Brian Weirich

Dr. Brian Weirich is a nursing leader at Microsoft, where he helps shape the strategy and development of AI-powered technologies designed to transform nursing practice and care delivery. Before joining Microsoft, Brian served as System Chief Nursing Officer for Innovation and Transformation at Bon Secours Mercy Health and as a Chief Nursing Officer at both Banner Health and Indiana University Health. His career also includes leadership roles at University of Colorado Health and The Ohio State University Medical Center. He began his career as an ICU nurse at Cleveland Clinic. Brian holds a Doctor of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He is certified in Executive Nursing Practice and holds a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian became known as