A sought-after speaker on health innovation and personal development, Nick Jacobs has been a teacher, professional trumpet player and conductor, the CEO of an Arts Organization, a Convention Bureau, a Hospital and a Biotechnology research institute.

He has been in healthcare leadership for over 20 years, has founded four nonprofit organizations, is the author of two books, recognized by FORTUNE magazine and the Wall Street Journal as the first hospital CEO blogger in the U.S., and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

He has spoken for the American College of Healthcare Executives, National Cancer Institute, American Hospital Association, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and World Health Organization as well as dozens of other regional and national leadership groups.

Nick is a graduate and distinguished alumnus of Indiana University of PA and Carnegie Mellon University with additional certifications from the Grantsmanship Center, the College of William and Mary and Harvard University. Nick likes being recognized as an innovator…but even more as a grandfather of five.