At Marti Health, the mission is to change the way patients receive care, starting with a dedicated focus on supporting the sickle cell disease patient, caregiver, and advocacy community. Dr. Dankwa-Mullan's leadership ensures that these services are not only cutting-edge but also deeply rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and the integration of the social determinants of health.

In addition to her role at Marti Health, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan serves on the advisory boards of two health technology startups, where she leverages her expertise in artificial intelligence to address health disparities.  Her commitment to innovation and equity extends to her role as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she inspires the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Prior to her current endeavors, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan made significant contributions as the Chief Health Equity Officer at IBM Watson Health. Her work received widespread recognition, earning her a place in the prestigious IBM Industry Academy of distinguished leaders.

Before her time at IBM, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan held various leadership roles at the National Institutes of Health, where she spearheaded transformative research initiatives to advance the science of health disparities. Her dedication to this field earned her numerous awards and professional recognition, including the NIH Director's Award for sustained and outstanding leadership.

Dr. Dankwa-Mullan’s keen insight and passion for patient-centered care and equitable health outcomes is evidenced in her extensive publication record, which includes over 90 publications on health disparities and the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. As the lead scientific editor and author of the groundbreaking textbook The Science of Health Disparities Research, she continues to shape the future of healthcare research and practice.

With her expertise in health equity, artificial intelligence, and implementation science, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan is committed to driving meaningful change in healthcare. Inspired by her exceptional background and extensive experience, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan's visionary leadership has defined her organizational vision: to transform healthcare delivery by fostering an inclusive, culturally competent, and compassionate system. Read Less ^