Amiira Barton


Amiira is Tubman Health’s first youth Board Member. At an early age, she was a dancer; taking ballet, contemporary, modern, tap, and African dance.  Dance is her main form of expression. Amiira also enjoys robotics, coding and cooking. Currently a high-school student, she takes her academics seriously, as a prospective Physician. She’s grateful for the various perspectives and learning opportunities that came as a result of traveling over her life.

Amiira was a key volunteer for Tubman Health’s Blaxinate Campaign during the Summer of 2021. “Working for Tubman this summer was a life changing experience and I truly believe that this team is going to save the world. I want to dedicate my life to helping my community through healthcare. Especially our community. We are so mistreated in the medical and healthcare system specifically and I can’t sit back and watch. Being with Tubman is my way of giving back and fulfilling my life’s purpose.”
  • Superpower: My compassion for people and their needs.
  • Kryptonite: Takis.
  • Known on the streets for: My numerous ways of expression.
  • When not at work: I collect vinyls and paint.
  • I identify as: A Black/Caribbean/Italian gay woman.
  • I dedicate my work at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom to…: Speak my truth and educate others about the injustices of the healthcare system. I want to be a part of the solution and Tubman is the solution.