Shelley Trumbo, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Blue Zones, LLC, leads efforts to improve well-being and longevity in communities worldwide. Blue Zones collaborates with local communities, employers, and healthcare systems to create sustainable changes in lifestyle and environment that promote healthier living. Shelley shares how these efforts address social determinants of health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce healthcare costs.

Drawing on her background as a musician, Shelley discusses the parallels between her artistic experiences and her leadership role in driving collective impact. She highlights the power of community in fostering healthy habits and explains how Blue Zones works with organizations to create lasting transformations in social networks, built environments, and workplace policies. From encouraging physical activity and healthy eating to cultivating purpose and social connections, Blue Zones applies data-driven strategies based on longevity principles from the world’s healthiest regions.

The discussion also touches on challenges like resource allocation and leadership in implementing these initiatives, along with a new partnership focused on bringing Blue Zones principles to primary care settings. Shelley also explores how Blue Zones can support patients with GLP-1 therapies, offering pathways for both starting and sustaining healthier behaviors.

Check out more about Blue Zones LLC and the Blue Zones Project here:  https://www.bluezones.com

You can follow Shelly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-trumbo-0b19a495/