Derrick Jacobs

Background

About Derrick Jacobs

Derrick Jacobs is a seasoned operations manager with 20+ years of experience in running the day-to-day operations of a non-profit health organization. Derrick has a passion for supporting the organizations efforts in finding ways to make things more productive by providing effective methods in its business operations. He also, has a strong leadership background and knows how to handle problems quickly and efficiently. Derrick currently serves as the Operations Manager for the Advocacy Department for the American Heart Association. He oversees the department’s budget in collaboration with the EVP of Advocacy & QI, facilities equipment, controls inventory, building and equipment leases and handles logistics for the “You’re the Cure on the Hill” – Lobby Day. He also manages and increases the effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT and Finance) through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. A dedicated professional with a long term career in the non-profit sector, Derrick has been quoted as saying “I love the fact that the work I do here at the AHA makes a difference in the lives of other people, especially those of diverse backgrounds. Here in the Advocacy Department, in Washington, DC, I have learned that “health care change” starts with policy on Capitol Hill – and that affects all people in the United States.”