Ajani N. Dunn, FACHE

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Mayo Clinic in Florida

Biography

Ajani N. Dunn, FACHE, is chief administrative officer, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Fla.
 
He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.
 
Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Dunn served as the ACHE Regent-at-Large for District 2 from 2019 to 2024 and on various ACHE committees. He was also president of ACHE—North Florida Chapter from 2010 to 2012, in addition to serving as the chair of various chapter committees.
 
Mr. Dunn joined Mayo Clinic in 2002 as an administrative fellow before moving into the role of operations manager in 2004. From 2006 to 2014, he served as operations administrator and as associate administrator from 2014 to 2021. Then, he was promoted to his current title of chief administrative officer. He also serves as Mayo Clinic’s interim chief digital officer.
 
In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Dunn serves on the board of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, the board of governors for Jacksonville (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce, and the board of directors for the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville (Fla.). He is also a member of Mayo Clinic’s board of trustees.
 
Mr. Dunn received the Service Award (2009), the Distinguished Service Award (2013) and the Exemplary Service Award (2018) through ACHE’s Recognition Program, as well as an Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award in 2005 and the Regent Award in 2012 from ACHE.
 
Mr. Dunn earned his master’s degree in healthcare administration and bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Florida.