Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Eleanor Health and Vocal Advocate, Activist, and Author: Book; Podcast; LinkedIn; Twitter; Instagram (12.6K Reach)
- Earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Howard University, completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and General Psychiatry Residency at Emory University.
- Prior to co-founding Eleanor Health, she served as SVP of East Coast Operations and Chief Medical Officer for Anka Behavioral Health Inc.
- Her activism is geared towards the healthcare system’s responsibility to incorporate trauma-informed interventions aimed at addressing the harms of racism and marginalization faced by many communities in this country.
- She is an Aspen Institute Fellow
Her new book, Un-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life, is available for order now. - Her new podcast “Un-Addiction” shares empowering stories of recovery from substance use disorder and answers common questions surrounding addiction and mental health.
- In May 2023, she spoke at Quality Talks, an inspiring event with dynamic and thought-provoking speakers and inspiring dialogue on advancing the health care system and improving patient care.
- Nzinga is based in Atlanta, GA, and is available for events, virtual and in-person, speaking and Q&A, book signings, and more.
- Recent Press
Fierce Healthcare: General Catalyst leads addiction startup Eleanor Health’s $50M series C
Fierce Healthcare: Addiction treatment startup Eleanor Health expands reach with Horizon BCBSNJ partnership
The Boston Globe: Startups need more women in the board room
Axios: $50M for wraparound addiction support