Freda Lewis-Hall

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall has dedicated over three decades of her life to the field of medicine, having carried out roles as a clinician, researcher, and leader within the biopharmaceuticals and life sciences industries. Her vast experience does not only come from these roles but also from senior leadership positions she held at Vertex, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pharmacia, Eli Lilly and Company, and most recently, Pfizer since 2009. Further showcasing her proficiency in the medical field, Lewis-Hall also served as Vice Chairperson and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Howard University College of Medicine, an institution from where she earned her medical doctorate, having graduated from Johns Hopkins University prior to that.

Aside from her professional roles, Lewis-Hall's influence extends to her advisory role at the National Institute of Mental Health, underlining her expertise in the realm of psychiatry.

Currently, Lewis-Hall's influence and expertise extend beyond her professional and advocacy roles, as she serves on multiple boards. These include SpringWorks Therapeutics, Dell Medical School, Harvard Medical School, FasterCures, the Foundation for the NIH, and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Her involvement in these diverse institutions further cements her standing as a trusted and respected figure in the world of medicine and health equity advocacy.