Leadership Profile
Mary Showstark
Advisor - AI & Health Innovation
Dr. Mary Showstark is a Yale University professor, physician associate, and humanitarian leader dedicated to advancing global health, education, and technology for social good. With experience spanning trauma surgery, disaster response, and international health systems, she has collaborated with institutions such as the World Bank, WHO, and Health Tech Without Borders. As Founding Director of the Virtual Interprofessional Education Collaborative (VIPE), she pioneers innovative learning through extended reality and AI. Bridging medicine, ethics, and innovation, Dr. Showstark empowers the next generation of changemakers shaping a more resilient and equitable world.
Focus Areas
Health & Wellbeing SDG3
Ethical AI & Emerging Technologies
Humanitarian Leadership
Education & Youth Empowerment SDG4
Global Diplomacy










