Priscilla Chan

Priscilla Chan (born December 24, 1985) is an American philanthropist, physician, and co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), one of the world's largest charitable organizations. Born in Boston to Vietnamese immigrant parents, she earned her medical degree from UCSF School of Medicine and trained as a pediatrician, giving her a deep commitment to healthcare and child welfare. She met her future husband Mark Zuckerberg in Harvard's psychology program, and they married in 2012. Through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, established in 2015, Priscilla has directed billions of dollars toward improving education through personalized learning, advancing scientific research, infectious disease prevention, and supporting the lives of disadvantaged people. Her work has focused on reducing inequality and promoting opportunity across multiple sectors. As a physician, mother, and philanthropist, Priscilla represents a new generation of businesswomen leveraging wealth and expertise for social impact. Her commitment to education reform and scientific advancement has influenced global philanthropy, and she continues to be recognized as a major force in contemporary charitable giving and social change.