Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson is the Executive Director of Public Affairs at Gilead Sciences and President of the Gilead Foundation.12 In her role, she leads strategic programming related to the Creating Possible Fund, which aims to advance health justice and human rights.1

Key aspects of Kate Wilson's professional background and responsibilities include:

• She directs the Gilead Foundation's philanthropic pillars and strategic programming to advance a thriving health ecosystem.2

• Kate is committed to addressing disparities in healthcare and education, and turning allyship into action to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.1

• She has been instrumental in designing and developing numerous strategic initiatives focused on advancing health equity for underserved communities.12

• A notable project she helped architect is the Gilead COMPASS Initiative, a 10-year program addressing HIV disparities in the Southern United States.1

Prior to her role at Gilead, Kate worked as an attorney specializing in the intersection of law, science, and health policy.1 Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree from UCLA
• Law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law
• Member of the California State Bar1

Kate is also involved in various professional and community organizations:

• Board member for Life Science Cares Bay Area
• Member of the Leadership Council of San Mateo County1

At 49 years old, Kate was born in Chicago, Illinois, and currently resides in East Palo Alto.5 Her work at the Gilead Foundation focuses on creating a thriving health ecosystem and addressing social determinants of health through various initiatives and partnerships.34