Alex Hurst

Executive Director, Health Initiatives @National Jewish Health

Houston, TX, US
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2025 — Present

Executive Director, Health Initiatives @National Jewish Health

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Denver, CO, US

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Health Initiative programs, including the nationally recognized Quitline program, a leader in tobacco cessation and wellness. Responsible for driving program growth, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, customer-centered services that meet clinical, financial, and performance goals.I lead a multidisciplinary team across clinical strategy, operations, product innovation, and account management— building staff capacity, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.Focus on expanding the reach of the Quitline and other health initiatives through market development, innovative business strategies, and strong partnerships with state agencies, health systems, and community organizations. I oversee contracts, regulatory compliance, and new program launches, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes.By combining strategic vision, financial stewardship, and operational excellence, position the Health Initiative program as national model for tobacco treatment, wellness, and population health impact.

EDUCATION

2009 — 2012

Tulane University

BSPH, Public Health

2004 — 2008

Catholic High School

High School

2012 — 2013

LSU Shreveport

Master of Health Administration

2008 — 2009

Louisiana State University

Biology

SKILLS

NonprofitsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeEvent PlanningData EntryPublic SpeakingNonprofit OrganizationsSocial MediaPublic PolicyMicrosoft WordVolunteer ManagementTeachingData AnalysisPublic HealthPublic RelationsLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPowerpointMicrosoft ExcelProgram EvaluationNon-ProfitsCommunity OutreachFundraisingResearchSocial NetworkingLeadershipGrant WritingProgram Development

ABOUT ALEX HURST

Experienced Public Health Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in developing programs, convening stakeholders and disseminating evidence based best practices at the community level.

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