Boston, MA, August 26, 2024 – MedTechVets, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting military veterans in transitioning into careers in the medical technology sector, proudly announces the appointment of Scott Whitaker to our Board of Directors effective August 15, 2024.
As President and CEO of AdvaMed, the medtech association, Whitaker brings to the board significant expertise in the medical technology industry and health policy more broadly. Whitaker is widely recognized as a top health care advocate with experience across multiple health policy sectors, having worked successfully with diverse stakeholder groups – including hospital, patient, and physician groups, regulators, public and private payers, and global trade organizations – to advance innovation and timely patient access to next-generation treatments and cures.
“We are so excited to welcome Scott to our board,” says Michael Minogue, Chair of the Governance Committee and Founder of MedTechVets. “His extensive experience, knowledge, and invaluable connections will greatly enhance our ability to advance the goals of MedTechVets. Scott’s passion and expertise are a tremendous asset, and we are excited about the innovative perspectives and strategic insight he will bring to our organization.”
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Scott join our Board of Directors, and I’ve been very impressed with Scott and his team,” says Steve Mapa, President and Executive Director of MedTechVets. “As the leader of AdvaMed, Scott works diligently to advance medical technology to improve patient outcomes, which aligns well with the mission of MedTechVets. Our mission is to help Veterans find careers with purpose in the Medical Technology industry, and that sense of service and duty is ultimately to improve the lives of patients and their families.”
“MedTechVets has served our veterans and the medtech community incredibly well, preparing those who served our country for lifelong, meaningful work in the medtech industry,” Whitaker said. “The organization has impressive placement and retention rates, which means MedTechVets does more than simply help veterans get a job – it helps them to succeed in that job as well. I am honored to serve on the board of an organization driven by such a worthy mission, and I look forward to helping more veterans find meaningful positions of leadership in an industry that is focused on improving and saving lives.”
Prior to his roles with AdvaMed and as COO of BIO, Scott served as chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). As HHS chief of staff, he managed the day-to-day operations of the department; led the department’s activities on all major policy and management issues and initiatives; and served as the top liaison to the White House on policy, management, and political matters. He holds a degree in political science from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a master’s degree in government from Johns Hopkins University.
His experience in both the health policy and medical technology fronts as well as his network will help serve the board of directors and move forward the vision of MedTechVets to provide opportunities for more veterans in the medical technology space.
About MedTechVets:
MedTechVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans transition into successful careers in the medical technology industry. Through mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational resources, MedTechVets empowers veterans to leverage their unique skills and experiences in the service of advancing healthcare innovation. For more information, visit www.medtechvets.org.
