Tribal Diagnostics Welcomes Althea Wishloff to Board of Directors

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Tribal Diagnostics, a leading full-service CAP-accredited clinical laboratory, is pleased to announce the appointment of Althea Wishloff to its Board of Directors. Althea brings a wealth of experience in venture capital, private equity, and digital health platforms, and her addition marks a significant milestone in Tribal Diagnostics’ mission to provide high-quality laboratory services to underserved communities, particularly the Native American community.

Althea Wishloff currently serves as a General Partner at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, the first venture fund dedicated to investing in Native and Indigenous-led companies across the United States and Canada. At Raven, Althea leads the U.S. practice and supports health and tech-focused companies across Turtle Island. She is also a Venture Partner at Archangel Network of Funds and an Instructor at the Schulich School of Business at York University, where she teaches venture capital and private equity.

A member of the Gitxsan First Nation (Fireweed / Gisk’haast Clan), Althea’s diverse background and leadership in supporting innovative ventures and Indigenous-led initiatives make her a valuable addition to the Tribal Diagnostics Board.

“We are thrilled to welcome Althea Wishloff to our Board of Directors,” said Cory Littlepage, CEO of Tribal Diagnostics. “Her extensive experience and dedication to Indigenous communities align perfectly with our mission to provide accessible, high-quality laboratory services. Althea’s insights and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and reach.”

Since its inception in 2015, Tribal Diagnostics has quickly grown to serve over 2,500 healthcare clients, conducting millions of laboratory tests for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, infectious disease, and substance abuse. With a team of over 140 dedicated employees, Tribal Diagnostics is committed to providing patient-centric healthcare services that prioritize accessibility and affordability without compromising quality.

Althea expressed her excitement about joining the Tribal Diagnostics team, stating, “I’m honored to serve in this important role. Tribal Diagnostics and Cory are key elements of the Raven portfolio and founder community, and we look forward to the small part we’ll play in driving improved health outcomes among Native and non-Native folks nation-wide.”

About Tribal Diagnostics

Founded in 2015, Tribal Diagnostics is a full-service CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers a wide range of laboratory tests to healthcare providers, with a special focus on serving underserved areas, particularly the Native American community. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the company is dedicated to ensuring that high-quality laboratory tests are affordable and accessible to all, supporting the detection and management of critical disease states such as diabetes, heart disease, infectious disease, and substance abuse. For more information, visit www.tribaldiagnostics.com.