Striver Health Innovations LLC

Working with communities, organizations, and individuals to improve health, wellbeing, and create a brighter future

Supporting healthcare innovation, education, and leadership development

Striver Health Innovations LLC  

Advancing Health Through Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership

 Founded by Douglas Ziedonis, MD, MPH, Striver Health Innovations is a consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare leaders, startups, and organizations navigate complex changes. We specialize in strategic guidance, executive coaching, leadership training, and technology-enabled solutions, including the implementation and effective adoption of AI across healthcare, biotech, higher education, and consumer health sectors.
Our Mission

To improve health and well-being for all by empowering people and organizations to implement innovative, equitable, and technology-driven solutions.
What We Do

Striver Health offers customized services in:
- Strategic advising for healthcare innovation and transformation
- Executive coaching for leaders in transition
- Leadership training programs for clinicians, startups, and academic leaders
- Advisory on AI integration, digital health, and behavior change technologies
- Public health and behavioral health systems strategy
Who We Serve

We partner with:
- Health systems and provider organizations
- Public health and policy leaders
- Digital health and biotech startups
- Academic and higher education institutions
- Mission-driven companies seeking to improve population health and health equity
Why Striver Health?

With decades of experience across clinical care, public health, academic leadership, and innovation ecosystems, we bring insight, integrity, and inspiration to every engagement. Whether you're scaling an AI-enabled health solution or guiding your team through a major transition, Striver helps you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Founder’s Message – Doug Ziedonis, MD, MPH

For over four decades, I have dedicated my career to improving the health and well-being of communities and individuals. As a physician-executive, public health leader, addiction psychiatrist, researcher, and educator, I bring a deep commitment to advancing health equity and fostering meaningful change. My work is rooted in a belief that innovation and education are the cornerstones of creating sustainable solutions to the challenges we face in healthcare, from addressing disparities to embracing the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and digital health.

Through my initiatives and collaborations, I strive to bridge the gap between vision and action. Whether developing cutting-edge health innovations, consulting on impactful public health strategies, or sharing reflections through poetry and creative expression, my goal is to inspire and empower others to create lasting change. Let’s work together to turn challenges into opportunities, harnessing the power of collaboration, innovation, and education to shape a healthier, more equitable world.

I’ve had over 26 years of senior executive leadership across major academic health centers. I’ve served as CEO of the University of New Mexico Health System, Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of California at San Diego, and Chair of Psychiatry and President UMMBHS at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and UMass Memorial Health Care.  I’ve also held numerous board leadership roles in health care and higher education. 

I currently serve as Adjunct Professor at Stanford University and Visiting Professor at Riga Stradins University in Riga, Latvia. I have held other faculty positions at Yale, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Rutgers University. I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, with extensive clinical, teaching, and research experience in behavioral health. I completed his residency training in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry at UCLA.

Catalyst for Enhancing Health & Well-being for all through Healthcare Innovation

Striver Health Innovations LLC is partnering with other national and global organizations to enhance health and well-being through improving healthcare and national leadership development programs.

As Founder and CEO, I have been a driving force behind transformative changes in healthcare systems, public health, and education. My work focuses on addressing systemic inequities by integrating innovative strategies, collaborative leadership, and evidence-based solutions. By fostering partnerships across academic institutions, health organizations, and communities, I aim to dismantle barriers to care and create inclusive systems that prioritize equitable access, better outcomes, and sustainable change for all. Together, we can reimagine and build systems that serve everyone, ensuring health equity becomes the standard, not the exception.

Behavioral Health Interventions and Technology

Advancing behavioral health requires a commitment to discovery and innovation that bridges science, technology, and compassionate care. My work focuses on developing and implementing interventions that address mental health and addiction challenges, leveraging emerging technologies like AI, digital therapeutics, and telehealth. By combining evidence-based practices with innovative tools, I strive to enhance access, personalize care, and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Through collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and technologists, I aim to transform behavioral health systems, making them more responsive, equitable, and effective for those in need.

Mentoring, Coaching, Leadership Programs, and Support for Communities and Individuals

Mentorship and coaching are at the heart of empowering individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. I am dedicated to guiding future leaders, healthcare professionals, and changemakers by sharing insights, fostering growth, and nurturing resilience. Whether through one-on-one coaching, peer group facilitation, or national or community-based initiatives, my approach focuses on building skills, confidence, and a shared vision for creating meaningful change. By providing personalized support and fostering collaborative learning, I aim to inspire individuals and communities to take bold steps toward healthier, more equitable futures. Together, we can cultivate leadership, innovation, and a lasting impact.

Lots of gratitude to so many for our work together in making a difference. To all the organizations and individuals in the community, including the many faculty, staff, and students across many Academic Health Centers - Thank You!

CONFRONTING ADDICTION: FROM PREVENTION TO RECOVERY 
Addressing addiction requires a comprehensive approach that spans prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery. My work is dedicated to combating the stigma surrounding addiction while advancing strategies that prioritize evidence-based care and community-centered solutions. From developing prevention programs that target root causes to implementing innovative treatment models, I strive to support individuals and families on their journey to recovery. By collaborating with healthcare systems, policymakers, and community leaders, I aim to create pathways that ensure access to care, promote resilience, and foster hope. Together, we can build a future where prevention and recovery are not just possibilities but realities for all.

Contact

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Email
doug@striverhealth.com