Dr. Iris Wright

IMA 2025 (E2) INDUSTRY IMPACT AWARD

ABOUT

Dr. Iris Wright, a powerhouse of entrepreneurial innovation and community impact, spearheading a diverse portfolio that includes Caring Hearts Telecare, Caring Hearts Foundation, Caring Hearts Telecoach, Wrights Holdings, Wright Way Logistics, and her influential media platforms: Author Iris Wright & Publishing, Real Talk with Iris, and Black Diamond Chronicle Magazine. A mother of six and grandmother of three, she relocated from Delaware to Newport News, Virginia, seven years ago in search of new beginnings. After a decade in restaurant management, her passion for healthcare was ignited at age 28, eventually leading her to launch Wrights Virtual Services in 2019. That leap paved the way for Caring Hearts Senior Living—later rebranded Caring Hearts Telecare—which has since been recognized as a leading provider in senior care. Dr. Wright’s visionary leadership and commitment to service earned her speaking invitations and numerous accolades, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Community Leader Award, and recognition in Forbes Top 20 Entrepreneurs of 2024.

Her work extends beyond business, touching lives through advocacy, authorship, and social justice. Dr. Wright’s bestsellers—Injustice Volumes I & II, Black Diamond Chronicles, Joy 365, and more—highlight her commitment to empowerment, with new titles like Injustice: My Story and Teen Mom to Entrepreneur set for 2025. She founded the Injustice Movement in 2023 to aid the wrongly accused and is currently advocating for clemency in a high-profile non-violent case. With two honorary doctorates, numerous awards, and ongoing campaigns for fair senior care, Dr. Wright continues to be a beacon of purpose, healing, and transformation for communities nationwide.

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