Experience

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  Alzheimer's Association®

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Regional Director of Health Systems

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Transforming the medical management of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the six New England states by engaging Health Systems at the executive level to address care disruptors and implement new care pathways. Implement of a portfolio of products in 30 major regional and national health systems covering 3 million targeted lives. Consistently exceed KPI (Key Performance Indicators). Develop and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the regional Research Champion, working closely with our in-house team of scientists, as well as researchers and clinicians in New England. #ENDALZ

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  Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter

  • Waltham, MA

  • Director of Professional Healthcare Services

    • Feb 2016 - Oct 2019
    • Waltham, MA

    Developed and led a diverse team of five professionals to engage with clinicians, healthcare professionals, and researchers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Increased health system partners in our Dementia Care Coordination program from one to 29 in three years and co-authored successful proposals resulting in in $1.75 million in funding. Consistently exceeded KPI metrics: the Chapter was recognized as having the most successful physician outreach program for three consecutive years. As part of a national work group, conceptualized the Association's current Health Systems Strategy. Frequently spoke at national and regional conferences. Co-authored three scientific abstracts that were published for the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in 2018, 2019, and 2022. Oversaw the Chapter Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of internationally recognized clinicians and researchers working in the dementia space. Advisory Member of the Partners HealthCare Memory Care Work Group, which led to implementation of the organization's Memory Care Initiative. Participant in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Conversation Project Collaborative, along with several health systems in Massachusetts, to implement practices that reflect "What Matters Most" to patients.

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  B. E. Smith

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Director of Client Organization

    • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Greater Boston Area

    Business development in Healthcare Executive Search. Spearheaded brand awareness and business in a highly saturated and competitive region. Significantly expanded network of C-level executives in major health systems in New England. Closed successful searches with national and regional players. Introduced health insurance plan market to the company, resulting in expanded pipeline.

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  Bay State Anesthesia

  • Greater Boston

  • Business Development Manager

    • Dec 2009 - Mar 2015
    • Greater Boston

    Business development with this specialty medical product distributor focused on emerging technologies in critical care. Consistently exceeded company and manufacturer goals and successfully grew a stagnant territory by more than 100% over four years. Expanded engagement with key health systems in New England. Transformed service lines in anesthesia and critical care with emerging technologies that improved outcomes.