Testimonials

I worked as Dr Ellen’s Chief Financial Officer at Johns Hopkins All Childrens in St Petersburg Florida. Dr. Ellen was a very motivational leader with a great strategic mind. A true visionary who understood the importance of great customer service & quality of care... his focus was always on the patient. He understood the business aspect of running a hospital and wanted to always be financially viable so he could reinvest in patient care. I’ve worked for many CEOs over the years but none as strong and inspirational as Dr Ellen.

I worked closely with Dr Ellen in statewide and national advocacy efforts. He was insightful and committed. His leadership skills brought together many hospital CEOs in a unified effort.

Jonathan is a dedicated and talented leader who understands the complex dynamics of both academic and community based health delivery. I had the pleasure to work with him for years as a fellow hospital CEO at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He works well with all constituencies and is an excellent physician leader.

Dr. Ellen chaired the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, a $200 million private foundation, and led multiple initiatives across the community that continue to thrive improving lives. As a Foundation Trustee, Dr. Ellen championed multi-sector community-led focus and investments into closing the Health Equity gap in a southern county with multiple gaps in health outcomes due to race, age, gender expression, ethnicity, and/or geography. As a leader and champion, he is a force that galvanizes people to do their best. His community skills are extraordinary. A seasoned and formidable visionary.