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Snapshot

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah is a distinguished physician, economist, and executive, currently serving as the President of The Rockefeller Foundation.

His career is marked by significant contributions to global development, public health, and sustainability.

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Notably, he served as the 16th Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from 2010 to 2015.

Early Life and Education

Born on March 9, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan, to Indian Gujarati immigrant parents, Dr.

Shah was raised in Ann Arbor. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan, followed by a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He also holds a Master of Science in Health Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Career

Dr.

Shah’s career encompasses roles in government, philanthropy, and the private sector. As USAID Administrator, he led the U.S. response to international