Lisa Palko, PharmD

Lisa Palko, PharmD, most recently serves as the Executive Director at the Society for Digital Mental Health. Dr Palko earned her PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh with a specialization in psychiatry and is a passionate advocate for mental health and technology-driven solutions.  Her experience in the pharma industry includes serving as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Akili Interactive and as a Medical Director for Otsuka Digital Health. With more than two decades working in mental digital health/medicine organizations, she has been invited to advise on population health systems and pre-market applications and was instrumental in the development of a military population health tool. She has previously worked at UPMC Health Plan and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (UPMC). Her experience has resulted in the cultivation of a unique skill set essential for navigating the intersection of mental health and technology.