About Dr. Kesha O'Reilly
Pharmacist. Scientist. Public servant.
Biography
Dr. O'Reilly brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare and biotechnology to her service on the Dallas College Board of Trustees. Her educational path — a Doctor of Pharmacy from Howard University and a Master of Science in Population Health Science from the University of Mississippi — reflects a lifelong drive to expand educational and vocational pathways to success.
Her career sits at the intersection of STEM and community health advocacy, and that intersection continues to shape her work as District 7's Trustee: strengthening public health, youth development, career pathways, and wellness across the communities she represents. Her background — spanning military discipline, healthcare innovation, biotechnological research, and global business experience — is woven throughout with a deep commitment to community service.
Career
Dr. O'Reilly holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Howard University and a Master of Science in Population Health Science from the University of Mississippi. She currently serves as Director of HIV Franchise Global Medical Affairs at Gilead Sciences, where she leads global strategy on HIV prevention and treatment. Her career also includes service as a Senior Medical Scientist across HIV, HCV, and PrEP programs, Managing Director of Clinical Pharmacy Programs at Correct Rx, and Clinical Pharmacist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Community & civic service
A resident of South Dallas, Dr. O'Reilly's commitment to community extends well beyond her professional work. She partners with Open Hearts Children and Family Services, applying her pharmacy expertise to advocate for safe medication practices among children in vulnerable situations, and has supported the STORM Center of Hope and Service in its work with youth and young adults. She is active in Concord Church's medical ministry and in leading women's growth groups there, and mentors through Allstars Mentoring and the Howard University inSTEM program. She also collaborated with Abounding Prosperity to help launch the H.O.P.E Health Center. She additionally serves with the North Texas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., as President of the Board of Directors for the Center for Minority Studies, and as Chairman of the Maryland Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board.
Recognition
Alvan Fisher Award recipient; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Why she serves
[[PLACEHOLDER: Personal quote from Dr. O'Reilly on why education and Dallas College matter to her]]