Led a diverse range of projects related to healthcare analytics, utilizing previous experience as an RN, project leader, and program support role at UCLA Health and private healthcare organizations. Oversaw a complex program implementation across 5 hospitals in CA; chaired meetings with IT, legal, and compliance departments as well as employees (social workers and nurses) to effectively launch the platform; train staff in proper usage, and respond to questions/concerns. Researched 100s of local community resources to empower staff to ensure patient success. Worked with the Directors of Care Coordination to understand system needs, present program value and successfully achieve implementation buy-in. Ensured the programs complied with state/federal regulations. Thrived within a challenging environment with no FTEs or implementation budget. Created videos and self-teaching resources; used PR department to ensure employees were informed about program capabilities. Innovated a current state assessment, led interviews and user feedback sessions, performed observations of daily work to customize the program and address stakeholder requirements. Drafted a social innovation grant amendment and licensing agreement with the program creator. Led a root cause analysis of care delay at a hospital; documented findings with recommendations for action. Current project includes data compiling and analysis of readmission rates and developing reduction strategies.

• Negotiated the transfer of three grants totaling $2 million from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services• Managed a $7.5 million research portfolio that included both federal and foundation grants• Conducted financial monitoring, reconciliation, and analysis for multiple grants. Negotiated the return of $75,000 – $100,000 in erroneous charges to a grant• Designed new consultation model for physicians at Rusk Faculty Group Practice• Researched new opportunities for partnerships between traditional healthcare entities and new entrants into healthcare for a white paper• Utilized market demographics to identify underserved populations for ambulatory expansion

• Generated and presented new curriculum on human subject research for over 300 nurses • Provided analytical support for Evidence-Based Practice projects • Coordinated transportation, registration, and marketing for the 13th Annual UCLA Research and Evidence Based Practice resulting in increased attendance by 10% over the previous year