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David Zambrana

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President & Chief Operating Officer at Jackson Health System
📍 Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States

David Zambrana is the incoming President and CEO of Jackson Health System, a role he will assume in June. His career is a testament to his dedication, having started as a student nurse at Jackson 35 years ago. He is a people-focused leader with deep expertise in aligning strategic vision with financial management and holds two doctorates from the University of Miami.

Described by colleagues as impassioned, caring, and dynamic, David is dedicated to advancing the nursing profession and mentoring others. He is an active community leader, serving as the incoming board chair for United Way Miami, demonstrating a strong commitment to service and philanthropy outside of his executive responsibilities.

Unique fact: He began his career at Jackson Health as a student nurse and will soon lead the entire organization as its CEO, marking a full-circle journey.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States
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Priorities

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Healthcare Leadership
His entire career has been in healthcare, rising from a bedside nurse to CEO of one of the nation's largest public health systems.
Community Health
He is focused on broadening access to care and expanding services into underserved communities throughout Miami-Dade County, also serving as incoming board chair for United Way Miami.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
President & Chief Operating Officer
Jackson Health System
9-2021 - 1-2025
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Jackson Health System
1-2020 - 9-2021
Executive Vice President Hospital Operations
Jackson Health System
4-2016 - 9-2019
Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1-2014 - 4-2016
Chief Executive Officer - University of Miami Hospital
University of Miami
In the press

Media appearances

David Zambrana on Humility in Leadership, and Listening to Those on the Frontlines - Optimize Your Game, a Podcast from the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute. Featured in iHeart (Optimize Your Game Podcast)
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Jackson Health System inicia nueva era bajo el liderazgo de David Zambrana. Featured in Actualidad Radio
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Miami
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
University of Miami
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