Biographical Information
• Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare, from DeSales University
• Masters of Science, Nursing, from University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing, from East Stroudsburg University
• Appointed Chief Operating Officer in January, 2010.  Responsibilities include the oversight and accountability for administrative and operational aspects of the hospital inpatient and outpatient services, developing and integrating the strategic plan into the operations of the organization using lean methodologies and achieving efficient, quality and service oriented outcomes, and assuring the organization's financial health through the achievement of cost effective functions.  A focus on collaboration with physician leadership to establish services and programs within our network and with our regional partnerships is a priority.  Additionally, emphasis on continued leadership development and effective succession planning contributes to the legacy of the organization.
• Employee of Lehigh Valley Health Network for 25 years.  Served as Senior Vice President of Clinical Services from 1999 to 2010.  Collaboratively led the organization to achieve Magnet designation in 2002 and 2006, the opening of the new Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg tower in 2005, and the opening of the Kasych tower in 2008.
• Member of the Board of Trustees of Lehigh Valley Hospital/Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg
• Member of the Board of Trustees of Cedar Crest College
• Member of the Board of Trustees of VHA, East Coast
• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
• Advisor, Harvard Business Review Journal

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