Dr. Maysa Akbar in the News

January 2024

The Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare for 2024

Leading the future of healthcare with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Women We Admire is proud to present The Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare for 2024. When it comes to serving the health and wellness of local communities and people across the world, it’s imperative that healthcare leaders value and embody tolerance, fairness, and open-mindedness.

January 2023

2023 Top 15 Champion’s of Diversity are women and Men of Action

APA’s Maysa Akbar Brings Healing to People Harmed by Discrimination and Racism

Maysa Akbar, Chief Diversity Officer and Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest at the American Psychological Association (APA), focuses on all aspects of diversity and inclusion for historically marginalized and vulnerable populations. She is galvanizing efforts to bring awareness and healing to people of color who have experienced racism and racial trauma while promoting allyship.

OWN Your Health Advisory Board

Dr. Maysa Akbar, is proud to be a part of the OWN Your Health Advisory Board

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