*Develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's financial health and sustainability.*Lead cross-functional teams to implement high-impact projects aligned with organizational objectives.*Utilize systems thinking to tackle complex challenges, optimize processes, and boost operational effectiveness.*Oversee corporate development efforts to strategically position the organization for future growth.*Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, essential for successful strategy implementation across the enterprise.

*Oversee and drive the seamless execution of UNC Health's comprehensive strategy, focusing on the efficient implementation of transformative initiatives.*Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation, development, and execution of intricate system-level initiatives, reporting directly to senior executive leadership.*Direct a team of Program Managers to deliver a wide range of system initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

*Strategic Leadership: Responsible for advancing business development and driving growth under value-based care and alternative payment models. Provide strategic direction for network expansion, clinical integration, and the development of partnerships, including direct employer relationships, joint ventures, and other market expansion initiatives across regional and statewide levels.*Contract Management and Negotiation: Lead negotiations for multiple value-based agreements with various health plans, directly contributing to improved contract performance and health outcomes. Manage UNC Health and UNC Health Alliance's entire value-based contract portfolio, leveraging extensive knowledge of healthcare delivery and value-based care.*Business Development: Spearhead business development and opportunity assessment for a market-leading clinically integrated network. Evaluate and make strategic recommendations to UNC Health's executive leadership and the UNC Health Alliance Board of Managers regarding all value-based and alternative payment model contracting opportunities.*Relationship Management: Develop and maintain robust internal and external stakeholder relationships, essential for collaborative strategy execution.*Executive Leadership Engagement: Routinely lead system-wide strategic initiatives, working directly with C-suite executives.

Established and led the innovative Opportunity Development department at UNC Health, focused on:*Strategic Leadership: Advanced business development and drove growth under value-based care and alternative payment models. Provided strategic direction for network expansion, clinical integration, and the development of partnerships, including direct employer relationships, joint ventures, and other market expansion initiatives across regional and statewide levels.*Contract Management and Negotiation: Negotiated multiple value-based agreements with various health plans, enhancing contract performance and health outcomes. Managed the entire value-based contract portfolio, utilizing deep knowledge of healthcare delivery and value-based care.*Business Development: Spearheaded opportunity assessment and business development for a leading clinically integrated network. Evaluated and made strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the UNC Health Alliance Board of Managers regarding all value-based and alternative payment model contracting opportunities.*Executive Leadership Engagement: Routinely led system-wide strategic initiatives, working directly with C-suite executives.

*Managed system-wide market and network development initiatives, conducting geographic and financial analyses to support the organization's short and long-term goals.*Performed in-depth analyses of the provider network, assessing network access, cost, and provider performance metrics.*Oversaw complex programmatic initiatives and provided strategic consultations to senior leadership on the implications of market and program developments.

*Accountable for all implementation and programmatic development efforts related to UNC Health Alliance's largest alternative payment model contract.*Led the implementation of a new narrow network ACA product in partnership with a large health plan partner.*Served as the account manager, overseeing all aspects of the relationship between UNC Health Alliance and major commercial insurers.*Provided business insights and developed strategic recommendations using a data-driven approach to identify and leverage opportunities.

*Managed a large, cross-functional team to deliver highly effective enterprise solutions and services in healthcare analytics.*Oversaw multiple healthcare projects for diverse public sector clients, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction.*Provided leadership to drive customer success, effectively navigating challenges and fulfilling commitments across staff, management, and stakeholders.*Handled all project financials, including budgeting, expense management, timely invoicing, receivables tracking, and managing subcontractor expenses.*Recognized as the Division’s Project Manager of the Month in August 2017 for exceptional performance and leadership.

*Collaborated with internal and external partners to generate and develop ideas for disruptive innovations in healthcare delivery, supporting system transformation.*Developed and managed a portfolio of key initiatives, executing projects and programs in a leadership role.*Led complex teams through the development process of programs and projects, coordinating efforts across diverse groups.*Conducted comprehensive business and financial analyses to build business cases for various projects, utilizing medical and pharmacy claims data, financial data, market data, and clinical data.

*Served as Project Manager for high-priority analytic and strategic planning initiatives, collaborating closely with physician leaders, senior executives, and service line managers across finance, operations, and marketing.*Coordinated strategic planning and business plan development for key programs and business development initiatives.*Acted as technical liaison, providing analytic support for evaluating the feasibility of new clinical technology acquisitions.*Managed various ad hoc special projects, conducting extensive analyses to advance these initiatives effectively.*Simultaneously managed over 10 strategic initiatives, demonstrating exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.*Assisted the Senior Director of Strategic Planning in training and developing departmental planning analysts, enhancing team capabilities and performance.

*Led analytical support for planning and strategic growth initiatives across Cardiovascular, Community Practice, Radiology, and Vascular Surgery service lines.*Identified and quantified business opportunities, supporting the development of program strategies and business plans.*Prepared detailed reports and high-quality presentations, synthesizing data into actionable information for service line and system leadership.*Supported system-level projects, including analysis of acquisition targets, strategic priorities, and hospital mergers.*Managed the departmental summer internship program, overseeing recruitment, training, and project assignments.