Zachary Szukala

Zachary Szukala is a seasoned design strategy professional with extensive experience in healthcare and education sectors. Currently serving as Design Strategy Principal at Blue Shield of California, Zachary previously held the role of Executive Director for Clinical Innovation & Design at Rogers Behavioral Health, where an innovation practice and enterprise digital care strategy were established. At Kaiser Permanente, Zachary contributed as a Design Principal Consultant on various projects, including enhancing medical education and perinatal care delivery, alongside shaping a national cancer care strategy. Earlier career highlights include launching TED Ed as Executive Creative Director at A Hundred Years and serving as Art Director for Weill Cornell Medical College & NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. With a foundational degree in Organizational Communication, Learning & Design from Ithaca College, Zachary has worked with prominent clients such as NASA, the World Bank Group, and major healthcare organizations, showcasing a commitment to human-centered design and innovation.