National Program Director & Director of Business Development

• Oct 2022 - Present

Emergency Management Program Director

• May 2020 - Oct 2022

Served as the Emergency Management Program Director for the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) and U.S Army Garrison West Point, the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Provided leadership and subject matter expertise for the protection of life, property, and environment. Developed comprehensive plans and policies to address disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. • Served as senior advisor to the Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy and Commander, U.S. Army Garrison – West Point on all matters relating to all-hazards planning and operations. • Volunteered and deployed to Fort Lee, Virginia for 30 days in support of OPERATION ALLIES REFUGE; planned and coordinated emergency action plans for operations at Dulles Airport, Fort Lee, and Fort Pickett. • Developed the emergency action plan in support of the highly visible Army-Navy football game at West Point that featured the President of the United States; coordinated with Federal, State and local partners to develop a well synchronized and comprehensive plan approved by leaders of both institutions and the U.S. Secret Service. • Led first full-scale exercise at West Point in four years; integrated 27 federal, state, and local agencies and first responders to react to a complex and multi-jurisdictional disaster. • Completed a 3-yr tour as a Commissioner on IAEM’s CEM/AEM Commission; reviewed over 132 certification packets. • Led two Active Shooter seminars for the U.S. Military Academy Superintendent (3-star) and senior executives. • Planned 5 major functional exercises despite COVID challenges in 2021; actively engaged external partners to maximize participation. • Assembled a team of experts in protection, emergency services, EOC operations, fire, and decontamination to evaluate Full-Scale Exercises at Ft Hamilton and Picatinny Arsenal. • Planned quarantine and isolation operations for 4,000 Cadets and an Infantry Task Force during summer training. Show less

Healthcare Administrator | Deputy Program Manager (COVID-19 Rapid Response)

• Apr 2020 - May 2020

- Served as a Senior Program Manager responsible for manning and equipping a 470-bed contingency hospital in Queens, New York to treat COVID-19 patients. - Worked in conjunction with multiple stakeholders including prime contractor, New York City Health and Hospitals (NYCHH), NYC Office of Emergency Management, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure project completion, resolve issues, and adjust to changing conditions. - Prepared daily executive level project updates to C-suite leaders and staff. - Led project team through descoping analysis; subsequently built presentation for CEO weigh in and decision. - Managed the schedules of 130 providers; ensured proper ratios of clinical and technical staff and approved time sheets for billing. - Supervised and tracked 44 clinical personnel supporting NYCHH 11 hospitals in Manhattan, Bronx and Queens. Show less

Regional Director

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

• Led the successful leadership and management of the medical group according to the strategic direction set by the NYP Medical Group (NYPMG) executive leadership team. • Spearheaded the transformation of the medical group from its current state to a more mature organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision. • Oversaw the medical group’s fiscal, operations, staff, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. • Collaborated with executive leadership of the hospital and other NYPMG teams to align strategies with the mission and objectives of the NYP Medical Group. • Supervised 3 direct reports (Directors of Practice Operations) that oversee the daily operations of 58 practice sites and 40 different specialties and subspecialties. • Successfully on-boarded 3 new practices with an expected growth of 12.6% by the end of 2019. • Successfully integrated 24 new providers to the Physician Services Organization to enhance growth, increase access to care, and broaden the specialty base offered to the community. • Developed and briefed senior executives on the 2019 and 2020 growth plans to further build and expand the reach of the organization and maintain its status of Top Five Hospital in the Nation. Show less

Chief Operating Officer and Portfolio Manager | Director, Medical Plans and Operations

