Sanja Basaric currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence Program Lead within the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role she helps oversee the implementation of the enterprise AI strategy and supports the Department in expanding the use of Trustworthy AI to drive mission, manage risks, and accelerate operational outcomes.

A dedicated public servant, Sanja has supported the Federal government’s civilian, veteran, and defense health agencies for the past 15+ years in biomedical research, public-private partnerships, program evaluation and management, emerging technologies, data governance and compliance, and cybersecurity. She is an accomplished strategic leader and leadership coach with extensive experience in leading mission-driven teams, developing comprehensive solutions, and forging meaningful relationships across sectors.

Prior to this role, Sanja was the Founder and CEO of SVB Consulting, LLC, a small business that provided management consulting, business development, training, audit, and advisory services to commercial companies helping facilitate their entry into the Federal market, bridging the gap between industry and government, and fostering public-private partnerships. She began her career at the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH and is a life-long advocate for basic and translational research. She is passionate about harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion and inspiring the next generation of girls in STEM and technology leadership.