Transformative Leadership for Healthcare Access and Inclusion

Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith stands at the forefront of leadership development as an internationally acclaimed thought leader and scholar focused on removing barriers to healthcare. With her groundbreaking research—documented in over 160 publications—she has established essential frameworks for engagement practices that ensure all communities receive quality healthcare regardless of background or circumstances.

A masterful facilitator of collaborative, cross-sector teams, Dr. Corbie-Smith guides organizations through transformational structural changes necessary to create truly inclusive healthcare systems. Her expertise is regularly sought by leaders striving to develop more accessible and effective approaches to community health challenges.

Her exceptional contributions earned her election to the National Academy of Medicine in 2018. Her influence extends through service on numerous advisory committees, including the NC Governor's Andrea Harris Social, Economic and Health Task Force, and as past President of the Society of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Corbie-Smith holds a BA from Cornell University, an MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and an MSc in clinical epidemiology from Emory University. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University, she now serves as Kenan Distinguished Professor and Associate Provost at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.