Whitney Perkins Witt, PhD, MPH, is an internationally recognized leader in population health, the social determinants of health (SDOH), health equity, and community initiatives. With 30 years of experience, she has held senior roles in prestigious non-profits, consulting firms, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and the federal government. Dr. Witt excels in executive leadership, strategic planning, and organizational operations, fostering partnerships and collaborative decision-making that cultivate teamwork.   

Dr. Witt harnesses innovation and data to address social determinants of health (SDOH), improve community well-being, and promote health equity. Throughout her career, she has made a significant impact through rigorous research, evaluation, and technical assistance, supporting public, private, academic, and non-profit organizations. She continues to strengthen her organization's brand through influential publications and active leadership in professional societies.

Recognized for her contributions, Dr. Witt was honored as one of the 2024 Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs by The Official Top 100 Magazine. This prestigious award recognizes visionary leaders who drive meaningful change and transform their industries through innovative thinking and entrepreneurial excellence. 

She earned her Doctorate and Master's degrees in Health Policy and Management and Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a post-doctoral research fellowship in Pediatric Health Services Research at the Harvard Medical School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Law and Women's Studies at Hampshire College. She is a certified practitioner in IBM Cognitive Services.