Charity Dean — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO & Founder of PHC Global, a biodefense technology startup
Founded PHC Global in July 2020
Served as Assistant Director of the California Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Held roles as Deputy and Public Health Officer for Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (2011-2018)
Holds an M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine from Tulane University
Recipient of the 2018 Physician of the Year award from the Central Coast Medical Association

Biography

Charity Dean is the CEO and Founder of PHC Global, a biodefense technology startup established in July 2020. Driven by a conviction that commercial innovation can address U.S. national security challenges, PHC Global develops advanced AI/ML technology and scientific tooling to enhance intelligence capabilities against emerging biological threats.