Adrian Arriaga is the Executive Director of Security Services for the Wellstar Health System, one of the largest healthcare providers in Georgia. Prior to moving into the private enterprise security sector, Arriaga spent 15 years in the Marine Corps, living in places ranging from Okinawa, Japan to California and everywhere in between. He also has pursued extensive academic credentials, receiving his MBA in 2019. Arriaga is the Vice Chair of the Atlanta chapter of the International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS). With 10 other professionals, he recently co-authored the workplace violence prevention certification program through IAHSS.
I had the chance to connect with Arriaga and dive into a variety of topics, including the unique experience of leading the corporate security function inside of a healthcare environment throughout the response to COVID-19.