Founder and CEO

Alana Mbanza brings a unique blend of personal experience, professional expertise, and academic knowledge as the founder and CEO of EmpowerMS, LLC. Having personally navigated the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alana intimately understands the experiences that many individuals encounter as they seek to redefine themselves after diagnosis.

Alana has over a decade of professional experience in mental health coaching and counseling; and her approach to management of chronic autoimmune diseases is deeply rooted in an understanding of behavioral psychology and change management.

Her mission is to empower people living with autoimmune conditions to navigate their health and wellness journeys with confidence and resilience, utilizing innovative, AI-driven solutions to improve their quality of life.

Founder and COO

Sheena Huntt is an outgoing and energetic leader with over 18 years of experience in building and improving process performance in the healthcare industry. Sheena holds a Master of Business Administration from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-

Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Professional Development from Eastern Illinois University. Certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP), she combines strategic thinking with a positive attitude to transform plans into actionable solutions.

Sheena possesses a knack for motivating and directing teams, optimizing workplace productivity, and fostering professional growth—all with a dash of humor.