Donato Tramuto
Healthcare Executive, Author, Global Health Activist
Health eVillages
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
About Donato Tramuto
Donato J. Tramuto is a healthcare executive, author, and global health activist with nearly four decades of experience. He is recognized for his contributions to healthcare innovation, social change, and leadership in digital health solutions. Tramuto served as CEO of Tivity Health (formerly Healthways) from 2015 to 2020, where he focused on advancing global healthcare access, patient outcomes, and digital engagement. He played a key role in repositioning the company’s business model to address social determinants of health, including nutrition, fitness, and social connection.
Tramuto’s career includes founding Physicians Interactive Holdings (now Aptus Health) in 2008, a provider of digital engagement solutions for healthcare professionals. Earlier, he co-founded Protocare, a drug development services company, and was involved in developing a national disease management program for HIV/AIDS at Caremark. In 2011, Tramuto launched Health eVillages, a nonprofit that delivers mobile health technology to medical professionals in challenging environments.
As a philanthropist, Tramuto established the TramutoPorter Foundation, providing educational and healthcare support to individuals and organizations. He has been involved in multiple boards, including the Boston University School of Public Health, the Brown University Healthcare Leadership Board, and the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights board, serving as Chairman for its European branch.
Tramuto has received numerous recognitions, such as the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award in 2014 and multiple honorary doctorates. His published works include “Life’s Bulldozer Moments” and “The Double Bottom Line,” which explore themes of compassionate leadership and overcoming adversity.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Tivity Health
Value Health Sciences
Education
Media
Press
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Read the full article ›Awards & Recognition
- Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award
- Received in 2014
- Presented by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights
- Robert F. Kennedy Embracing His Legacy Award
- Received in 2017
- Presented by the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps
- Nashville Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO
- Received in 2018
- Presented by Nashville Business Journal
- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
- Received in 2015
- Awarded by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, College of Fine Arts
- Honorary Doctorate of Science
- Received in 2017
- Awarded by Thomas Jefferson University
- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
- Received in 2018
- Awarded by Lasell College
- Top 100 Most Inspirational Healthcare Leaders
- Recognized in 2005, 2009, and 2015
- Presented by PharmaVOICE magazine
- RFK Ripple of Hope Award Honoree
- Honored alongside Hillary Clinton, Robert DeNiro, and Tony Bennett
- Presented by the Robert F. Kennedy Center
Charities & Volunteering
April 5, 2022
In his book, Donato Tramuto—recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist,—makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that powerfully drives trust, success, and innovation; raises morale, builds stronger teams, and improves overall performance; creates sustainable commitment to an organization’s mission and values.
Boards & Memberships
- Boston University School of Public Health
Advisory Board Member
January 2012 – Present - Brown University Healthcare Leadership Board
Board Member
(No specific dates provided) - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Board Member and Leadership Council Chairman
December 2016 – December 2022 - TramutoPorter Foundation
Chairman of the Board
September 2021 – Present - MyWoundDoctor
Board Member
June 2022 – Present - Skyscape
Chairman of Advisory Board and Executive in Residence
January 2022 – Present - Zeel Health
Board Member
March 2022 – Present - Gryphon Partners
Advisory Board Member
January 2020 – March 2023 - Sharecare, Inc.
Executive in Residence
2020 – Present - Promerica Health
Executive Chairman in Residence
2020 – Present - Saint Joseph’s College
Honorary Scholar in Residence
2020 – Present - Health eVillages
Chairman and Founder
2011 – Present - BioIQ
Chairman of the Executive Advisory Board
September 2020 – February 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Donato Tramuto do?
Donato Tramuto is a healthcare executive, author, and global health activist with nearly four decades of experience. He currently leads Health eVillages, a nonprofit that delivers mobile health technology to medical professionals in challenging environments.
What is Donato Tramuto known for?
Tramuto is recognized for his contributions to healthcare innovation, social change, and leadership in digital health solutions, including his tenure as CEO of Tivity Health and his authorship of books on compassionate leadership such as "Life's Bulldozer Moments" and "The Double Bottom Line."
Where is Donato Tramuto based?
Donato Tramuto is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Where did Donato Tramuto study?
Tramuto studied philosophy and psychology at Wadham's Hall Seminary College, managed care at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, leadership and management at The Wharton School, and healthcare marketing at the University at Buffalo.
Who does Donato Tramuto work for?
Donato Tramuto works for Health eVillages, a nonprofit organization he founded in 2011 to deliver mobile health technology to medical professionals in challenging environments.
Last updated February 20, 2026