Recognized Patient Safety Leaders 2025

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Dr. Jay Johannigman is a Cincinnati-based trauma surgeon with over 35 years of experience in trauma and critical care. A distinguished leader in both military and civilian medicine, he has made lasting contributions to Cincinnati’s medical landscape, most notably as the former Trauma Medical Director and Chief of the Institute of Military Medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. During his tenure, he helped shape one of the region’s most advanced trauma and acute care programs, strengthening Cincinnati's role as a center of excellence in emergency medicine. A Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Dr. Johannigman has served in eight combat deployments from 2003 to 2021. His military roles have included CCAT (Critical Care Air Transport) flight surgeon, Trauma “Czar,” Deputy Commander, and Director of Clinical Services in combat hospitals. His outstanding service has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Johannigman also played a key role in the U.S. Air Force C-STARS (Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills) program, helping to train medical teams in readiness and combat casualty care. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at Knight Aerospace, contributing to the design and implementation of airborne medical evacuation systems, and strengthening the ties between military innovation and civilian emergency response. Beyond his contributions on the battlefield and in the operating room, Dr. Johannigman is a passionate educator. He serves as Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, where he helps train future generations of military and civilian physicians. Dr. Johannigman has held leadership roles nationally as well, including State Trauma Chair and Region Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. He remains actively involved in key professional organizations, such as the American Association for Trauma and the American College of Surgeons.

* Leader in Heart Disease Prevention: Former member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Leadership Council. * National Voice in Cardiac Innovation: Serves as a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Healthcare Innovation Leadership Council. * Influential Medical Researcher: Widely published in leading medical journals with research contributions cited over 10,000 times; holds training in epidemiology. * Healthcare Innovator & Founder: Founder of CliniWiz.com, driving innovation in clinical solutions. * Startup Advisor: Provides expert guidance and advisory support to emerging healthcare startups. * Consistently High Patient Satisfaction: Recognized for providing exceptional patient care, reflected in very high patient satisfaction levels. * Elite Medical Training: Educated at premier institutions including Emory University, followed by specialized cardiology training at Brown University.

I am an experienced Executive Protection Specialist with 37 years of experience as Senior operations in Executive Protection, Covert EP, Surveillance/Counter Surveillance, Protection, Asset location/Secure/Transport field, Private Consulting, Risk Mitigation & Elimination as well as Executive/Personal Assistant to numerous multi-cultural clientele, experienced in different countries, cultures and security areas. I am a Former U.S. Marine/3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Former Firefighter, EMT-I/Trauma, private military/security contractor, and HNW/UHNW contractor/consultant. I'm cross-trained for private, civilian, celebrity, corporate, VIP, and foreign dignitary, and have both CONUS/OCONUS-DoD/DoS career experience. With progressive exposure to national and international security, I design and execute successful risk and threat assessments and implement security plans and strategies to mitigate risk and enhance security. I am an adaptable, innovative security leader, committed to professionalism, confidentiality, honesty, transparency, and improvement of clients' safety and daily life security operations. I have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and can work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in challenging environments with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans that will best suit the client.