Dr. Isam Vaid is a committed public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher whose career has been marked by his dedication to preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, with a particular focus on heart disease and stroke and their risk factors. His work extends into addressing minority health issues, including tackling health disparities among specific populations affected by health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality, with a consistent pursuit of Health Equity. Dr. Vaid is equipped with a comprehensive and highly recognized skill set in public health science that includes keeping current with the latest research and literature, conducting critical analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, developing training protocols, and applying systems approaches to administrative functions.

In his extensive public health career, Dr. Vaid has made substantial contributions at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which interacts with social determinants of health, has benefited from his decades of experience in fostering interfaith dialogue and cooperation in both community and academic settings. His efforts focus on deep learning, bridge-building, initiating peace, and creating inclusive environments for individuals from various faiths or those without religious affiliations.

Dr. Vaid has been the recipient of numerous honors throughout his career, including awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His commitment to volunteerism is a significant aspect of his identity, where he actively supports environmental justice, highlighting its importance at the intersection with social justice. He has spearheaded and participated in numerous humanitarian relief operations for both domestic and international disasters, as well as environmental sustainability efforts.