• Jul 2017 - May 2018

Served as the Army's lead medical planner for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Developed strategic, operational contingency plans across the U.S. Pacific Command consisting of 36 nations and over 100 million square miles of territory. Operations and Program Management• Spearheaded the development of strategic and operational contingency plans for U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility, consisting of 36 nations and over 100 million square miles of territory. • Collaborated with external agencies to acquire resources while forging strategic alliances; integrated medical and material resources and services with other military agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) throughout PACOM.• Managed a portfolio of 9 cross-functional public health programs and associated projects and activities in excess of $1.3M (Public Health, Veterinary Services, Medical Information Management, Medical Operations, Strategic Plans, Theater Security Cooperation, Preventive Medicine, Hospitalization and Medevac and Medical Logistics).• Worked with U.S. Army Medical Material Agency to procure over $60M of unprogrammed medical equipment and supplies.Organizational Leadership and Collaboration• Supervised audit teams to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Army Medical Department regulations, policies and directives.• Delivered highly sensitive presentations to senior Department of Defense (DoD) leaders and congressional delegations. • Coached and mentored 12 senior healthcare program managers to ensure mission success throughout U.S. Army-Pacific; collaborated with federal, state and local public health agencies to create contingency plans for the State of Hawaii. Show less

Executive Director | Battalion Commander

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

Served as the Executive Director (Battalion Commander) of a 96 member Public Health District organized into 3 separate Branches and responsible for planning, programming and execution of seven different public health service lines in the largest area of responsibility in the Department of Defense.Leadership and Management Skills• Led an organization divided into 3 separate branches and 4 primary and secondary care medical treatment facilities; supervised 9 direct reports and trained 150 clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to perform their peace and wartime duties. • Prepared and executed a $12M budget; analyzed quantitative and qualitative metrics to maximize financial performance.• Increased District-wide revenue by 23% in a 24-month timeframe; applied creative marketing solutions to increase retail sales.• Developed training programs to address critical skill gaps; maintained in-service training records, tracked Clinical Medical Education (CME) progression, and supervised 27 health professions scholarship interns over a 2-year period. Policy and Plan Development • Set policy and procedures for providing comprehensive public health support for over 106,000 DoD customers in PACOM; recommended new and/or improved policies for a matrix reporting organization.• Managed the Central Pacific $2M veterinary services portfolio including animal care, food protection and contracting services. • Contributed to 80 safety and emergency management plans for DoD installations; received the Army’s Safety Excellence Award for two consecutive years. • Supervised public health support during high profile events throughout the Pacific; received special recognition from the President of the United States and the White House support team. • Coordinated with external agencies and first responders to conduct a full-scale exercise in support of its Pandemic Influenza Response Plan; received special recognition from the Governor of Hawaii. Show less

Executive Administrator

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

Assisted the Chief of Staff to The Surgeon General (TSG) and Commanding General of the US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Supported the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) enterprise encompassing 10 major subordinate commands (MSCs), 18 OneStaff directorates and 8 Department of Defense Executive Agencies with a combined staff of 72,000 active component Soldiers and civilians and an annual budget of $11.7 billion. Coordinated calendars and meetings for TSG, Deputy Surgeon General (DSG), Deputy Commanding General for Support (DCG-S), Deputy Commanding General for Operations (DCG-O), G-1/4/6, G-3/5/7, G-8/9, Assistant Surgeon General for Force Projection (ASG(FP)), Deputy Chief of Staff for Procurement and the Assistant Surgeon General for Warrior Care and Transition (ASG(WC&T)). Assisted in developing and executing plans, policies, and procedures for managing staff actions, projects, and activities. Acted as the direct conduit from OTSG/MEDCOM to Headquarters Department of the Army, Defense Health Agency, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Supervised three GS civilians in the Secretary of the General Staff department.Strategic Planning and Business Development• Collaborated with executive healthcare leaders and subject matter experts to develop and advance the organization’s strategic vision and long-term objectives across the medical enterprise.• Prepared over 50 executive level information papers and talking points for decision and awareness at the highest levels of the DoD and U.S. Government; supervised the Staff Action Control Office consisting of 10 military and civilian employees.• Drafted, formatted, tracked, staffed, reviewed and reconciled over 222 amendments to DoD Directive(s), Instruction(s), Manual(s) and other publications.• Advised The Army Surgeon General in the areas of executive support services, administration, military and civilian personnel management, staff actions, and sensitive document control. Show less

