Russ Lipari

Russ Lipari is the Founder and CEO of Health Connect South, an organization established in 2013 that focuses on fostering collaborations within the health community. Under his leadership, Health Connect South has become a significant platform for health professionals to connect and address various health issues, including mental health, maternal health, and health equity.12

Career Background

Before founding Health Connect South, Lipari held several notable positions:

• President and CEO of Validus Group LLC (2009).
• Vice-President of Corporate Development and Government Relations at Saint Joseph's Hospital (2009-2012).
• Chairman of the Health Leadership Council at the United Way of Greater Atlanta (2013-2017).
• A founding member of the Board of Directors for the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute (2009-2012) and a member of the Board of Councilors at The Carter Center since 2013.124

Education

Russ Lipari has an extensive educational background:

• Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Business from the University of North Georgia (1998).
• Master of Public Administration with a focus on Urban Governance from Georgia State University (1999).
• Completed executive coursework in Strategic Negotiations at Harvard Business School (2010) and participated in a Master Class on Negotiation at Harvard Law School (2016).1

Contributions and Vision

Lipari emphasizes the importance of collaboration among health professionals to improve outcomes in Georgia, particularly in addressing disparities in healthcare access. He has been instrumental in organizing annual gatherings that bring together leaders from various sectors to discuss pressing health issues and foster partnerships aimed at enhancing community health.23