Tammy Hawes at an executive round-table discussion

Board & Advisory

I partner with growth-stage companies at the intersection of healthcare and technology to provide strategic governance and operational perspective.

I bring a distinct lens to the boardroom: that of an operator who has founded, scaled, and successfully exited a technology company. Having sat on both sides of the M&A table, I understand the mechanics of scaling operations, structuring teams for growth, and preparing an organization for enterprise acquisition.

Strategic Fit

I am actively considering board and advisory roles that align with my expertise in:

  • Healthcare technology strategy
  • Enterprise platform and data strategy
  • Growth-stage scaling and operations
  • M&A preparation and execution
  • Corporate governance
  • AI strategy in healthcare

I bring a current, working perspective on how AI is reshaping healthcare technology — from someone who has built with it, not just talked about it.

Board & community leadership

  • Content Development Committee, Nashville Health Care Council (2025–present)
  • Past Board of Directors, Nashville Health Care Council (2022–2023)
  • Past Finance Chair, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (Nashville)
  • Fellow, Nashville Health Care Council Fellows Initiative (2016)

Track record

  • Founded Virsys12 in 2011; bootstrapped for seven years before raising first outside funding, led by Salesforce Ventures, in 2018.
  • Inc. 5000, two years running — No. 2,448 (2023) and No. 2,345 (2024); No. 62, Inc. Regionals Southeast (2024).
  • Acquired by HealthStream (NASDAQ: HSTM) in 2025.
  • Salesforce Partner Innovation Award (2017, 2024); Gartner “Cool Vendor” and IDC MarketScape Contender (2018).

How I engage

Advisory board roles, and fractional or sounding-board engagements for founders and CEOs. Nashville-based, working nationally.

Discuss an Opportunity

If you represent a growth-stage healthcare or technology company looking for operational board perspective, please reach out.