As Senior Director, Contract and Program Services at Vizient, Heather leads strategic planning and contracting for partnerships within the Medical/Surgical team. She is responsible for the strategy and execution of national agreements which deliver significant value and operational improvement for products purchased by Vizient members. Heather also has oversight of two Member Councils including Anesthesia/Respiratory and Wound Management.
Prior to her role on the Medical/Surgical team, Heather led embedded contracting efforts for over 13 years with members and groups of members including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and others.
Heather brings a rich background in healthcare, inclusive of marketing, sales, and operations roles across the continuum of care. This broad experience has allowed her to see healthcare as a true commitment to helping others. She leverages her business operations, supply chain expertise and management experience to continually create value for Vizient members.
Heather received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University with a concentration in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.