Alana Mbanza
Health Tech Founder and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Advocate
- Role
- Idea Accelerator Builder at Builders Backers
- Location
- Tulsa, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alana Mbanza
Alana Mbanza brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional expertise, and academic knowledge as the founder and CEO of EmpowerMS, LLC. Having personally navigated the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alana intimately understands the experiences that many individuals encounter as they seek to redefine themselves after diagnosis. Alana has over a decade of professional experience in mental health coaching and counseling; and her approach to management of chronic autoimmune diseases is deeply rooted in an understanding of behavioral psychology and change management. Her mission is to empower people living with autoimmune conditions to navigate their health and wellness journeys with confidence and resilience, utilizing innovative, AI-driven solutions to improve their quality of life.
Experience
Idea Accelerator Builder
Nov 2024 — Present
Builders + Backers is a venture investment firm that equips and funds entrepreneurs building the most promising ideas. Its Idea Accelerator program helps early-stage entrepreneurs go from idea to action in just a few short weeks.
Education
UCLA
MA, African American Studies, Educational Psychology
2009 — 2011
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS, Psychology, African American Studies
2004 — 2008
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