United States
Risk Management & Safety Leader with over a decade of experience across healthcare, legal, and corporate risk. I specialize in enterprise risk management, insurance, and safety strategy. Proven track record leading nationwide insurance programs, OSHA-aligned safety initiatives, and high-impact risk reporting systems. I manage claims across all lines of corporate insurance, lead renewals, and serve as the primary liaison with brokers and carriers. My work has driven employee safety engagement year over year, improved return to work outcomes, and enhanced executive visibility into risk exposures. I bring a practical, people-first approach to risk and compliance - building strong safety cultures, aligning with regulations, and enabling sustainable business growth.
Elara Caring is one of the nation's largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest.
*Lead enterprise insurance, claims, risk, and safety functions across a multi-state healthcare organization. *Direct annual insurance renewals across all corporate lines of coverage, ensuring comprehensive protection and cost-effective risk transfer. *Manage broker and carrier partnerships, coverage strategy, and claims oversight in close collaboration with Legal. *Oversee third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant claims handling. *Designed and implemented enterprise risk management processes, centralized reporting structures, dashboards, and incident review workflows. *Develop metrics and benchmarks for litigation, workers’ compensation, and liability claims to drive data informed decision making, early resolution, and long-term cost control. *Provide regular executive and board level reporting on risk trends, exposures, insurance performance, and mitigation strategies. *Lead nationwide safety programs and OSHA compliance efforts across multi state operations. *Developed and manage the Workplace Violence Prevention and Incident Response Program, strengthening frontline protections and regulatory alignment. *Establish safety metrics, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents and enhance outcomes. *Design and deliver company-wide safety training for new hires, ongoing education, and emergency preparedness. *Oversee enterprise incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans in partnership with clinical risk and operations. *Direct nationwide workers’ compensation programs, including return-to-work initiatives that support injured employees and improve claim outcomes. *Collaborate cross functionally with Legal, Finance, Compliance, HR/People, Operations, Clinical, and Investigations & Privacy to integrate risk and safety into daily operations. *Support acquisitions and de novo growth through insurance and risk due diligence, integration, and alignment with corporate programs.
Springstone Health, Inc. is a leading developer and operator of modern behavioral health hospitals and facilities, providing inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care for mental health and substance abuse. *Built an end-to-end insurance claims tracking system from investigation through resolution, reducing claim processing time, improving settlement outcomes, and increasing operational efficiency and financial recovery. *Managed the insurance renewal process with a strategic, data-driven approach that reduced premiums while enhancing coverage alignment with organizational risk exposures. *Streamlined incident reporting and documentation by implementing a RMIS platform and rolling out a standardized Root Cause Analysis process, improving accuracy, visibility, and consistency nationwide. *Developed strong partnerships with insurance carriers, accelerating claim resolution and improving recovery rates through regular performance reviews and proactive issue management. *Collaborated closely with outside counsel on complex and high-exposure matters, contributing to successful resolutions and reduced legal costs through effective case strategy and oversight. *Designed and launched a comprehensive Return-to-Work program, reducing DAFW and improving productivity through coordinated HR and operational integration. *Founded and chaired a monthly Employee Incidents and Safety Committee, fostering a proactive safety culture and increasing employee engagement while reducing workplace incidents. *Played a key role in M&A due diligence efforts, managing enterprise-wide information gathering and cross-functional coordination, responding to buyer and advisor requests, and supporting the successful sale of company properties followed by the sale of the entire organization. *Strengthened cross-functional collaboration across Legal, Risk, and Operations, improving governance, communication, and consistency in risk management practices.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a major U.S. correctional healthcare company that provides comprehensive medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy services nationwide. *Organized and maintained legal files, case documentation, and company databases, creating structured systems that improved accessibility, accuracy, and audit readiness. *Tracked and managed EEOC/EPL, malpractice, and workers’ compensation claims, ensuring accurate records, regulatory compliance, and timely follow-up. *Collaborated closely with outside counsel on discovery and legal requests, gathering and organizing patient, employee, and corporate documentation to support case strategy. *Acted as a central point of communication across legal, HR, operations, and external attorneys, facilitating timely and accurate responses to inquiries. *Leveraged Excel and Microsoft Office to track, analyze, and present claims data, identifying trends, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures. *Drafted detailed analytical reports with actionable recommendations, supporting risk mitigation, operational decision-making, and compliance initiatives. *Supported the implementation of risk management programs and operational protocols across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. *Assisted in process improvement initiatives to streamline claims management, reporting workflows, and operational documentation, increasing efficiency and reducing errors. *Provided insights and recommendations to leadership on emerging risks, compliance gaps, and operational enhancements, helping strengthen enterprise-wide risk and operational practices.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Rauch, P.C. is a well-established Pennsylvania law firm, primarily focusing on defense litigation for businesses, insurance companies, and municipalities, specializing in areas like personal injury defense, construction law, commercial disputes, and workers' compensation. *Drafted a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and client correspondence, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. *Created and maintained detailed tracking systems and spreadsheets for trial dates, client and plaintiff information, and discovery stages, improving organizational efficiency and case management. *Managed complex calendars, scheduling depositions, meetings, independent medical evaluations, and critical deadlines while coordinating with clients, attorneys, and external parties. *Obtained, reviewed, and summarized medical records from healthcare facilities and insurance carriers to support case preparation and informed client consultations. *Maintained accurate time and billing records, prepared billing statements, and consistently met or exceeded billable hour targets, contributing to financial and client service goals.