Digital Health Innovation Physician & Executive Leader; CEO at Digital Risk Compliance Solutions; Author of "Risk-Proofing Digital Health"; Chief Medical Officer at Emme

Washington, DC, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen Biography

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a triple-board certified physician recognized for her contributions to digital health innovation. DeRouen began her education at Hampton University before attending Boston University School of Medicine and completing her Family Medicine Residency at University of Maryland. Her expertise encompasses health equity, care for underserved populations, HIV prevention, transgender care, and lifestyle medicine, reflecting a broad understanding of healthcare delivery and digital transformation.

DeRouen serves as a physician executive leader in digital health, working as a digital health risk management consultant and as CEO and principal consultant at Digital Risk Compliance Solutions. In these roles, she assists organizations in navigating digital health risk management, providing strategic guidance, patient-centric solutions, and training for healthcare professionals to uphold industry standards. Her experience includes scaling businesses, collaborating with founders of high-growth companies, and contributing to the development of technologies valued at $100 million. DeRouen also holds the position of chief medical officer at Emme, a women's health startup.

As a published author, DeRouen wrote "Risk-Proofing Digital Health," a guide focused on compliance and quality in health technology. She is a two-time best-selling co-author and delivered the TEDx talk "Did Disney Just Save Healthcare? Imagine This," which addresses challenges in the healthcare system and proposes strategies for integrating medicine and technology to improve outcomes and build trust.

DeRouen founded The Pace Makerz, a nonprofit initiative aimed at reducing healthcare disparities for underserved communities. She has hosted "The Prospective Doctor" podcast, sharing insights for aspiring medical students and interviewing experts on success strategies in medicine. DeRouen is a Fides Healthcare Influencer Member at the World Health Organization and an OpenAI Forum Member. Her work spans health equity, artificial intelligence governance, and leadership in healthcare, combining clinical knowledge with entrepreneurial and communication skills to engage audiences across the healthcare and technology sectors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2026.

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen Speaking Topics

  • Dissecting Health Disparities

    The healthcare system is broken. There has been some light shed on the complex and nuanced nature of healthcare disparities. This talk is aimed to define disparities and uncover the underlying reasons behind them, while giving hope as to how to address them in the future. The audience will gain valuable insights into practical solutions and strategies for combating bias and working towards achieving greater health equity. This enlightening event was deemed essential for everyone that the healthcare system will touch.

  • Technological Determinants of Health

    In this captivating and energetic keynote speech, we embark on a journey to explore the technological determinants of health and how they can revolutionize the healthcare system. Drawing from real-life examples and humor, we discover the power of technology in improving access to care, empowering individuals, and addressing social determinants of health.

    Through the lens of leadership, we envision a world where healthcare leaders embrace innovation and leverage the potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We delve into the exponential growth and accelerating change of our era, emphasizing the need for personal and organizational transformation. Attendees gain insights into how personal discomfort serves as a catalyst for breakthrough growth, enabling leaders to lead change as their competitive advantage.

    Key takeaways include:

    • Embracing Discomfort: Attendees learn to use personal discomfort as a springboard for innovative thinking and breakthrough ideas. We highlight the critical role discomfort plays in achieving business success.

    • The Human Experience: Through a moving and powerful example, attendees experience firsthand the depths of the human experience. This emotional journey serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

    • Embracing Constraints: Attendees gain an understanding of how constraints, hardships, and problems can be reframed as opportunities for innovation. We explore a methodology that encourages embracing circumstances to unlock creativity and foster innovation.

    • Creating an Innovative Ecology: By fostering an environment where individuals create big goals, attendees learn to cultivate an ecosystem that encourages actions previously deemed unthinkable. This approach promotes a culture of innovation and accelerates transformative change.

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen Videos

Did Disney Just Save Healthcare? Dr. Erkeda DeRouen | TEDxDeSoto

Did Disney Just Save Healthcare? Dr. Erkeda DeRouen | TEDxDeSoto

Imagine the changes that could be made to better healthcare. Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a triple board-certified Family, Diversity, and Lifestyle Medicine...

The Prospective Doctor with Dr. Erkeda DeRouen

The Prospective Doctor with Dr. Erkeda DeRouen

Merging Medicine & Technology With Dr. Erkeda DeRouen - YouTube

Merging Medicine & Technology With Dr. Erkeda DeRouen - YouTube

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Dissecting Health Disparities, Technological Determinants of Health, Finding the Power in YOU and . The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Erkeda DeRouen for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Erkeda DeRouen generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ivelyse Andino, Valerie Montgomery Rice, Joia Crear-Perry, Patrice A. Harris and Chaunté Lowe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Erkeda DeRouen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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