Ismail D. Badjie, a Gambian-born U.S. citizen, is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Tennessee State University in 2008, a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Purdue University in 2013, and is a member of the Class of 2024 of the Stanford Graduate Business School Seed Transformation Program.

Dr. Badjie started his professional career in North Carolina as a Licensed Pharmacist and has had over a decade of experience in the pharmacy industry serving in multiple capacities in community practice. He holds a Six-Sigma Green Belt in healthcare-focused on increasing efficiencies and outcomes in healthcare organizations. In his most recent role of Pharmacy manager for Community Pharmacy Walgreens Co., Dr. Badjie managed a 24-hour community pharmacy with a daily average of over 800 prescriptions, total yearly sales of $16 million dollars, and an inventory size as high as $1 million dollars.

His community pharmacy specialization also includes medication therapy management, pharmaceutical compounding, HIV therapy, and Adult Immunizations Through IGH's WOW Health Services, Dr. Badjie has developed a transformative health delivery model that provides integrated, preventive services directly to the community. His vision includes fostering collaborative partnerships with government and health ministries to influence policy and health strategies, increase access and affordability, and connect the Gambian diaspora to the healthcare needs of their loved ones back home.