Akash Desai

Akash Desai is a highly skilled professional in domestic health policy and healthcare data with a wealth of strategic and data-intensive project experience across various sectors of the healthcare industry.

With a solid educational background that includes a Master's in Health Policy and Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Bachelor's with double majors in Physiology and Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Akash brings a diverse skill set to his work.

Currently, Akash holds the position of Senior Data Scientist & Strategy Consultant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, showcasing his expertise in the field. Prior to this role, he gained valuable experience working in strategic and corporate development at Kaiser Permanente and other reputable organizations in the healthcare sector.

Throughout his career, Akash has demonstrated a genuine passion for improving public health and welfare, aligning his professional endeavors with his personal mission of driving positive change in the healthcare landscape.

His previous roles have included positions such as Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, Senior Analyst at Grand Rounds Health, and Analytics Consultant at Beghou Consulting, where he honed his skills in data analytics, strategy development, and innovation within the healthcare industry.

Akash's experience also extends to research and policy roles, having served as an Associate in Health Policy Research at the American Institutes for Research and as a Global Public Policy Summer Associate at Eli Lilly and Company, where he further expanded his expertise in the healthcare policy realm.

In addition to his corporate experience, Akash has a solid foundation in academic research, having worked as a Research Health Science Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and as a Staff Research Associate at NCIRE - The Veterans Health Research Institute.

His multifaceted background also includes a period of self-employment, during which he provided education and research support services, underscoring his commitment to leveraging his skills for the betterment of healthcare and public welfare.