Deon Norals

Deon Norals is the President and Chief Executive Officer of iHealth Innovative Solutions (iHealth), a Washington, D.C.–based HUBZone-certified Health IT and AI company redefining how technology transforms healthcare, science, and research. Under his leadership, iHealth has become a trusted partner to U.S. federal agencies, global health organizations, and research institutions—delivering AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud-enabled digital health ecosystems that strengthen health systems and accelerate evidence-based decision-making worldwide.

A recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence, data governance, and cybersecurity, Mr. Norals brings over 30 years of executive experience designing and implementing transformative solutions at the intersection of technology, policy, and patient care. He is a strategist who pairs deep technical fluency with boardroom vision—bridging innovation and mission to deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes. His leadership philosophy centers on harnessing data and machine intelligence to improve public health resilience, reduce disparities, and modernize healthcare delivery systems for the 21st century.

Mr. Norals is widely regarded as an advanced cybersecurity architect and operational strategist, possessing an expert command of zero-trust architectures, AI-powered threat detection, cloud transformation, and cyber resilience engineering. His portfolio spans large-scale IT modernization, secure data center migration, Microsoft-centric enterprise defense, and international cybersecurity governance. His ability to integrate artificial

intelligence, automation, and predictive analytics into organizational frameworks has made him a trusted advisor to government and industry leaders navigating the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape.

He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and the prestigious Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential from ISC². These achievements reflect his commitment to rigorous standards of excellence and continuous learning across every domain of information security, risk management, and digital

transformation. Mr. Norals earned his Executive M.B.A. from Howard University, a Bachelor of Science in

Information Technology and Security from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and an Associate of Science from Dunwoody College of Technology. Beyond his corporate and technical achievements, he is deeply engaged in community and philanthropic work—serving as an advocate and partner with Bread for the City, The NIH Children’s Inn, and The Alan Page Foundation, advancing initiatives that empower youth, promote health equity,

and build stronger, more resilient communities.