Karen DeSalvo

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Chief Health Officer at Google, Former Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Karen DeSalvo Biography

Dr. Karen DeSalvo is a physician executive working at the intersection of medicine, public health, and information technology whose career has focused on improving health and eliminating disparities. She is the Chief Health Officer of Google where she leads a team of health professionals who provide guidance for the development of inclusive research, products and services.

Before joining Google, Dr. DeSalvo was National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Assistant Secretary for Health (Acting) in the Obama Administration. During her time at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. DeSalvo focused on creating a more consumer-oriented, transparent and value-based health system.

Dr. DeSalvo served as the New Orleans Health Commissioner following Hurricane Katrina, where she built an innovative and award-winning model of neighborhood-based primary care and mental health services for low-income, uninsured and other vulnerable individuals that boasts a sophisticated health IT infrastructure. She was previously Vice Dean for Community Affairs and Health Policy at the Tulane School of Medicine where she was a practicing internal medicine physician, educator, researcher and leader. She serves on the Council of the National Academy of Medicine.

Dr. DeSalvo earned her Medical Doctorate and Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University, and Master's in Clinical Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health. She has an honorary doctorate from her alumnus institution, Suffolk University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/10/2024.

Karen DeSalvo Videos

  • Karen DeSalvo - Axios BFD: San Francisco
    Karen DeSalvo in conversation wiht Axios' Ina Fried
  • Dr. Karen DeSalvo - Suffolk University Commencement Address
  • What's Next After a Vaccine is Made | Google Zeitgeist 2020
    Merck & Co. CEO Kenneth C. Frazier and Google's Dr. Karen DeSalvo talk about what it will take to control the pandemic in the long term, and how...

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Karen DeSalvo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen DeSalvo for your event is available upon request. Karen DeSalvo generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Patrice A. Harris, Dr. Joel Selanikio, Dr. Jeffrey Bauer, Glen Tullman and Rishi Manchanda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen DeSalvo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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