Valda Crowder

Valda Crowder, MD, MBA—known affectionately as “Dr. V”—is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, healthcare leader, and public policy expert with more than 30 years of experience on the front lines of some of the nation’s most complex health challenges. Her career spans four pandemics, mass-casualty events, natural disasters, and decades of caring for patients across urban, rural, correctional, and underserved communities.
A pioneer in the field of emergency medicine, Dr. Crowder has helped shape healthcare policy and systems designed to improve access, outcomes, and health equity. Her work has contributed to national healthcare policy, including the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), while her leadership has helped reimagine approaches to addiction, mental health, violence, and care for vulnerable populations.
Combining deep clinical experience with expertise in business, public policy, and health systems, Dr. Crowder brings a powerful perspective to the intersection of medicine, equity, and the real-world challenges facing healthcare today.