Nicholas Mukhtar

Nicholas Mukhtar, an influential figure in public health, business strategy, and consulting, hails from Detroit, Michigan, where he launched the pivotal nonprofit Healthy Detroit. This organization played a central role in elevating local healthcare services. His illustrious career also features high-profile consulting roles advising U.S. politicians and managing operations for various business and family offices nationwide.

His academic foundation was laid at the University of Dayton, where he was a Chaminade Scholar. Nicholas later transferred to Wayne State University in Detroit, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in 2013. With a burgeoning interest in public health and societal improvement, he pursued further education at Johns Hopkins University, earning dual Master's degrees in Public Policy and Public Health by 2017.

As an undergraduate, Nicholas spotted significant gaps in Detroit’s public health services. He established Healthy Detroit in 2012, a nonprofit that aimed to improve the city's health landscape through robust and accessible programs. His adept leadership and fundraising skills enabled the organization to secure over $100 million in funding, which bolstered its operations and outreach. By 2017, he had expanded the organization’s annual operating budget to $15 million.