Carlos A. Migoya and David Zambrana
Naming honors former president and CEO Carlos A. Migoya’s 15-year legacy of leadership and public service
November 10, 2026 — Jackson Health Foundation officially dedicated the Carlos A. Migoya Patient Care Tower at Jackson Memorial Hospital, honoring the longtime former president and chief executive officer who rescued the financially distressed institution, orchestrated its historic turnaround, and spearheaded unprecedented modernization.
Attended by healthcare professionals, civic leaders, and community supporters, the ceremony formally named Jackson Memorial’s flagship inpatient tower after Carlos A. Migoya, honoring his transformative legacy. The 14-story building has served for decades as a place of healing and hope for generations of South Florida families.
L-R David Evensky, Flavia Llizo, Servio Abreu, Caroline O’Connor, Ana VeigaMilton, Carlos A. Migoya, Silvia Rios Fortun, Matt Groasck, Edward Joyce, and Armando Fernandez
“Carlos Migoya did not simply restore the financial strength of Jackson Health System; he restored our promise to the community,” said David Zambrana, current president and chief executive officer of Jackson Health System. “Jackson once stood on the brink of financial collapse, but under Carlos’s leadership, we evolved into a nationally recognized, technologically advanced healthcare network. Naming our central patient care tower in his honor ensures that every person who walks through these doors is reminded of the leader who believed Jackson could be extraordinary and made it a reality.”
When Migoya became president and chief executive officer of Jackson Health System in 2011, Jackson faced critical operational deficits that threatened its survival. Leveraging his corporate banking background, Migoya stabilized operations within his first year and, in 2013, championed the voter-approved $830 million Jackson Miracle-Building Bond, a $2 billion capital plan to renovate, modernize, and expand Jackson’s facilities across Miami-Dade County. Since then, Jackson has renovated all its existing hospitals and built Jackson West Medical Center in Doral, Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/Jackson Memorial, the UHealth Jackson Critical Care Pavilion at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a network of urgent care centers.
Throughout his 15 years of service, Migoya worked closely with the Jackson Health Foundation, partnering with business leaders, donors, and regional philanthropists to secure vital private investment for cutting-edge medical equipment, facility expansions, and patient-centered programs, such as Jackson Memorial Hospital’s new emergency room, which opened in April 2026.
“Carlos fundamentally changed the philanthropic landscape for healthcare in Miami,” said Flavia Llizo, chief executive officer of the Jackson Health Foundation. “He proved to our donors and business community that supporting Jackson is a direct investment in the vital infrastructure of South Florida. His vision galvanized our supporters, and dedicating this tower is a testament to what happens when civic leadership and public generosity align behind a shared mission.”
For Migoya, the milestone reflects the commitment of the clinical teams and civic partners who stood behind Jackson through its most trying chapter.
“When I first arrived at Jackson, critics said this institution couldn’t be saved,” said Carlos A. Migoya. “They underestimated the resilience and commitment of the people who work here. Every decision we made centered on protecting our community’s safety net and ensuring world-class care was available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. I am deeply humbled and honored by this recognition. Seeing my name on this building is a tribute to what our healthcare workers, administrators, donors, and taxpayers built together.”
The dedication ceremony brought together Jackson leadership, Public Health Trust Board of Trustees Vice Chairwoman Mojdeh L. Khaghan, and Jackson Health Foundation Board of Directors Chairman Ed Joyce for the official unveiling of the building signage, followed by an appreciation reception honoring hospital staff, donors, and civic partners.
About Jackson Health Foundation
Jackson Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the fundraising arm for Jackson Health System, a nonprofit academic medical system, and the only public healthcare system in Miami-Dade County. Through the generosity of compassionate donors, the Foundation seeks private philanthropic funds to improve the health system’s facilities, provide it with the most advanced equipment and technology, and support its priority projects. The Foundation’s fundraising efforts allow Jackson to provide life-saving medical care to all of its patients, regardless of financial need, and improve healthcare delivery, enhance the patient experience, and promote wellness and preventive medicine. The Foundation offers several fundraising programs, including the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving society; and the Guardian Angels, who are dedicated to supporting Holtz Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1991, the Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to philanthropic activities that, to date, have raised more than $440 million to benefit Jackson.
For more information about Jackson Health Foundation, visit www.JacksonHealthFoundation.org or
call 305-585-GIVE (4483).
