UCSF Healthcare Impact Award
Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Advocacy
Presented annually at the UCSF Rosenman Symposium, the UCSF Healthcare Impact Award celebrates individuals whose leadership has advanced healthcare through innovation, equity, and service. Each recipient exemplifies UCSF’s mission to improve health for all, especially the underserved. From policymakers and public health leaders to global advocates and changemakers, these honorees reflect the bold vision and dedication that define our community.
2025 Recipient: Dr. Sandra R. Hernández
President & CEO, California Health Care Foundation
At the 2025 Rosenman Symposium, we proudly recognized Dr. Sandra R. Hernández with the UCSF Healthcare Impact Award. A statewide leader in equity-driven reform and former Director of Public Health for San Francisco, Dr. Hernández has spent her career advocating for those too often left out of our healthcare system. From advancing Medicaid innovation to investing in community-based care, her work has redefined how California supports its most vulnerable communities. We are honored to celebrate Dr. Hernández’s legacy on the UCSF stage. Read more →
2025 Award Sponsors
2024 Recipient: Nicholas Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, The New York Times
At the 2024 Rosenman Symposium, we honored Nicholas Kristof with the UCSF Healthcare Impact Award. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Kristof has spent his career spotlighting the world’s most urgent health challenges—from maternal mortality to systemic inequities in care. Through fearless reporting and human-centered storytelling, he has inspired global audiences and driven real progress in public health. We’re proud to recognize Kristof’s extraordinary contributions to health equity worldwide.
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