Dr. Jean Accius, CEO of Creating Healthier Communities, Named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Dr. Jean Accius, President and CEO of Creating Healthier Communities, a Chief Influencer.

What does it take to influence across sectors and create healthier communities for all? In this episode of Chief Influencer, Dr. Jean Accius shares how his Haitian heritage, his grandmother’s wisdom, and a deep commitment to equity shaped his leadership journey. He brings a global perspective and decades of experience in public health, policy, and systems change to a conversation about trust, accountability, and the power of proximity.

Dr. Accius challenges today’s leaders to confront the uncomfortable reality that a person’s ZIP code still determines life expectancy. He calls on businesses, governments, and nonprofits to work together—not just through talk, but through measurable action. For Jean, influence begins when leaders earn permission, build authentic connections, and commit to showing up consistently.

From reimagining corporate engagement to using platforms like LinkedIn to amplify community voices, Jean offers a model of influence rooted in humility, humanity, and courage. His message is clear: to lead in today’s world, we must move from success to significance while ensuring every person, in every community, is seen, heard, and valued.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Dr Jean Accius
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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