Vincent Lopez (He/Him)

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Parker Health

Vincent J. Lopez stands at the helm of Parker Health, Inc. as its visionary Founder and CEO, propelling the biotechnology organization into the forefront of healthcare innovation for the next century. In this capacity, he spearheads strategic initiatives, product development, and governmental affairs, collaborating closely with key figures in the U.S. Congress and various government agencies, including HHS, NIH, CDC, and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology(ONC), Mr. Lopez focuses on establishing industry standards, optimizing spending, reducing legacy technology costs, improving inefficiencies, elevating patient care and outcomes, and implementing Parker Health’s cutting-edge healthcare technology.

Recognized for his impactful contributions, Mr. Lopez earned a coveted spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Healthcare category for the class of 2023. Beyond his role at Parker Health, he's commitment to advancing public health research is paramount. He holds a prominent appointment to the Dean's Council at the New York University, School of Global Public Health, and the Chair of the Lopez Clinical Innovation Studio @ NYU, School of Global Public Health. Additionally, he holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Royal Society of Medicine, the IEEE Data Quality Standards for Medical Records Workgroup, and the Sequoia Project.

Mr. Lopez is actively involved in mentoring and guiding the next generation of innovators. He serves as a Mentor for Village Capital's Innovations in Health Equity Accelerator program sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Venture Impact Fund. Moreover, he contributes his expertise as a Mentor Maker at the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, providing valuable insights to aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

Committed to philanthropy, he established the Lopez Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on advancing education and healthcare access in underserved communities. Beyond his leadership at Parker Health, Mr. Lopez is a managing partner and director at L’PAJ Ventures, contributing his expertise to various boards, including the Family Childcare Alliance of Maryland.

Mr. Lopez's journey is marked by a rich tapestry of experiences dedicated to public service; in 2015, he was Nominated to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors by Governor Tom Wolf (D-PA), he has also completed a Fellowship with a focus on STEM education in minority communities, collaborating with President Obama's Organizing for Action in the 7th Ward, Washington, DC. Prior to founding Parker Health, he contributed his skills and expertise to programs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Defense.

A native of Sacramento, California, Mr. Lopez was raised in Arlington, Virginia, and studied English and political science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Lopez is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Master Mason and Shriner, OddFellow, and a Knight of Pythian; as well as an ordained Deacon at the Capitol Hill SDA Church, Washington, DC. When not shaping the future of healthcare, he indulges his passion for fishing, playing golf, and enjoys spectating basketball, Formula 1, and horse racing.

Mr. Lopez is a Lister on Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2023. He is a Mentor Maker with the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center advising aspiring and current entrepreneurs. Mr. Lopez serves on the Steering Committee for Black Maternal Health, Fund II Foundation a Robert F. Smith organization. He is a Mentor for Village Capital’s, Innovations in Health Equity Accelerator program sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Venture Impact Fund. He is the founder of the Lopez Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit working to advance education and health access in disadvantage communities.

Mr. Lopez serves on the NYU School of Global Public Health, Dean’s Council. He is a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, and the Sequoia Project. He is a managing partner and director at L’PAJ Ventures. He serves on the Board of Directors for Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland, and several other organizations.

In 2015, he was nominated to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors by Governor Tom Wolf (D-PA), He’s the former student body president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Majored in English & Political Science) and chairman of the PASSHE Board of Student Government Presidents. He completed a Fellowship with an emphasis on STEM education in minority communities (7th Ward, Washington, DC), with then-President Obama’s Organizing for Action. He has worked on programs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Defense.

A native of Sacramento, California, Mr. Lopez was raised in Arlington, Virginia and resides in Washington, DC. He is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Master Mason and Shriner. Mr. Lopez is an ordained Deacon at the Capitol Hill SDA Church, Washington, DC. He’s an avid golfer, and he enjoys watching Formula 1 and horse racing.

Location

Washington, United States

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Work style

How I prefer to work

Remote & Office

Morning

Mostly in a team

Qualities I value in my colleagues

  • Honesty
  • creativity
  • loyalty
  • integrity
  • adaptability

My communication style

  • Open
  • articulate
  • transparent

My pet peeves

  • Poor communication
  • micromanagement

Fun fact

I enjoy traveling, playing golf, and watching Formula 1!

Timeline

  • Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    Current role

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