Biography
Priscilla Chan (born February 24, 1985) is a Chinese-American, known for her work as a philanthropist and pediatrician.
She co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a nonprofit focused on education, health, and social justice. She also co-founded Elementary, a private school for low-income children in East Palo Alto, California.
Through her work with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Priscilla Chan has become one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists. She is also a strong advocate for child welfare and education reform.
American philanthropist
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| Full name: | Priscilla Tran |
| Born: | February 24, 1985 (age 39) |
| Place of birth: | Braintree, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.65 meters |
| Parents: | Yvonne Chan, Dennis Chan |
| Siblings: | Michelle Chan, Elaine Chan |
| Husband • Spouse: | Mark Zuckerberg (married 2012) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Maxima Chan Zuckerberg, August Chan Zuckerberg, Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg |
| Job: | Philanthropist • Pediatrician |
| Net worth: | 3 billion US dollars |
Early life and education
Priscilla Chan was born on February 24, 1985 in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. She is of Chinese descent but her nationality is American.
She was born to a businessman father, Dennis Chan, and a housewife mother, Yvonne Chan. Her parents were immigrants from Vietnam. Her parents fled Vietnam to the United States on a refugee boat. She has two older sisters: Michelle Chan and Elaine Chan.
Growing up was not easy for Priscilla Chan because she encountered some language barriers. She grew up speaking Cantonese. She is the eldest of three children. She has two other siblings who were also born in the United States. Her father ran a restaurant in Massachusetts; he used the money he raised to educate his children.
However, in 2006, he decided to sell the fish restaurant to another company. Among his friends, Priscilla Chana was considered a Brainiac. She graduated with high marks and was also the valedictorian of her class at Quincy High School.
In 2003, Priscilla Chan enrolled in Harvard University, where she eventually met Mark Zuckerberg. She later graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
After graduating, she taught science at the private Harker School for a year before entering medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, in 2008, where she completed her pediatric residency in 2015.
Personal life
While studying at Harvard University, Priscilla Chan met her husband, Mark Zuckerberg. They started dating soon after.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg were married on May 19, 2012. On December 1, 2015, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child, a daughter. Their first child was named Maxima Chan Zuckerberg.
Two years after Maxima Chan Zuckerberg was born, the couple welcomed their daughter on August 28, 2017. They decided to name the child August Chan Zuckerberg for reasons best known to them. Their third child was named Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg.
Career
In East Palo Alto, California, Priscilla Chan co-founded The Primary School in 2016, a nonprofit that provides K–12 instruction and prenatal care. She also serves as president of the school’s board of directors.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have donated an estimated $4.6 billion to charitable causes, including a $75 million gift to Priscilla Chan’s former employer, San Francisco General Hospital.
They gave the Silicon Valley Community Foundation $18 million in Facebook stock in 2013, for a total of more than $970 million. The couple was ranked first among America’s top 50 donors that year by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. They also pledged $120 million to Bay Area public schools.
Priscilla Chan is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Education, healthcare, and research are her three philanthropic goals, which are directly related to her background.
It is believed that she had a significant influence on her husband’s generosity. Priscilla Chan was one of six nominees for The San Francisco Chronicle’s third annual Visionary of the Year award in March 2017. The award honors people who use innovative, disruptive business techniques to drive change while working to improve the world.
Net worth
She is a pediatrician and philanthropist. Priscilla Chan’s cumulative net worth is estimated to be $3 billion.
This makes her one of the richest women in the world. Priscilla Chan has donated her fortune to various causes, including education and healthcare.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Chanzuckerberginitiative
- Twitter Username: Priscillachan4
- Facebook: Priscilla Chan
