As vice president of strategy at Saint Francis Health System, Ms. Zacks leads strategic planning, marketing and government affairs, with a focus on eliminating barriers to healthcare access in a state ranked among the lowest in health outcomes. In 2024, she orchestrated a new strategic direction by engaging hundreds of stakeholders, resulting in a shared vision that aligns community and physician priorities. She also spearheads legislative advocacy efforts, ensuring policy aligns with healthcare accessibility and innovation goals. Previously, she served as vice president of strategy at Denver-based DispatchHealth, driving rapid expansion and securing $200 million in Series D funding, and at Centennial, Colo.-based Centura Health, where she unified eight competing hospitals under one strategy and launched four centers of excellence in orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology and neurosciences. A disruptor in healthcare, Ms. Zacks champions innovative care models and community collaborations, including a joint community health needs assessment with local competitors and public health partners to enhance long-term health outcomes.
