Events Speaker Bios

Sharon Allen

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of World Telehealth Initiative

As a recognized leader in international philanthropic telehealth, Sharon seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable populations through collaborations that address global health equity. Under her leadership, World Telehealth Initiative (WTI) developed an innovative model that leverages remote humanitarian healthcare professionals who provide sustainable medical expertise, via telehealth, to low-resourced communities worldwide. Since its founding in 2017, WTI has established remote specialist care and training for onsite clinicians in over 50 under-resourced hospitals and clinics globally. She is often asked to present at notable global healthcare conferences.

Sharon has been selected to serve on the World Health Organization Digital Health Board of Advisors and Roster of Experts. She also worked with the WHO on their Telehealth Roadmap for the Underserved and other projects.

The United Nations Association awarded Sharon with the Peace Prize in 2023.