Dr. Poonam Alaigh is a nationally recognized healthcare executive and a thought leader who has made significant contributions in multiple areas of healthcare. With her extensive training in internal and vascular medicine, Dr. Alaigh has developed an extraordinary passion for geriatric care. Her dedication to providing exceptional care to aging patients, particularly US Military Veterans, has earned her a reputation for excellence in the field.

Dr. Alaigh is a highly accomplished leader who has spent considerable time driving improvements and policy changes in Veterans’ Health and Public Health. As a Senior Advisor and Under Secretary of Health (acting) at the Veterans Health Administration, she brought about critical process improvements in Access to Care, playing a pivotal role in establishing the MISSION Act. Her leadership and expertise have made her a sought-after problem-solver and trusted advisor to senior executives on critical public health issues such as the COVID-19 crisis.

As a Research Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Alaigh focuses on research specific to mental health, geriatrics, and other chronic conditions. She is committed to creating system redesign solutions and rapid cycle improvement programs that are scalable and implementable. Dr. Alaigh's assertive approach to healthcare has made her a respected authority in the field, and her innovative solutions continue to drive positive changes in the healthcare industry.