Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, known as Dr. Bayo (“bye-oh”), is a nationally recognized health equity and maternal health advocate. She is the founder of Beyond Clinical Walls, a platform offering credible health information through engaging social media and podcast content. She is the medical director of the urgent care clinics at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. She recently graduated from the One Million Black Women In Business program sponsored by Goldman Sachs and NYU School of Business. She is a healthcare ally advocating for improving healthcare inequalities by utilizing health literacy and providing tangible solutions to reduce the cost of care for healthcare companies. 

Dr. Bayo’s influence is not confined to her medical practice. Most recently, she was appointed to the national CDC Community and Public Engagement Workgroup. Her role as medical director at the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team is another example of her numerous contributions. She was also appointed to the Nevada Patient Protection Commission in addition to her role as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging co-chair for the Nevada State Medical Association.

Dr. Bayo’s influence extends beyond her professional roles. As a national media contributor, prominent public speaker, and TEDx presenter, she has a platform to amplify her message. Her TEDx talk, ‘Do No Harm,’ has not only been a popular hit with over 2 million views but has also sparked a transformative conversation on maternal health and equity.