Social impact, policy, and public health leader with experience managing teams to strategically advance health equity and the well-being of communities by leveraging change through social impact, philanthropy, and policy. Dr. Binta Beard, Head U.S. Social Impact and President of the U.S. Foundation at Novartis, brings experience from previous roles at AbbVie, Equinox Strategies, Podesta Group, and congressional health policy in the House and Senate. Dr. Beard holds a Doctor of Science and Masters of Science in Health & Social Behavior from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With her robust skill set Dr. Beard engages with community stakeholders, industry, and others to advance the health & well-being of communities. She is lives in Washington D.C. area with her husband and two children.