Zachary Young, MPH

Executive Administrator, UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics

Zachary Young, MPH,is a seasoned healthcare executive and strategic leader currently serving as executive administrator of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics (UPMC CCP). Mr. Young is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative oversight for the network’s pediatric primary care offices, specialty clinics, and UPMC Children’s Express Care sites assuring that all services align with UPMC’s mission of delivering world-class care to children and families.

In this role, Mr. Young spearheads initiatives across business planning, clinical and facility operations, physician relations and recruitment, external partnerships, new practice acquisitions, and fiscal stewardship.

With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience within UPMC’s integrated health system, Mr. Young has also served as executive administrator for UPMC Community Medicine, Inc., Renaissance Family Practice, and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Family Medicine. He managed operations for 31 medical practices spanning 39 locations, supporting over 175 providers and 600 employees. His administrative portfolio includes oversight of the UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency and prior leadership of residency programs at UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC McKeesport.

Mr. Young has led transformative efforts in value-based care, patient experience, and workforce development. His initiatives have driven measurable improvements in chronic disease management, expanded patient access, and earned national acclaim, including seven consecutive Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence awards for Renaissance Family Practice. He has played a key role in shaping UPMC’s Primary Care Service Line, aligning physician compensation with quality outcomes, and integrating AI-powered tools to enhance clinical efficiency and decision-making.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Young held senior leadership roles at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Corporate Services, where he delivered operational advancements across dentistry, family and internal medicine, compliance, finance, and patient access. His strategic vision and operational acumen have consistently translated into improved service delivery, elevated employee engagement, and strengthened financial performance.

Prior to joining UPMC, he held several leadership roles at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois after receiving his bachelor's degree in environmental health from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in health policy and administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago.