Michael Schmidt

Vice President of Strategic Innovations

As vice president of strategic innovations, Michael is responsible for identifying and developing targeted innovations across the organization. He serves as executive leader for innovation and commercialization efforts, including the Orlando Health Foundry program, which develops and commercializes innovative product and service offerings from within the system. Michael also oversees the Corporate Office of Clinical Research, where he is responsible for research strategy and research regulatory compliance across Orlando Health.

Michael has been with Orlando Health since 2009. His prior roles include vice president with the Orlando Health Foundation and director of digital media for Marketing and Communications. Michael earned a BS in organizational management from Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, Florida) and an MBA from the University of Florida (Gainesville).