Influential Woman · Mental Health

Anna Tung

Director of Product Marketing, Talkiatry

Miami, FL 33138

Her Story

About Anna

I lead provider marketing for a clinician-founded psychiatry practice, where my focus is helping psychiatrists understand what it’s actually like to practice within our model, from clinical support and autonomy to the day-to-day experience of delivering care virtually.

My background is in marketing across tech companies, but my move into mental health was very intentional. I wanted to work on something that felt more connected to people and more meaningful long term. Mental health care felt like one of the most important spaces to apply my skill set, especially as conversations around burnout, access to care, and clinician support continue to grow.

What I enjoy most about marketing is that it’s ultimately about understanding people, what they care about, what motivates them, and how to communicate in ways that feel real and trustworthy. Today, that means helping clinicians navigate career decisions while building brands and experiences that feel more human in healthcare.

I’m especially interested in clinician experience, employer brand, virtual care, healthcare workforce trends, and how thoughtful communication can help organizations build stronger relationships with both providers and patients.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Anna

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute a lot of my success to my family. I’m a first-generation American, and my parents immigrated from China and Malaysia in pursuit of the American dream. Watching them move to a completely new country, build a life from scratch, and create opportunities for our family gave me a strong sense of resilience and perspective from an early age.

One thing they always encouraged was taking opportunities and having the confidence to carve out your own path. They gave me the freedom and support, emotionally, financially, and personally, to really explore who I wanted to become.

What’s interesting is that I come from a family almost entirely made up of doctors, except for me. Choosing not to go into medicine was a pretty big decision, especially as a first-generation kid, but my family fully supported it. In a way, it’s come full circle because I now work closely with psychiatrists and healthcare professionals every day. Growing up around medicine gave me a deep understanding and respect for clinicians, even though I took a different path professionally.

Looking back, I think that combination of support, trust, and encouragement to pursue something authentic to myself has shaped a lot of where I am today.

02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

The best advice I’d give to young women entering the industry is to spend real time figuring out what genuinely excites you, because that’s what will carry you through the harder moments in your career. Instead of only focusing on titles or what seems like the “right” next move, think about the kinds of problems you enjoy solving, the people you like working with, and the work that naturally energizes you.

I also think it’s important to trust your instincts early on. Especially for women, there can be pressure to follow a certain path or ignore feelings when something doesn’t feel quite right. Over time, I’ve learned that your gut is usually telling you something important, whether it’s about a role, a company culture, or the type of work that actually aligns with who you are.

For me, success came from leaning into what felt authentic instead of trying to force myself into a version of success that didn’t fit. Once you find work that connects with your strengths and values, everything else tends to build more naturally from there.

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