Tarsha Ward, Ph.D., is a biomedical scientist with a B.S. from Spelman College and a Ph.D. from Morehouse School of Medicine. As a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School, she studied the genetic origins of congenital heart disease. She has received multiple awards, including fellowships from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard’s Dean Postdoctoral Diversity and Inclusion Program, and the NIH Pediatric Genomic Consortium in Cardiovascular Diseases. An MIT Rising Star (2018) and MIT Catalyst fellow, she led a team in biomedical innovation to develop a medical device prototype for obstructive sleep apnea patients. She is passionate about advancing patient care and dedicated to impactful solutions that help those in need.
“I am eager to join the board of Abilities Dance Boston to advocate for and support dancers with disabilities. I believe in the transformative power of art and science and am committed to fostering inclusivity so all dancers can thrive. Abilities Dance Boston’s mission to break barriers and create accessible spaces deeply resonates with me. I look forward to contributing my experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy to help further the organization’s important work.”