigating 9 pregnancy losses and a cervical insufficiency diagnosis.
Read ArticleEssence Magazine · 2025
Why Aren't We Talking More About Cervical Insufficiency?
Black Maternal Health Week feature on cervical insufficiency awareness.
Read ArticleMore Coverage
Vital Voices · 2025
2025 Fellow: Rachell Dumas
Bold Journey Magazine · 2025
Meet Rachell Dumas, BSN, RN
Lamaze International · 2025
Turning Pain Into Purpose: My Journey Through Pregnancy Loss
Postpartum Support Intl · 2025
From Loss to Light: My Journey Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Healing
Close The Chasm · 2025
Meet Our August Grant Winner: Rachell Dumas
Chamberlain University · 2026
How Rachell Dumas Found Her Greatest Role: Nursing
Chamberlain University
Alumni Profile: Superhero ICU Nurse and COVID-19 Educator
Hope for Georgia Moms
Rachell M. Dumas, Maternal Health Task Force
I speak on the topics that matter.
Featured Organizations
Missouri Maternal Health Convening
Keynote
Emory Healthcare
Black Maternal Health Panel
HMHB Maternal Health Awareness Day
Georgia State Capitol
Georgia Dept. of Public Health
Maternal Health ECHO Webinar
National Perinatal Task Force
Webinar
Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Maternal Health Webinar
Clinician Fest
Webinar Series
Zero to Three, Strolling Thunder
Washington, D.C.
March of Dimes
Fireside Chat with CMO
PSI, Black Maternal Mental Health Summit
Summit Speaker
Black Women for Wellness Conference
MIH Track Speaker
Featured on 20+ podcasts
The Self-Advocacy Starter Guide
Learn to organize your health concerns, prepare for appointments, and communicate with confidence. Developed by Rachell Dumas, RN, MSN.
Module 1: Your First Step to Being Heard
Learn why advocacy matters and how to start.
Module 2: 3 Mistakes Patients Make
Common pitfalls that make appointments less productive.
Module 3: Symptom Tracking Mastery
How to clearly communicate patterns to providers.
Module 4: What to Say When Dismissed
Scripts for navigating difficult conversations.
Module 5: Continue Your Journey
Advanced tools for complex healthcare situations.
Experience
Career & Credentials
Registered Nurse
10+ years clinical experience
Health Tech Founder
AI advocacy platform
Nonprofit Founder
Pregnancy loss support
DNP Candidate
MSN in Nursing Informatics
Public Speaker
20+ engagements & podcasts
Let's Connect
Find me everywhere.
Building solutions that help people be heard in healthcare.
Let's work together to create change.