AMWA Member Spotlight: Dr. Viv Babber

AMWA Member Spotlight: Dr. Viv Babber
Physician Leader, AI Strategist, and Human-Centered Innovator
CEO, Lean Six Intelligence Group

Tell us about your career in medicine.

Dr. Viv is a board-certified physician and visionary AI Strategist with over 20 years of experience leading at the intersection of clinical medicine, emerging technology, and organizational transformation. With an interest in ethical automation, responsible AI adoption, and workforce resilience, she helps leaders across healthcare and business confidently navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Her academic foundation includes advanced certifications in AI Medicine, AI Ethics, and AI Strategy and Skills Development, culminating in her recognition as an AI Governance Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a credential that underscores her commitment to safe, ethical, and privacy-conscious technology integration. As the Global Network Coordinator in Healthcare for Women in AI Governance, Dr. Viv continues to champion equitable and ethical implementation of AI across systems impacting human health and well-being.

Recognized as a 2025 North Texas AI75 Impact Innovator by Dallas Innovates and the Dallas Regional Chamber, Dr. Viv is known for transforming complex problems into clear strategies with measurable results. Her work bridges industries including healthcare, media, real estate, and AI literacy with a unique talent for connecting dots others miss. Whether advising C-suite executives, leading frontline strategy, or shaping governance frameworks, she brings a rare blend of medical insight, systems thinking, and digital fluency to every challenge.

As CEO of Lean Six Intelligence Group, she guides hospitals, physician leaders, and enterprise teams through AI transformation. Their firm delivers strategic compliance, operational readiness, and trustworthy AI governance with a mission to make the future not only efficient but more human.

Dr. Viv’s work is rooted in clarity, precision, and quiet effectiveness. She builds scalable AI solutions that center people, protect privacy, and ensure long-term value. Whether from the boardroom or bedside strategy session, she is known for translating vision into impact while keeping ethics and empathy at the forefront.

Her leadership extends beyond her consulting work. Through speaking engagements, publications, and her latest LinkedIn newsletter AI On Call, she offers strategic foresight and real-time insights to help healthcare professionals and leaders stay informed, confident, and prepared for what’s next. Her recent book, The AI-Ready CMO Blueprint, is available to physicians at no cost. For the first time, physician leaders have a blueprint to lead AI in healthcare with clarity, ethics, and authority rather than be passive participants.

If you’re leading AI integration in healthcare and seeking a trusted strategic partner, Dr. Viv welcomes the conversation. Her commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation makes her a sought-after guide in a time when clarity and courage are needed most.

What areas are you passionate about?
I’m especially committed to ethical automation, responsible AI adoption, and workforce resilience. With certifications in AI Medicine, AI Ethics, and AI Strategy, I’ve built a foundation that allows me to advise healthcare leaders with both medical insight and strategic foresight. I’m proud to have been recognized as an AI Governance Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, which speaks to my focus on safe, privacy-conscious technology integration.

In my role as Global Network Coordinator in Healthcare for Women in AI Governance, I plan to continue my work advocating for equitable AI policies and practices, particularly in systems that impact health and well-being. I was recently honored as a 2025 North Texas AI75 Impact Innovator by Dallas Innovates and the Dallas Regional Chamber for my work in AI and wellness.

How do you apply your expertise today?
As CEO of Lean Six Intelligence Group, I guide hospitals, physician leaders, and enterprise teams through AI transformation with a focus on strategic compliance, operational readiness, and trustworthy AI governance. Our mission is to build systems that are not only efficient but also more human. Whether I’m advising a boardroom or coaching a physician executive, I strive to connect the dots others miss by bringing together digital fluency, systems thinking, and deep clinical knowledge.

I also share insights regularly through my LinkedIn newsletter AI On Call, as well as speaking engagements and publications. My recent book, The AI-Ready CMO Blueprint, is available to physicians at no cost. It’s a guide for physician leaders looking to lead AI integration with clarity, ethics, and confidence.

What challenges have you faced in your medical career?
Throughout her career, Dr. Viv has navigated the challenges many women face in medicine, limited access to leadership roles, and being overlooked for non-clinical opportunities. These barriers have fueled her mission to create pathways for women physicians to lead, innovate, and thrive beyond the bedside.

How can others connect with you?
If you’re exploring AI in your organization and looking for guidance grounded in ethics and strategy, I welcome the conversation. We’re at a pivotal moment in medicine, and I’m passionate about helping physician leaders prepare for what’s next with clarity, courage, and care.

Are you active in any AMWA initiatives or leadership roles? How has this shaped your career path?
Dr. Viv has been a dedicated supporter of AMWA for over 15 years, serving as a media trainer, moderator, real estate educator, sponsor, and partner. Most recently, as the AMWA Texas State Ambassador, she has continued to champion women physicians by opening doors to non-clinical opportunities and guiding members toward impactful paths beyond traditional medicine.

Have you had an “ah-ha” moment that changed your trajectory?

Dr. Viv experienced a defining ah-ha moment after serving over 20 years in physician leadership roles, including Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer. As artificial intelligence began to reshape the healthcare landscape, she recognized a troubling pattern, technology was advancing faster than leadership, and once again, clinicians were being left out of the room. Determined not to let history repeat itself, she committed two years to expanding her expertise, earning several advanced AI certifications. This shift became a turning point in her career, fueling her mission to ensure physician leaders are not just reacting to AI, but actively leading its integration with purpose, confidence, and clarity.