Our Mission
HealthMentors.org empowers students by providing personalized, accessible mentorship and educational resources to navigate educational and career pathways effectively. Through a dynamic platform, we connect students with experienced mentors from various healthcare-related fields, enriching their decision-making process for college and career choices.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every student, regardless of their background, receives the guidance necessary to succeed in their educational and career endeavors. HealthMentors.org aims to create an inclusive community of learners and professionals who share knowledge, foster ambition, and build futures together.
Our Founders
Dr. John Shufeldt
CEO
Dr. John Shufeldt has over three decades of healthcare entrepreneurship. He earned his MD from the Rosalind Franklin Medical School and holds an MBA and JD from Arizona State University. John founded NextCare, Inc., expanding it to 60 clinics across six states, and launched MeMD, LLC, later acquired by Walmart. He created Tribal Health to address healthcare needs in Indigenous territories and founded Xcellerant Ventures, a VC firm for health-tech startups. John has authored numerous books and articles, serves as an adjunct professor, and is an accomplished aviator.
Nicholas Harris
CTO
Nicholas Harris is a lifelong learner with a Bachelor of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management. He is the founder of SwiftHealth.ai (formerly HealthGPT+), focusing on AI-driven health solutions. Nicholas works with Tribal Health and MyAutoBio, leveraging his expertise in Python, OpenAI, and Pinecone to develop innovative AI tools. His diverse experience across industries enhances the technical development of HealthMentors.org.
Our Services and Offerings
HealthMentors.org provides a robust platform designed to support students and mentors through various features:
- Social Community Platform: Mentor and mentee sign-ups.
- Direct Messaging and Forum Discussions: Facilitates interactions.
- AI Advisor Chatbot: Offers career guidance and educational support.
- Free Resources: Includes guides, blogs, and articles.
- Career Quiz: Helps users identify suitable career paths.
Our Value Proposition
HealthMentors.org is a user-friendly, free platform offering personalized guidance with AI-enhanced tools for specific career and educational information.
Join Us
At HealthMentors.org, we believe in the power of mentorship and the importance of accessible education. Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals and make a lasting impact on students’ lives. Together, we can build a future where every student has the guidance and support they need to succeed.