Jason Elrod, MS, CISSP

Jason Elrod
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
MultiCare Health System

Biography

Jason Elrod is an executive leader, strategic advisor, author and cybersecurity executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity and enterprise risk, including extensive work in complex healthcare environments. He advises executive teams and boards on how to evaluate, govern and communicate the value of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence in highly regulated, high-consequence settings. His work focuses on helping leaders understand not only the technical and regulatory implications of AI, but also how to frame its value, risk and accountability in ways that support sound decision making.

Elrod has led and advised organizations through periods of rapid innovation, regulatory change and operational scale, translating complex technical capabilities into clear executive narratives that align technology investment with organizational mission and patient outcomes. His approach emphasizes leadership under pressure, responsible innovation, and building organizational trust as new technologies are introduced. Today, Elrod works with executives, boards, chief information security officers and leadership teams on cybersecurity leadership, AI governance, emerging risk, organizational culture and leading effectively through uncertainty.