Industry Insights: Presidential Speaker Series

The Industry Insights Speaker Series is a new and exciting highlight of the Tufts Social Mobility Initiative, co-sponsored by the Tufts President’s Office and the Career Center. It features prominent alumni and leaders from Tufts University’s business and community partners. 


Dr. Kalahn Taylor-Clark, PhD, MPH recently joined Merck as Vice President, & Head of Social Business Innovation. She oversees the ESG, sustainability, global impact giving and partnerships, and impact investment portfolios for the company. Her scope also includes oversight of the Merck Foundation, Merck for Mothers, our Patient Assistance Program and Merck Impact Ventures.

Dr. Taylor-Clark is also an adjunct faculty member at the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University where she teaches Healthcare Organizational Leadership and Inclusive Leadership.

“It’s really important that you own who you are and that you feel empowered to share that with the world.”

One of many words of wisdom shared by Kalahn during her talk in late 2024.