Dr. Pallavi Gowda is a medical doctor with a passion for community health and wellness. She is the Founder/ CEO of a concierge medical practice (Premier Health LLC) and more recently, RotaCare Maryland Inc. RotaCare Maryland Inc. is non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, she and her board members can combine passion for medicine, humanitarian aid, collaborate with local community and hospital leaders and foster their Rotary connections. Dr. Gowda’s wealth of professional experience come from her Executive MHA degree and working in multiple healthcare systems to include the military, large healthcare system (MedStar Health), private practice and now with a nonprofit organization. She serves the Rotary Club of Potomac as its Afghan Refugee Assistance Coordinator and is Club’s President-Elect for 2022- 2023 as well as District Chair for International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals. She has a long track record of volunteer service for which she recently earned her a 2022 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from AmeriCorps and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. RotaCare Maryland Inc is a subsidiary of RotaCare Free Clinics which was formed in 1989 when a Bay Area Rotarian, Dr. Mark Campbell and his Rotary Club of Campbell reviewed the Bay Area Community Health Needs Assessment and set out to help those who had limited access to much needed healthcare services. Dr. Gowda aims to bring Dr. Campbell’s philosophy of care to our nation’s capital region and thus founded RotaCare Maryland Inc with the immediate need to serve the over 9000 Afghan refugees that have relocated to the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV). However, lack of education on their benefits, the gaps in coverage, access to medical clinics and language are barriers for them to access medical services. Aside from being fueled by the individuals she helps, she is states there are exciting times ahead as she is implementing her new electronic healthcare platform which combines telehealth and incorporates digital health, called Oxygen Healthcare. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board for the last two years. The digital health platform is state of the art technology at the crossroads of usability by combining healthcare data interoperability, a user-friendly combination of electronic health record and telehealth all with the convenience of a phone application option for patients. In her free time, she values human connections with friends and family. She enjoys long distance running, playing tennis and teaching Zumba. PROFESSIONAL ROLES: Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine, Primary care Degree in Master of Health Administration Founder and CEO of Premier Health LLC, Concierge Practice Founder/ Chair of the Board for RotaCare Maryland Inc. Rotary Club of Potomac, President-Elect International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals- District 7620 Chair Medical Advisory Board, called Oxygen Healthcare Asian American Health Initiative, Montgomery County DHHS- Steering Committee Maryland Reserve Corps, Active Member AWARDS • Recognition from AmeriCorps & the Office of the President of the United States - President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifelong commitment to building a strong nation through volunteer service. Signed by President Joseph R Biden Jr. • Governor Larry Hogan Service Award 2021 • Certification of Recognition, Comptroller of Maryland 2020 • Washingtonian Top Doctor 2018- 2021 • Bethesda Top Doctor 2021 • “Potomac Lifestyle” Readers’ Choice Winner 2021 • National Defense Service Medal • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal • Army Superior Unit Award • Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals 2015 OTHER • Warrior Women Project- National Best Seller • 2nd Runner Up for Ms. India- DC • Certified Zumba instructorROTACARE MARYLAND INC. 12210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 214, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Pallavi Gowda Email: potomacrotaryprez22@gmail.com