Accomplished and respected executive with more than 17 years of progressive leadership experience in managing and directing the operational, clinical, and financial aspects of diverse healthcare organizations. An engaged leader with a reputation for developing strong cross functional relationships with administrative and medical staff that encourage broad involvement in quality improvement and patient satisfaction.Leadership:Engaged leadership style that fosters an inclusive decision making process leading to meaningful goals with measurable results. Successfully utilize diverse methods of two-way communications with all levels of the organization to inform and educate on strategy, vision, and performance. Strong reputation of effective collaboration with multiple constituencies including Board, medical staff, employees and the community to build high performing teams to address strategic goals and create positive change. Medical Staff Collaboration:A proven track record of effectively partnering with the medical staff to develop a culture of accountability that focuses on patient care and quality improvement. Consistently implement formal and informal dynamics that encouraged caregivers and medical staff to work together in advancing the care process. Improved quality measures in all areas, including being recognized by the Joint Commission as a leader in core measures at two facilities. Successfully recruited new physicians to expand services and provide greater access to the community, including populations that are disadvantaged and underserved.