Intelligence Analyst

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Served as an intelligence analyst, responsible for research, analysis and production of finished scientific and technical intelligence products, including forecasts and capabilities assessments of foreign medical infrastructure. Communication and Collaboration • Conducted in-depth classified research on foreign health infrastructure and policy issues that impacted national security; analyzed raw intelligence data and provided recommendations to senior policymakers and executive level decisionmakers. • Served as the Center’s subject matter expert on the safety and security of Biosafety Level III/IV Laboratories in central Asia; collaborated with other members of the Intelligence Community (IC) to shape policy decisions at the national level. • Provided medical intelligence assessments for the President of the United States’ Daily Intelligence Brief (PDB). Show less

Chief Executive | Commander

• Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

Successfully trained, equipped, and safely deployed 96 healthcare professionals and over $20 million of organizational equipment to provide primary care and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) at two geographically separated locations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Risk Management, Leadership, and Communication Skills• Trained, equipped, and safely deployed 110 healthcare professionals and $20M of equipment to provide primary care and advanced trauma life support to U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.• Created and delivered multiple presentations to senior DoD executives and congressional delegations; conducted, analyzed, and reported the results of data calls in response to various presidential and congressional directed actions.• Slashed customer demand and wait time by 150% for medical supplies by increasing warehouse capacity and applying lean process principles to improve efficiency in the medical supply chain.• Provided medical support to counterinsurgency operations and worked with Provincial Reconstruction Teams to build medical capacity in Afghanistan. • Developed and resourced the first U.S./Afghan Midwifery Program in the Paktika Province, Afghanistan. Show less

Chief of Staff

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2008

Served as second in command of a 600 member organization consisting of 450 health care professionals, 100 Korean government employees and 50 U.S. government contractors responsible for providing primary and ancillary services at 11 different medical treatment facilities throughout the Republic of Korea.Plan Development and Implementation• Developed the strategy and execution plan to restructure the organization as part of the Army’s $10.8B transformation and relocation project on the Korean peninsula. • Created the Army Health System-Korea’s Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plans in support of DoD directives and instructions; monitored business resiliency efforts and steered information technology support in times of crisis.• Planned and programmed a $45M budget; procured over $300,000 additional funding to create the organization’s emergency operations center.Leadership• Served as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer of a 600-member medical organization responsible for providing primary and ancillary medical services at 11 medical treatment facilities geographically dispersed throughout the Republic of Korea.• Supervised 7 direct reports and managed the Operations, Plans, Security, Human Resources, Resource Management, Information Technology and Logistics directorates consisting of 64 military and civilian employees.• Led the organization through a successful Joint Commission accreditation process without disrupting services or interfering with Army-mandated training in support of wartime mission; received the Meritorious Service Medal for flawless execution. Show less

Multiple Project Manager Roles

• Dec 1993 - Aug 2005

Organizational Leadership and Emergency Management• Supervised and evaluated 5 direct reports; mentored and trained 130 healthcare professionals to provide primary care services, ancillary services, and advanced resuscitative care to a 4,700-member Brigade Combat Team. • Organized, manned, and equipped a 21-member Forward Surgical Team to deploy to Macedonia and Kosovo (Task Force Falcon) and provide Advanced Trauma Life Support and surgical care to over 29,000 beneficiaries. • Planned and executed the movement plan of a 15-ship air ambulance company consisting of 200 personnel, and over $133M of organizational equipment to provide evacuation support to over 13,000 beneficiaries in Bosnia (Task Force Eagle).• Led team of U.S. and Kuwaiti first responders to develop a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive response plan for Kuwait City; led the first combined full-scale exercise with local EMS and law enforcement in Kuwait. Show less