PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Healthcare Administrator with over 20 years of progressive senior leadership experience. Recognized for creating a culture of highly engaged physicians, providers and staff through mutual respect, inclusive and participative management style and effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills. Known for passionate focus on providing excellent service to all patients. Combines proven ability to hire, manage and motivate "the right people" with financial acumen and operational expertise. Possesses strong community relationship skills as demonstrated through various community board positions. This high energy, positive thinker is supported by an undergraduate degree and two advanced degrees. Current position as Sr. Vice President - Division of Integrated Care serves as Administrative Dyad partner to Chief Medical Officer and provides leadership support across the three Essentia Health markets (Essentia Health Central, Essentia Health West and Essentia Health East). Previous positions include Administrative Director of the Floyd and Delores Jones Cancer Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, VP of Clinical Services for Rainy Lake Medical Center, Clinic Administrator - Duluth Clinic, Director- Northland Counseling Center, Licensed Psychologist - Northland Counseling Center. Specialties: administration, VMPS Lean Certification, practice management, budgeting, coaching, consulting, contract management, counseling, customer service, mental health, negotiation, networking, psychology, recruiting, research, and strategic planning,