Shane Strum

Shane Strum is an American healthcare executive and political advisor who currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Broward Health, a public health system based in Broward County, Florida. In 2024, he was also appointed Interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare System, one of the largest public healthcare systems in Florida.

Strum previously held several senior roles in Florida government, including serving as Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis and to former Governor Charlie Crist. He also served in the Florida Department of Management Services and was involved in multiple gubernatorial transition teams.

As a healthcare leader, Strum has been credited with overseeing financial improvements, service expansions, and academic partnerships at Broward Health. His work in both public administration and healthcare has been recognized by regional and national organizations, including the South Florida Business Journal and Becker’s Hospital Review.

Early life and education Shane Strum was raised in Broward County, Florida, where he attended local schools and became active in community and civic life from a young age. His early experiences in the region later informed both his public service career and leadership roles in the local healthcare sector. Specific details about his family background or upbringing have not been widely reported in independent sources.

Strum earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, followed by a master's degree in business administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Strum also participated in the transition team for Governor Rick Scott following the 2010 election, providing strategic guidance during the formation of the new administration. His selection followed a national search and marked a transition from his previous roles in state government to healthcare administration. Broward Health's board cited his experience in public service and executive leadership as qualifications for the position.

At the time of his appointment, Broward Health was undergoing operational restructuring and sought leadership with a background in both administration and policy. Strum’s hiring was covered by regional media and healthcare industry publications, noting the strategic importance of the role within South Florida’s medical landscape.

Strum also oversaw the expansion of clinical services, including the development of advanced cardiology programs and the addition of new primary and specialty care access points throughout Broward County.

During this interim period, Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) and Broward Health launched the "Better Together" initiative, a collaboration aimed at improving access to primary and maternal healthcare services in underserved areas of Broward County. The initiative received attention from state and local media as a model for public health cooperation and care coordination.

Strum's dual leadership role was described by stakeholders as a temporary solution to ensure stability and strategic alignment between the two major healthcare systems during a period of administrative transition.

Affiliations and boards

Strum serves on the board of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, an organization representing Florida’s public and teaching hospitals. In this role, he contributes to policy discussions and advocacy efforts related to healthcare access and funding for vulnerable populations.

He also chairs the policy committee of America’s Essential Hospitals, a national organization focused on healthcare systems that provide a high level of care to uninsured and underserved communities. Inducted into the Fort Lauderdale Walk of Fame in 2023 for contributions to the local community. Named a “Power Leader in Healthcare” by the South Florida Business Journal. Included on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “Great Healthcare Leaders to Know.”