AfroTech Conference 2026
Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Chief Medical Officer, Hers
Track HealthStack Speaker, Legacy Speaker, Maternal Health in Practice
Biography
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is Chief Medical Officer at Hers. A board-certified OB/GYN with nearly twenty years of clinical experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and surgery, Dr. Shepherd is a women's health, sexual wellness, and menopausal expert, the founder of Sanctum Med and Wellness, and the author of Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause. As Hers' first-ever Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shepherd guides the clinical expertise that forms the foundation of the Hers brand across perimenopause and menopause, sexual health, dermatology, weight loss, and mental health.
Sessions
State of Maternal Health and the Digital Future with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Wed, Nov 4, 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM CT
Track Maternal Health in Practice
Maternal health is being transformed by digital tools, AI, and telemedicine, but innovation alone does not equal better outcomes. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer at Hers, examines what it will actually take to build maternal care systems that are more accessible, more effective, and more patient-centered, drawing on clinical expertise, health technology, and the responsibility that comes with building care at scale.
