Dr. Jim O'Connell

Dr. Jim O'Connell is the founding president of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, which provides health care services to over 10,000 individuals each year. He has dedicated his career to providing compassionate, community-based medical care to individuals experiencing displacement and homelessness.

Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. O’Connell works tirelessly at the intersection of medicine and social justice, emphasizing the importance of dignity and long-term support in healthcare. His work has shaped national approaches to public health and inspired global efforts to improve health equity for vulnerable populations.