We are delighted to welcome Zachary Kempf as our new Deputy Director serving our Missouri customers, bringing his exceptional local expertise to strengthen our nationwide organization.
Zach brings over a decade of distinguished public health experience from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, where he most recently served as Chief of the Bureau of Data Modernization and Interoperability, leading transformative initiatives in health data exchange and surveillance systems. In this role, he successfully led the onboarding of over 5,000 vaccine providers to state systems using HL7 standards, demonstrating his proven ability to engage healthcare organizations and build the technical bridges necessary for successful interoperability. During this same time, Zach’s regulatory expertise and knowledge of both state and national data exchange policies led him to be invited to advise ONC and CDC on TEFCA implementation nationwide. His deep understanding of Missouri’s public health landscape, combined with his extensive experience in data modernization, data exchange, and interoperability standards, makes him perfectly positioned to enhance our services and support you.
Born and raised in mid-Missouri, Zach received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Residing in Columbia, Missouri, Zach is eager to take advantage of his central location to connect in-person, or virtually, with each of you.