Dr. Shay Webb is a clinical research professional, patient advocate, and health equity researcher dedicated to improving the lives of people living with diabetes. Drawing on almost 10 years of clinical research experience across the pharmaceutical and CRO industry,and approximately 20 years of lived experience with type 1 diabetes, she focuses on advancing equitable access to diabetes technologies through research, education, and patient engagement. Dr. Webb earned her Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) with a concentration in Interprofessional Education from Campbell University. Her doctoral capstone, Beyond Glucose: Examining Psychosocial Determinants of Continuous Glucose Monitoring User Experience Among Black Young Adults with Diabetes, explores how education, usability, and emotional well-being influence experiences with continuous glucose monitoring among historically underserved populations. A 2025 Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 recipient, Dr. Webb serves as a governor appointed member of the North Carolina Statewide Living Council, where she serves as Vice Chair, and is an active international diabetes advocate. Her work bridges clinical research, patient advocacy, and public health to advance health equity and patient-centered innovation in diabetes care.