Sylvie Leotin is a healthcare innovation leader whose work blends science, art, technology, and human experience design to revolutionize healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Her distinctive perspective is shaped by her unique journey as a professional ballet dancer, engineer, scientist, and human-centered designer. Her experience as a cancer patient transformed her understanding of healthcare's systemic challenges, enabling her to integrate medical expertise with human experience through innovative frameworks for change.

Sylvie’s pioneering research, validated by $1.75 million in innovation grants, bridges critical gaps in care quality and equity. As the Principal Investigator of Genentech innovation grants, she successfully implemented a groundbreaking medical education initiative at Emory School of Medicine. Her approach uniquely combines scientific rigor with profound human insight, fundamentally reshaping how providers understand patients and deliver care. This groundbreaking work demonstrates new pathways for achieving more effective and equitable care experiences.

Sylvie has been recognized as one of the top ten healthcare thought leaders by Thinkers360. She frequently serves as a keynote speaker at national medical conferences, presenting at prestigious institutions within the healthcare sector, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the American Society of Transplantation. She is a member of the Leadership Editorial Board for the Journal of Patient Experience, and her insights have been featured in notable healthcare publications, including STAT News, the ASCO Post, and Emory Medicine Magazine.

Her academic achievements include advanced degrees from Stanford University and École Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique pour l'Industrie et l'Entreprise (ENSIIE). She earned a gold medal in ballet from the French National Conservatory, demonstrating excellence across diverse fields.