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Commencement Speaker

We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Commencement speaker is Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP! 

Dr. Khaldun is a nationally recognized emergency medicine physician, public health executive, and health policy expert who currently serves as President and CEO of the Public Health Accreditation Board, the nation’s sole accrediting body for governmental public health. In this role, she leads efforts to advance quality, accountability, and modernization across the U.S. public health system. Her distinguished career has spanned clinical medicine, local, state, and federal government, and leadership in the private and nonprofit sectors.

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“Dr. Khaldun embodies the impact and leadership that define our community,” said Kelly Gebo, the Michael and Lori Dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health. “Her career demonstrates how public health training can shape policy, strengthen health systems, and advance equity for communities across the country. We are honored to welcome her back to the Milken Institute School of Public Health to inspire our graduating class as they begin their own journeys in public health.”

“My time at the Milken Institute School of Public Health helped shape my commitment to advancing policies and programs that can truly transform the health of communities. It is an honor to return to the school and celebrate graduates who are prepared to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact,” said Khaldun.

Dr. Khaldun received her MPH in Health Policy from the Milken Institute School of Public Health in 2013 and has remained deeply engaged with our school and community throughout her career.