Sanja Basaric
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sanja Basaric currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence Program Lead within the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.Ss Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role she helps oversee the implementation of the enterprise AI strategy and supports the Department in expanding the use of Trustworthy AI to drive mission, manage risks, and accelerate operational outcomes.
A dedicated public servant, Sanja has supported the Federal government’s civilian, veteran, and defense health agencies for the past 15+ years in biomedical research, public-private partnerships, program evaluation and management, emerging technologies, data governance and compliance, and cybersecurity. She is an accomplished strategic leader, entrepreneur, and leadership coach with extensive experience in leading mission-driven teams, developing comprehensive solutions, and forging meaningful relationships across sectors.
