Meet Community Member Afia Asamoah, JD, MPP Co-Founder, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Head of Strategic Alliances, Waymark, Inc.

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Doug Riddle welcomes Afia Asamoah, a dynamic leader in healthcare innovation, policy, and equity. Afia shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family with strong service values to pursuing a career in healthcare, not as a physician, but by shaping systems that advance access and equity.Her experiences, from grassroots public health work in Ghana to regulatory policy roles in Washington and executive leadership in technology-enabled care, reveal her commitment to breaking barriers for underserved communities.The conversation highlights Afia’s work at Waymark, a company she co-founded, dedicated to improving access and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries amid changing policy and political landscapes. She explains how Waymark’s community-based model leverages technology and local expertise to address health-related social needs, prevent avoidable ER visits, and drive meaningful change.Afia offers insights on maintaining focus and motivation in demanding roles, emphasizing the value of celebrating progress, trusting her support network, being present, and staying grounded in gratitude and purpose.