Jean L. Raphael is Division Chief for Academic General Pediatrics, Professor of Pediatrics, and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. He is a nationally recognized health services researcher with a focus on health equity and improving systems of care for underserved children. He has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and Health Resources and Services Administration. Dr. Raphael's research is complemented by policy efforts toward improving the care of vulnerable populations. He is founding Director of the Center for Child Health Policy and Advocacy at Texas Children’s Hospital. He is the incoming President Elect for the Academic Pediatric Association. Dr. Raphael is a past appointee of the Lieutenant Governor to the Texas Health Disparities Task Force. Dr. Raphael’s awards have included the Research Mentorship Award from the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Health Advocacy Award from Doctors for Change, and Meritorious Service Award from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Dr. Raphael received his B.A. from Williams College, M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and M.P.H. from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his pediatric training at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics. He also completed the Commonwealth Fund Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. Dr. Raphael is a practicing primary care pediatrician, serving vulnerable children throughout Houston.