Ashley Banek is the founder and CEO of Samara Health, a concierge women’s healthcare company redefining how women navigate complex health concerns—starting with endometriosis.

 

After years of experiencing misdiagnoses, medical gaslighting, and a lack of coordinated support during her own journey with endometriosis, Ashley turned pain into purpose. She launched Samara to give women what she never had: a care team that listens, leads, and walks with you through the moments that matter most.

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Backed by over 15 years in healthcare, human performance, and corporate wellness, Ashley has designed and scaled wellbeing programs inside Big Tech and led teams at the intersection of health, technology, and service design. She brings both operational rigor and deep empathy to Samara’s model of care.

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Samara Health delivers expert-led, evidence-based care with a concierge approach. Members receive access to on-demand nurse advocates, curated care plans, specialist referrals, and professional coaching—all coordinated through a single, high-touch team that considers the whole woman, not just her symptoms.

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The company is built on the belief that women deserve healthcare that’s not just reactive—but strategic, personal, and proactive. With women spending 25% more of their lives in poor health than men—and facing systemic barriers to diagnosis and treatment—Samara is on a mission to close the gap and elevate the care women receive during their most pivotal years.

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Ashley is passionate about creating care systems that reflect the real lives of women. Her mission is simple: to make healthcare more connected, more compassionate, and more effective—for every woman navigating the complexity of her health.