Jean C. Accius, PhD
President and CEO, Creating Healthier Communities (Virginia)
Jean C. Accius, PhD is an accomplished leader and innovator in health equity, longevity, health systems transformation, and building equitable systems so that every person in every community can live a longer, healthier, and more productive life.
As president and CEO of Creating Healthier Communities, Jean leads a high-performing team that is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to health and empowering communities to thrive. With business acumen and deep experience across sectors, Jean understands how to develop creative and actionable solutions, policies, and programs that uncover the economic advantages of addressing disparities. He has a proven track record of collaborating across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to accelerate the pace of change.
Jean is a sought-after author and speaker, and is regularly featured in such outlets as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Forbes, Time magazine, and Politico. He has facilitated sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and has engaged hundreds of leaders across industries and sectors at the United Nations.