Stephanie Pugliese Email & Phone Number

As the Director of OeHI, Stephanie leads the strategic planning, partnerships, and funding for the Office in collaboration with the governor-appointed eHealth Commission. In this role, Stephanie also consults with the Governor’s Office regarding health IT policy and health privacy regulations. A key leader in development of the 2021 Colorado Health IT Roadmap, Stephanie has led the nimble and effective OeHI team through successful implementation, and is now planning the refresh of this crucial state strategy.

Denver, Colorado, United States

The Office of eHealth Innovation is focused on promoting and advancing the secure, efficient, and effective use of health information technology and health information exchange.-Coordinate and implement statewide health IT strategies established in Colorado's Health IT Roadmap-Serve as a project lead and product manager for the Roadmap-Lead the State Health IT Workgroup and State and Joint Agency Interoperability Program and Policy Workgroup

Denver, Co

-Develop and implement strategic plan for state agency-wide Agile implementation with engagement and collaboration from internal and external stakeholders-Collaborate with state agencies to set and monitor Department yearly goals and strategies-Facilitate process improvement, change management, and performance management trainings-Plan and execute programs and events on behalf of the Governor’s Office

Greater Denver Area

-Interpreted and applied food safety policies of the Department and FDA to on-site regulatory investigations -Represented Department in appeals to hearing officers and Board of Environmental Health-Ensured compliance with health regulations for food and cannabis establishments-Provided education and training for business owners, employees, citizens, and other stakeholders -Collaborated with food facility operators to develop and review food safety and compliance plans (including HACCP and alternate compliance plans) -Managed Food Safety Welcome Wagon initiative to promote complimentary inspections for new facilities-Evaluated and distributed information to public, industries, and other governmental agencies-Led team of 5 investigators in special event inspections -Trained and mentored new investigators

Greater Denver Area

-Conducted literature review and expert interviews to identify best practices in community engagement-Created and organized resource inventory of more than 120 current tools and guidance in the Colorado Health Assessment and Planning System -Produced recommendations for updating community engagement guidance and resourcesfor use by 43 local agencies in the statewide Colorado Health Assessment and Planning System

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Maintained prompt and confidential client communication through email and telephone• Created and coordinated client supplement auto-order program• Delivered administrative support through recorded notes and reminders for client appointments• Created content and supported monthly email marketing communications

Denver, Co

- Promoted wellness initiatives to employees through both new and established practices- Facilitated partnerships with both internal and external collaborators to implement wellness classes- Managed large volumes of data using Microsoft Excel to track participation in worksite incentive program- Created and distributed monthly wellness newsletter to promote healthy lifestyle education

- Led colleagues in proofreading procedures and tasks- Completed transmittal, processing, imaging, filing, and publishing online of state publications- Served as project manager for 5-15 print requests per week and ensured timeliness of project delivery- Compiled technical practices and standards of the Division for distribution in training - Acted as liaison for 33 state Senators and 99 state House Representativesin coordinating Tennessee Blue Book biographies

Murfreesboro, Tn

-Educated clients on necessary and recommended healthcare for their pets-Assisted veterinarians and other hospital staff with animal handling, laboratory work, and client and patient care-Ensured accuracy of billing and medical records-Provided administrative support by schedule coordination, client communication, and report generation

Taichung, Taiwan

-Provided language expertise to Taiwanese coworkers-Taught English in 24 classes each week composed of children aged 6-17 -Created and carried out a summer class curriculum for advanced speakers

Greater St. Louis Area

-Coordinated with veteran nonprofit organizations to spread program information-Recruited post-9/11 qualifying veterans into Fellowship Program-Actively reached out to nonprofit organizations to partner in hosting Fellows-Participated in AmeriCorps professional development and training seminars

Master’S Degree, Public Health

B.A., English, Theology

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega, College Mentors for Kids, Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, Senior Class Committee