Judith A. Salerno, MD, MS, is President Emeritus and Senior Scholar at NYAM. Dr. Salerno served as President of The New York Academy of Medicine from September 2017 through September 2022, leading its strategic vision to advance health equity. Dr. Salerno is a physician executive and one of the nation’s pre-eminent leaders in health and health care. Prior to coming to NYAM, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Susan G. Komen ™, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, with over $2.9 billion invested in research, community health and advocacy. During her tenure from 2013 to 2016, she oversaw global operations, guided the development of a new strategic direction and re