Jerome M. Adams

From rising costs, regulatory changes, staff shortages, health innovation and technology to trust and public health communication, health equity and mental health, our nation's health and healthcare systems face many pressing challenges. Join one of America's most influential and unique health leaders for a tailored conversation that fits your audience's needs. After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Dr. Jerome Adams went onto become the 20th U.S. Surgeon General, leading the 6,000 person Public Health Service during a once-in-a-century pandemic.

A strong advocate for civility and bipartisanship, Dr. Adams believes that effective outreach and policy can bridge political divides and better serve communities across the nation. He is committed to shifting from reactive to proactive health policies—building resilient public health systems and ensuring that the nation's healthcare future is more equitable and prepared for emerging challenges.