Dr. Eric Rasmussen is a physician specializing in global disaster response and the intersection of humanitarian aid with modern medical ethics. With 25 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, he helped pioneer humanitarian medicine within the military, developing protocols and tools for disaster relief in war zones and post-disaster environments. He played a key role in Strong Angel, a series of international disaster response demonstrations, and has been instrumental in advancing disaster informatics and healthcare solutions for vulnerable populations.

Following his military service, Dr. Rasmussen became the founding CEO of InSTEDD, a TED Prize initiative focused on improving global disaster response through technology. He continues to serve as Chair of its Board of Directors. Since 2013, he has led Infinitum Humanitarian Systems, a Seattle-based firm specializing in humanitarian sciences, where he oversees disaster response efforts, including work with the Roddenberry Foundation. He also serves as Core Faculty at Singularity University, focusing on medicine and global challenges.