Functional Skills

Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Finance Transformation
Operations Management
Leadership Development
Process Improvements
Change Management / Org Design
Strategy Development
Organizational Leadership
Operational Efficiency
Operational Transformation
Quality Management

Software Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Smartsheet
Monday

Certifications

CLSSBBCertified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Sector Experience

Business Services
Healthcare

Experience

ProNexus Advisory Management Consulting
Managing Director, Operational Excellence
8/2024 - Present
• Lead a team of over 60 independent consultants to drive operational transformation, process improvement, and financial optimization across healthcare organizations.
• Spearhead business development and market expansion, forging strategic partnerships with health systems, hospitals, and healthcare startups.
• Advise executive teams on scalable strategies, workforce efficiency, and performance metrics, delivering measurable gains in cost savings, quality, and revenue growth.

STR Solutions Consulting Management Consulting
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
12/2023 - Present
• Lead healthcare consulting firm helping organizations transform operations 4x faster without adding FTEs.
• Advise C-suite leaders in health systems, hospitals, and healthcare startups, implementing scalable solutions that streamline operations, optimize costs, and enhance quality and patient experience.
• Drive strategy execution, process improvement, and financial performance using the Strategy to Results (STR) method to deliver rapid, measurable, and sustainable impact.

Ascend Healthcare Start-Up
Chief Operating Officer (Interim)
5/2023 - 11/2023
• Led operations for a 150-employee, PE-backed mental telehealth company, driving strategic vision, scalable growth, and cost-saving measures.
• Developed and executed strategic planning and OKRs, aligning short-term goals with long-term operational success, and delivering significant P&L impact.
• Achieved a 38% improvement in therapist utilization within 4 weeks, generating an immediate $250K impact with an annual impact of $3.2M.
• Spearheaded the closure of a service line within 2 months, establishing key infrastructure for milestone tracking, HR processes, and change management, resulting in +$1.48M in annual EBITDA.

Evolign, Inc Start-Up
Fractional Chief Strategy Officer
5/2022 - 5/2023
• Advised executive leadership on strategic planning, business growth, and market positioning, aligning key functions for scalability.
• Developed strategic roadmaps and operational frameworks, defining prioritized goals, milestones, and execution plans to drive revenue growth.

HonorHealth Management Consulting
Network Senior Director, Ambulatory Quality Improvement
7/2019 - 3/2023
• Provided strategic consulting and oversight of operational excellence improvement initiatives within physician groups and ambulatory services (165+ clinics) to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Designed, developed, and launched new Ambulatory Quality Improvement service line providing medical group process and quality improvement services (70+ clinics); scaled to support to all ambulatory care areas (165+ sites) within one year (included primary care and specialty practices).
• Led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for the Quality Division, fostering an inclusive workplace culture and promoting equitable patient care to improve health outcomes.

HonorHealth Operations
Associate Vice President Patient Safety (Interim
7/2021 - 2/2022
• Led clinical team to sustain high-performing patient safety program, overseeing strategic planning to prioritize and align key initiatives in partnership with clinical dyad leader (MD).
• Led strategy and implementation of High-Reliability Organization (HRO) and Just Culture program initiatives.
• Achieved top tier leader ranking for staff engagement (Press Ganey team index 1).
• Presented executive updates and quarterly reports to the Quality Committee of the Board, simplifying complex issues for effective communication.

HonorHealth Operations
Chief of Operations
9/2020 - 3/2021
• Spearheaded the strategy and execution of a COVID-19 vaccine drive-through, scaling clinic operations 18x to administer 1,800+ vaccines per day.
• Led 33 teams and over 3,000 staff/volunteers, ensuring unified cross-functional operations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Launched operations after fewer than 3 months of planning, delivering over 75,000 vaccines in a rapidly changing, high ambiguity environment.
• Achieved 5-minute patient throughput, ensuring optimal patient experience and safety.
• Featured as a spokesperson on ABC World News, NBC National, Good Morning America, and other media outlets.

PeaceHealth Management Consulting
Process Improvement Lead (Internal Consultant
7/2014 - 3/2019
• Led complex, cross-functional performance improvement initiatives across a multi-state health system with 165 clinics, driving significant cost savings and efficiencies. Managed projects across 4 regional and 10 network hospitals, including rural and critical access hospitals.
• Collaborated with executive teams to develop and scale strategic operational improvements and change management plans.
• Led implementation of multi-state referral management transformation, scaling from 5 to 140 clinics, directing over 100 staff per go-live. Delivered the project under budget by $56K with a $10M ROI in 6 months.
• Developed a Lean Green Belt leadership program, growing from 5 to 160 certified leaders in 18 months across the health system, with 100% participant agreement on course applicability to their work.

Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Management Consulting
Quality Consultant
10/2010 - 7/2014
• Managed consulting relationships Oregon hospitals for various quality programs (special focus on rural/CAH facilities), coaching participants to implement best practices and ensure sustained results.
• Led program management and implementation, data analysis, reporting, and website logistics. Served on project leadership teams, conducted hospital site visits, and collaborated with peers nationally.
• Facilitated quality improvement initiatives and actively engaged in statewide and government health policy and quality improvement meetings.

Oregon Patient Safety Commission Management Consulting
Consultant, Project Manager
7/2011 - 11/2011
• Designed written notification toolkit and training materials in collaboration with national content experts and partner organizations, aligning with evidence-based guidelines.