Quick Info
| Profession | Pediatrician, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Braintree, Massachusetts, USA |
Latest News about Priscilla Chan
Priscilla Chan announced the closure of The Primary School, the educational initiative she founded in 2016, effective in 2026. The school, which aimed to provide high-quality education and healthcare to underserved communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, will cease operations after nearly a decade of service, marking a significant shift in Chan's educational philanthropy strategy.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative reported a major milestone in its biomedical research portfolio, with Chan highlighting the successful development of new AI-driven tools for early disease detection. The initiative, which Chan co-leads with her husband Mark Zuckerberg, pledged to expand its focus on health equity and scientific innovation, reinforcing its commitment to advancing human potential through science and technology.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Priscilla Chan |
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| Known For | Co-founder and co-CEO of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative |
Personal Life
| Residence | San Francisco Bay Area |
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| Early Life | Oldest of three daughters to Chinese-Vietnamese refugee parents from Vietnam; grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts; spoke Cantonese; translated for family; worked at family restaurant; played tennis, robotics club; bullied in middle school |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Mark Zuckerberg (married 2012, honeymoon in Italy) |
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Family
| Parents | Chinese immigrant parents (refugees from Vietnam); father owned restaurant then fish company |
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| Grandparents | Raised by grandparents |
Career
| Teaching | Science teacher for 4th/5th graders at Harker School, San Jose (2007-2008) |
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| Medicine | Pediatrician at San Francisco General Hospital (2012-2017) |
| Philanthropy | Co-founder and co-CEO, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (2015-present); focus on science, education, health, justice; pledged 99% of Facebook stock; Founder/CEO, The Primary School (2016, closing 2026); supports Breakthrough Prize, biomedical research, AI tools |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/priscillachan/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/priscilla/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-chan-907181a3 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Suffered three miscarriages before first daughter Maxima | |
| 2. First in family to attend college | |
| 3. Voted 'class genius' in high school | |
| 4. Hid in bathroom to avoid bullying | |
| 5. Worked as family translator from age 6 |