Ashish Jha Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Dr. Ashish K. Jha was born in Pursaulia, Bihar, India, and moved to the United States in his early teens. He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a degree in economics and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Following his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, he completed a fellowship in General Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and received an MPH from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Jha has been a prominent figure in public health, serving as the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health since 2020. His tenure at Brown has been marked by significant advancements in public health research and education, including the launch of initiatives focused on health equity and pandemic preparedness. During his temporary leave from Brown, he led the U.S. government's COVID-19 response, where his efforts were widely praised for effectively translating scientific challenges into actionable policies. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Jha is a prolific researcher with nearly 300 publications in prestigious journals and is frequently cited in the media for his insights on public health issues. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including election to the National Academy of Medicine and recognition by Fortune and The Boston Globe as one of the most influential leaders in health. Dr. Jha continues to influence the field through his work at Brown, where he focuses on transforming public health education and research to address contemporary challenges and prepare for future public health crises. His commitment to science, policy, and education exemplifies his dedication to improving health outcomes both in the U.S. and globally.