Priscilla Chan (wife of Mark Zuckerberg)
Priscilla Chan, born on February 24, 1985, in Braintree, Massachusetts, is an American pediatrician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She is best known as the wife of Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook.
Priscilla Chan graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then pursued her medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she specialized in pediatrics. Priscilla Chan completed her residency in pediatrics at UCSF and subsequently worked as a pediatrician.
Alongside her medical career, Priscilla Chan is actively involved in philanthropy. In 2010, she and Mark Zuckerberg launched the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), a philanthropic organization aimed at advancing human potential and promoting equality. The organization focuses on areas such as education, healthcare, scientific research, and criminal justice reform.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg have made significant commitments through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, including pledging to donate the majority of their wealth to charitable causes over their lifetimes. The organization supports various initiatives and projects, with a particular emphasis on improving educational opportunities and addressing health disparities.
Priscilla Chan is dedicated to using her background in medicine and her philanthropic efforts to make a positive impact on society. She continues to be actively involved in the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s work, collaborating with experts and organizations to drive meaningful change in areas of importance to her and her husband.
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