Jeff Margolis, Ph.D., leads partnerships and economic development for Health Equity Innovation Partners. Margolis has more than 20 years’ experience across the innovation pipeline, from researcher to commercialization capacity and ecosystem builder.

His impact includes launching a flagship White House technology entrepreneurship program while at the U.S. Department of State and playing a leadership role in delivering the federal Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) to Illinois.  He has advised and mentored over 100 technology entrepreneurs and startups in various capacities at the local, national, and global levels.

Jeff previously served as Vice President of External Engagement at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, the State of Illinois’ globally-recognized STEM academy.  His leadership included launching a first-of-its-kind secondary education innovation center in partnership with fellow alum and YouTube co-founder Steven Chen.

Dr. Margolis is a proud recipient of multiple recognitions, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s prestigious Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.  He is honored to serve on civic boards and advisory groups, including the board of mHUB - an organization he helped launch when he was managing director of the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from Stanford University and has enjoyed driving the impact of science on society across multiple fields and industries.