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Priscilla Chan, born on February 24, 1985 in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States, is a pediatrician. As of 2026, Priscilla Chan is 41 years old. Schooling on record includes Quincy High School and Harvard University. Listed accolades include Visionary of the Year award (2017).
My Take
Chan interests me far more than the usual framing as Mark Zuckerberg's wife suggests. A Braintree native and Harvard-trained pediatrician, she helped launch the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with a pledge to give away ninety-nine percent of their Meta shares, then valued around forty-five billion dollars. That is a staggering commitment, and her medical background lends it real weight, since she has actually treated the children such investments in health and education aim to help. I respect that she refused to be a passive billionaire's spouse and instead put her convictions to work. Quiet, but clearly driven by something serious.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Priscilla Chan
- Name (Japanese)
- プリシラ・チャン
- Reading
- ぷりしら・ちゃん
- Born
- February 24, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- pediatrician
2. Background
- High school
- Quincy High School
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Visionary of the Year award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Priscilla Chan born?
Born February 24, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Priscilla Chan from?
Priscilla Chan is from Braintree, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Priscilla Chan do?
Priscilla Chan works as pediatrician.