Gabriela Wilson, PhD, MSc, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, SNAI
Gabriela Wilson, PhD, MSc, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, SNAI
Director, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation; Professor, Dr. J. Robert Rivet Endowed Chair & Acadian Ambulance Service/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - A Carnegie R1 Research University
337.482.0197 | gabriela.wilson@louisiana.edu | Connect on LinkedIn
Biography
Dr. Gabriela Mustata Wilson is a globally recognized leader in health informatics, celebrated for her expertise in transforming advanced research into impactful solutions that bridge health and resilience. Her multidisciplinary background in chemical engineering, pharmacoinformatics, and public health has equipped her with the insights and skills to address market needs and create integrated public and ecological health innovations. Dr. Wilson is currently the Director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation and serves as a Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she holds both the Dr. J. Robert Rivet Endowed Chair and the Acadian Ambulance Service/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wilson has shaped the health informatics field through strategic roles with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA®), contributing to industry standards and promoting technology-driven change. As the co-chair of the HIMSS Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) International Initiative and chair-elect of the AMIA Pharmacoinformatics Workgroup, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in cross-disciplinary, high-stakes environments. Dr. Wilson’s influence is acknowledged through prestigious honors, including being named the 2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awardee, Fellow of HIMSS, Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (FIAHSI), and Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Her career reflects a profound commitment to innovation, global leadership, and driving meaningful societal impact.
Awards & Honors
2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award, Most Influential Women in Health IT
Issued by HIMSS · Jan 2023.
The HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards celebrates inspirational and innovative healthcare leaders for their relentless pursuit to improve care by harnessing the power of information and technology. The HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health IT Awards celebrate individuals who harness the power of information and technology to transform health and healthcare; are unique among power lists and award programs; and are inclusive of all women of influence, no matter where they may be in the health information and technology field.
Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI)
Issued by International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) · Jun 2022
The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) is part of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and elects those whose contributions in informatics are recognized internationally. The goal is to promote the dissemination of knowledge and best practices, foster new ideas, and encourage worldwide collaboration and sharing of expertise and resources.
Inaugural Racial Justice and Equity Award
Issued by Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) · Jul 2021
USU’s Racial Justice and Equity Scholars Program supports urban university efforts in three thematic areas—thriving students, thriving universities, and thriving communities—to explicitly address policies that produce equity gaps. Award winners directly partner with external organizations to advance their work.
Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors
Issued by National Academy of Inventors · Aug 2020
Given in recognition of success in patents, licensing, and commercialization and for producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society.
Phenomenal Women Award
Issued by University of Southern Indiana (USI) · Mar 2019
It is awarded to women who have contributed to diversity in the USI and the Evansville communities.
Fellow Member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (FHIMSS)
Issued by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) · Jan 2017
Bestowed in recognition of service, professional participation, job experience, publications, and presentations in the field of Healthcare Information and Management Systems