In this episode of FemTech Focus, Dr. Brittany Barreto sits down with the incredibly dynamic Akifa Khattak—a healthcare attorney, biotech expert, policy advocate, and Miss North Orlando 2025. With advanced degrees from Cornell and Johns Hopkins, Akifa is a powerhouse at the intersection of law, tech, and women’s health.
Akifa shares how her personal journey through a rare and severe case of endometriosis—including three surgeries, medical menopause, and fertility preservation—led her to co-found Her Health AI, a femtech company revolutionizing endometriosis diagnostics using artificial intelligence.
Together, we explore:
How AI is being trained to identify and map endometriosis more accurately and non-invasively
The regulatory, ethical, and privacy challenges of using AI in healthcare
What makes Brazil a leader in personalized endometriosis care
Akifa’s work lobbying for the Find It Early Act and pushing to include endometriosis in ADA accommodations
Why your data—and your story—can drive meaningful innovation in women’s health
From deep sea diving to deep system change, Akifa is reshaping the narrative of what it means to be a woman in healthcare—both as a patient and a professional.
Don’t miss this empowering episode that proves healing, hope, and innovation go hand-in-hand.