Dr. Nwando Anyaoku is a physician executive, speaker, coach and consultant based in Seattle Washington. A pediatrician by training, she serves as the Chief Health Equity Officer for Providence Swedish Health Services. In this capacity, she works with clinical and community leaders to advance equity in healthcare, and culturally competent care delivery. She is also a great advocate for protecting and elevating health equity through technology and digital innovation.

Dr. Anyaoku is committed to leadership development and supporting physicians and executives on their leadership journey. She has several years of experience as a mentor and coach to executives, especially diverse leaders, and is a much sought-after speaker and executive coach.

Through the different aspects of her work, Dr. Anyaoku pursues her life’s purpose to help people and communities bloom where they are planted. She brings her vast experience as a clinical and business leader and strategic thinker into play as she also serves on a number of community organizational boards, and also as a consultant and strategic advisor.