As president and COO of Jackson Health System, Dr. Zambrana oversees operations for one of the nation’s largest public health systems, featuring seven hospitals and internationally recognized programs like Ryder Trauma Center and the Miami Transplant Institute. A former trauma and intensive care nurse at the flagship Jackson Memorial Hospital, he has held leadership roles across public and private healthcare organizations, including CEO of the University of Miami Hospital, where he led improvements in clinical care, operations and financial performance. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. Zambrana also serves as adjunct faculty in University of Miami’s doctor of nursing practice program. His contributions to healthcare extend beyond operations, having published research on Lean Six Sigma and workforce engagement, as well as serving on boards for the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Program and the University of Miami schools of business administration and nursing and health studies.
