Mission
At Banyan Consulting Co, our mission is to transform healthcare access and efficiency by leveraging behavioral science and digital innovation. We empower patients to actively engage in their healthcare journeys, promoting a more equitable and accountable system. By developing intuitive digital tools and fostering proactive patient engagement, we aim to make healthcare more accessible and effective for all. Banyan Consulting is committed to reducing healthcare disparities and ensuring optimal health outcomes for every individual.
About the Founder
Sheena Bhayana, founder of Banyan, has dedicated over a decade to transforming patient care with technology. Her journey began by revolutionizing hospital systems and EMR capabilities, leading to her focus on digital engagement strategies like streamlined online scheduling and enhanced patient communication. These efforts aim to make healthcare more accessible and patient-centered.
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Sheena combines her technical prowess with deep insights into human behavior. In 2020, she received a Master’s degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. This unique blend allows her to create solutions that are not only efficient but also ensuring patient outcomes are multi-faceted and meet patient needs on multiple levels. Her aim is to continually ensure that the patient always remains at the heart of healthcare delivery.
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Beyond her professional achievements, Sheena is an avid traveler, passionate about diversity and race equity, and a nature enthusiast. She loves animals and frequently fosters dogs and has recently adopted her new pup, Iyla. Sheena’s commitment to personal and professional growth is evident in her continual learning; she has taken courses in Data Analytics and actively engages in work on group dynamics and group relations.
Her life's work and personal passions reflect her commitment to improving healthcare, fostering inclusivity, and living a life connected to nature and animals, underscored by an unending quest for knowledge.