David Zambrana
David Zambrana
David Zambrana is an executive vice president and chief operating officer for Jackson Health System, a major public healthcare system based in Miami-Dade County. He began his career as nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital before rising to lead the system’s operations.
He will assume the CEO position at Jackson Memorial on April 15th. This comes amid a 10-year, $1.4 billion capital campaign to upgrade facilities, equipment and computer systems.
Early Life and Education
David Zambrana was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and raised in Miami. Currently he serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer at Jackson Memorial Hospital, also located in Miami.
Zambrana was taught the value of family, education and community by his mother. She always stressed the necessity for him to become a good person of integrity with a college education.
He holds a bachelor of nursing from Southern University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, he completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Miami.
Zambrana began his career as a nurse in cardiac surgery intensive care and trauma and pediatric intensive care at Jackson Memorial Hospital, eventually becoming chief nursing officer for Tenet hospitals.
Professional Career
Zambrana’s professional career has taken him through various fields. As a costume designer and fashion stylist, his knack for communicating style with sensibility has been instrumental in his success.
He has collaborated with numerous clients, such as Stevie Wonder, Celia Cruz and EMI Records. Furthermore, he has performed in a number of television shows and international festivals.
He is now executive vice president and chief operating officer of Jackson Health System, one of America’s largest public healthcare systems. Additionally, he has earned distinction as an accomplished nurse by being named to University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies 2022 Alumnus of Distinction for his leadership.
Achievements and Honors
Zambrana has earned a number of distinctions throughout his career. He was named a finalist for the Opal Goolsby Professor of the Year, received an NIH-funded research grant to study ways to increase women in medicine, and was honored by Miami with their esteemed Lyndon Haviland Public Health Mentoring Award.
Zambrana, currently serving as senior vice president and chief executive officer of Jackson Memorial Hospital, is responsible for leading one of the world’s most innovative health care systems that serves more than one million patients annually across Florida. He leads an experienced team with a mission to redefine patient experience.
Personal Life
David Zambrana has been a leader in the healthcare industry for over three decades, boasting both an impressive personal and professional history. With his demonstrated ability to lead through change management initiatives and passion for excellence in performance, David is no ordinary leader.
He has created a strong foundation for his career by working hard, making the most of every opportunity and learning from mistakes. As an executive, he emphasizes the value of each individual to the team as well as continually seeking out new knowledge.
Zambrana possesses an extraordinary capacity for connecting with others and leading them in ways that create lasting impressions. He strives to ensure his employees have the best experience, emphasizing the importance of diversity.
Net Worth
David Zambrana, the Miami Marlins pitcher, has an estimated net worth of $30 million. This wealth was earned through his professional career as well as investments and property deals. Being the son of immigrant parents who overcame tremendous odds to provide for themselves and their children, Zambrana strives to be an example of integrity and success. Recently he was appointed CEO of Miami-based digital gaming company Shiver Entertainment; their plan is to develop an app allowing people to play video games from their phones; they recently leased 16,000 square feet in South Miami for this purpose.
On June 4 against the Houston Astros, Miami Marlins star Josh Phegley made his first start and shutout the Astros without scoring a run over six innings to secure a 2-0 victory.