Dr. Anthony J. Marchi, DHSc, is a decorated military veteran and visionary healthcare executive with over 30 years of cross-sector experience leading transformational initiatives in healthcare, education, government, and industrial environments. A mission-driven professional, Dr. Marchi has built a reputation for designing and executing innovative strategies that improve organizational performance, human capital development, and system-wide quality outcomes across complex, high-stakes environments.

In his most recent role as Technical Director within the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Dr. Marchi led enterprise-wide sustainability and quality improvement initiatives across Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), driving performance excellence through data analytics, continuous improvement frameworks, and strategic planning. He successfully championed over 48 quality improvement projects, introduced structured performance teams across multiple MTFs, and influenced long-term policy changes aligned with environmental, social, and fiscal impact. His work integrated the Triple Bottom Line framework—People, Planet, and Profit—demonstrating a unique ability to align mission readiness with sustainability and operational innovation.

Dr. Marchi’s distinguished military career includes leadership as Director of Clinical Practice for the Army Air Ambulance and Program Manager for multiple combat medic and critical care education programs. He has managed and trained thousands of healthcare professionals, implemented evidence-based practices, and developed simulation-based curricula to improve patient safety and readiness. His leadership and valor were recognized with numerous military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and five Air Medals for heroism and excellence in aeromedical evacuation missions under combat conditions.

An expert in human performance optimization and knowledge management, Dr. Marchi has also served as a Knowledge Management Analyst at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), where he developed enterprise knowledge systems, facilitated organizational change across 40 departments, and improved data-driven decision-making. He holds certifications as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Talent Development (CPTD), and Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), reflecting a commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in governance, leadership, and safety.

Internationally engaged and multilingual, Dr. Marchi was born and raised in Sweden and has worked with German and Norwegian military forces and government organizations across Europe and Eastern Asia. He speaks fluent Swedish and Norwegian, and is proficient in German. These global experiences further enrich his leadership lens and cultural agility in diverse organizational settings.

Dr. Marchi holds a Doctor of Health Science degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Occupational Health & Safety from Columbia Southern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Purdue University Global—all earned with highest distinction. He is currently active in volunteer service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in San Antonio, Texas, mentoring at-risk youth and advocating for their long-term success in the judicial system.

A passionate advocate for education, leadership, and equity, Dr. Marchi is now pursuing board and advisory roles where he can leverage his deep operational expertise, systems thinking, and passion for service to help organizations grow, transform, and lead with purpose. He brings with him a unique blend of battlefield-tested leadership, academic rigor, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to making a lasting impact.

Character: Dr. Marchi demonstrates unwavering integrity, resilience, and a service-oriented mindset shaped by decades of military and healthcare leadership.

Knowledge: He brings deep, multidisciplinary expertise in healthcare quality, sustainability, and human performance, backed by advanced academic credentials and certifications.

Strategic: Dr. Marchi excels in designing and executing data-driven, system-wide improvement strategies that align with organizational missions and drive measurable outcomes.

Communication: A skilled communicator and educator, he effectively engages diverse stakeholders, translating complex ideas into actionable plans while inspiring trust and collaboration.