About Dr. Sterling K. Carter

Dr. Sterling K. Carter is a global health strategist specializing in pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance, and EHR interoperability. He holds a DM in Global Leadership (2019) and is completing a DHS in Global Health (2028). His mission is to advance global health equity by helping nations build resilient, data-driven health systems capable of detecting and responding to emerging threats. His research and publications represent one of the earliest integrated frameworks combining digital surveillance, multinational interoperability, and preparedness strategy for LMICs. Through this work, Dr. Carter is contributing to the development of an emerging discipline that unifies global health security, digital transformation, and equity-focused health systems strengthening.