Soad Abbadi, MPH, is a distinguished public health architect, regulator, and innovator. She brings over twelve years of expertise as a Health Scientist for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with a focus in regulatory science, proposed rule-making, clinical trial strategy, and cross-agency collaboration. Known for her thought leadership, growth mindset, and ability to build strong, strategic partnerships, Soad marries her public health training with human-centered design principles to enable mission-critical initiatives.
Overarchingly, Soad is entrusted with making evidence-based practice recommendations that promote public health and alleviate structural barriers that may impede health equity. Her passion for bridging health disparities for marginalized communities via technology and through a culturally competent lens fuels Soad’s interest in pursuing opportunities with Aspen Digital.
In her free time, Soad loves playing tennis, hiking, and reformer pilates. She also enjoys traveling around the world to remain curious and learn from diverse perspectives and lived experiences. On a personal note: Soad was born in Khartoum, Sudan, speaks fluent Arabic and is a fraternal twin. She strives to build meaningful connections, engage in courageous conversations, and show up as her authentic self.
