Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in pediatric emergency medicine and serves as an EMS physician. Currently, she holds the positions of EMS Medical Director and Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

As a dedicated advocate, educator, and researcher, Dr. Owusu-Ansah actively promotes the principles of pediatric emergency medicine and emergency medical services both in academic settings and within the wider community. Her significant contributions have earned her multiple awards and recognitions, and her work has been featured in esteemed media outlets, including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and U.S. News & World Report.

Throughout her career, Dr. Owusu-Ansah has trained over 2,000 individuals in CPR, including notable figures such as Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh's first Black mayor, as well as members of the University of Pittsburgh's Division I athletic teams. She notably played a crucial role in an event where a soccer goalkeeper used CPR skills learned under her guidance to save her father's life, an effort documented in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Additionally, Dr. Owusu-Ansah co-leads a program aimed at underserved middle school students, equipping them with healthcare and lifesaving skills while mentoring medical students of color. As the CEO and co-founder of Akoma United, she is committed to empowering underserved communities with essential skills, including initiatives focused on Ghana. Furthermore, she is currently developing a book and co-owns the short film "In Good Hands," which has advanced to the semi-finals at the 2025 New York Independent Film Festival and was one of the HBO short film finalists at the American Black Film Festival 2025. Dr. Owusu-Ansah also served as an advisor for the inaugural season of the medical drama series "The Pitt," available for streaming on HBO Max.