I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey as a pediatric oncologist, bioethicist, educator, researcher, and healthcare leader. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to work alongside outstanding colleagues to advance ethical healthcare, precision medicine, and compassionate patient care while helping organizations navigate complex clinical and strategic decisions. I look forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact through leadership, collaboration, and board service.

I’m proud to share my executive biography, which captures my journey across behavioral health, ethics, public service, and global leadership—with a growing focus on AI, technology, and education. I’m actively exploring board and advisory opportunities where I can contribute to purpose-driven innovation.

David Ahern, Ph.D., is a pioneering leader in behavioral medicine and healthcare informatics, with over 40 years of experience advancing digital health solutions that integrate technology with behavioral science to improve patient care and public health outcomes. As a Senior Scientist at Abacus Health Solutions and a Senior Advisor to the FCC’s Connect2Health Task Force, he has played a critical role in developing evidence-based interventions for chronic disease management and expanding digital healthcare access to underserved populations. His academic contributions as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and research leadership at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have shaped the fields of eHealth and behavioral informatics, driving innovation in telehealth, mobile health, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahern has combined strategic foresight, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a deep commitment to health equity, making a lasting impact on the future of digital and behavioral healthcare.