Ron Goetzel, PhD
Senior Scientist and Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies
Ron Z. Goetzel, Ph.D., is a leading expert in health and productivity management, serving as a Senior Scientist and Director of the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His work bridges academia, business, and healthcare policy, focusing on the health and economic impacts of workplace wellness programs. Previously, Dr. Goetzel was faculty at Emory and Cornell Universities and held leadership roles at MEDSTAT, Thomson Reuters, and IBM Watson Health. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles on health promotion interventions and their effects on employee productivity. As President and CEO of The Health Project, he oversees the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards and the Carolyn C. Mattingly Mental Health in the Workplace Award. Dr. Goetzel, who holds a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from NYU, is a sought-after speaker and consultant, based in Bethesda, MD, advising organizations on enhancing health and productivity.