Ivy Hsu
About Ivy Hsu
Ivy Hsu is the Director of Future of Aging at the Milken Institute Health, with a background in finance and health promotion from the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Milken Institute
Ivy Hsu is the Director, Future Of Aging at Milken Institute Health. Since 2022, she has been working in Santa Monica, California. Her role involves developing and implementing strategies to address the health and well-being of the aging population. She brings a strong background in finance and healthcare to her position, contributing to the institute's mission of improving the global aging experience.
Previous Positions and Research Experience
Before her current role, Ivy Hsu served in various capacities at the University of Southern California. She worked as a Circulation Assistant at USC Leavey Library from 2019 to 2020, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology from 2018 to 2020. Previously, she was a Clinical Research Coordinator at Keck Medicine of USC in 2018. These roles allowed her to develop skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, essential for her career in healthcare and finance.
Educational Background in Finance and Health Promotion
Ivy Hsu holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, which she pursued from 2020 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies from USC Keck School of Medicine, earned between 2017 and 2020. Her educational background combines finance and health promotion, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and financial models.
Contributions to Public Health Initiatives
Ivy Hsu has contributed significantly to public health initiatives focused on improving health literacy and reducing disparities in the United States. She has been involved in projects related to antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and financing antibiotic development. Her work includes contributing to reports on innovative finance models for global early warning systems, including country case studies for Kenya and Brazil. These efforts underscore her commitment to addressing global health challenges.
Involvement in Global Health Finance
At Milken Institute Health, Ivy Hsu has been involved in discussions and projects related to financing global health initiatives. Her work on financing global early warning systems for pandemics and antimicrobial resistance showcases her ability to tackle complex global health issues. By contributing to these initiatives, she aims to create sustainable finance models that support global health preparedness and response strategies.