LIVE FROM HLTH25: Alyssa Ellis of Beyond Assisting on inspiring the next gen of surgical techs

“I just think there needs to be more awareness of the job itself and also just changing the culture of surgery that tends to be a little more negative.” Alyssa Ellis built a powerful digital community by doing what healthcare often struggles with: meeting clinicians where they are. In this HLTH 2025 interview, she shares how Beyond Assisting is using short-form content, peer-to-peer education, and purpose-driven storytelling to inspire the next generation of surgical techs and change the OR culture from the inside out.