Zack has more than a decade of experience researching, analyzing and advancing public policy in Oklahoma. At Healthy Minds, he manages a full-time staff and works with a team of consultants analyzing data trends, examining best practices and evaluating community needs to inform state and local policy conversations around mental health and substance use disorders.

Zack previously served as vice president of government affairs for the Tulsa Regional Chamber, where he managed state policy priorities around health insurance, public health, education and criminal justice. He has a background in journalism and worked as a government and crime reporter for the Tulsa World and several local newspapers. He serves on the leadership team of Tulsa’s Young Professionals and the boards of directors for several Tulsa-area nonprofits in the areas of health care and education.

Zack has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Rogers State University.