DANIELLE WESLEY
Murphy
Summary
Visionary healthcare executive and nationally recognized leader in digital health, population health strategy, and health equity innovation. Accomplished executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership across hospital systems, managed care, healthcare IT, academic institutions, and community-based delivery models. Proven architect of scalable, system-wide care delivery strategies that expand access, improve clinical outcomes, drive financial sustainability, and reduce health disparities. Expert in leading high-performing interdisciplinary teams, negotiating strategic partnerships, influencing policy, and transforming complex healthcare environments into integrated, equity-driven systems of care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Public Health
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Educate and mentor future public health leaders in both in-person and virtual learning environments.
- Deliver curriculum aligned with evidence-based public health practice and health systems leadership.
- Promote student achievement through academic coaching, performance tracking, and strategic engagement.
- Integrate real-world healthcare transformation experience into classroom instruction.
Vice President, Network Service Delivery
Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2003 - Current
- Executive leader responsible for designing and scaling innovative, system-wide care delivery models serving children and families across North Texas.
- Provide executive oversight for 270+ school-based and community care sites, delivering integrated services including telemedicine, tele-mental health, telephone triage, remote patient monitoring, and community-based clinics.
- Lead multidisciplinary nursing and operational teams focused on advancing health equity and closing care gaps in medically underserved communities.
- Architected scalable digital health strategies that expanded access points, improved utilization, and strengthened value-based care delivery.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with school districts, municipalities, faith leaders, state agencies, and community organizations.
- Represent the health system at local, state, and national levels, advocating for child health policy, digital innovation, and equitable care models.
- Serve as executive liaison for major school health initiatives influencing legislative strategy and funding priorities.
- Impact Highlights:
- Expanded access to care through technology-enabled delivery models across North Texas.
- Strengthened operational efficiency and service utilization through strategic resource alignment.
- Positioned organization as a national leader in school-based telehealth and pediatric digital health innovation.
Consultant / Program Manager, Healthcare & IT Solutions
Affiliated Computer Services (now Xerox)
Dallas, TX
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Recruited to lead enterprise healthcare transformation initiatives integrating technology, workflow redesign, and best practices across multiple client systems.
- Directed 70+ concurrent healthcare client projects, ensuring on-time delivery, operational improvement, and measurable quality outcomes.
- Improved patient experience and operational performance through structured transformation-of-care methodologies.
Client Services Manager, Managed Care
Perot Systems Corporation (now Dell Technologies)
Plano, TX
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed strategic healthcare accounts and led outsourcing and consulting engagements.
- Directed P&L management, revenue forecasting, and contract negotiations.
- Generated up to $1M in revenue and grew assigned accounts by 10% annually.
- Achieved exceptional client satisfaction ratings through performance-driven service delivery.
Regional Professional Services Manager
Harris Methodist Health System (now Texas Health Resources)
Arlington, TX
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Led provider network operations for a Medicaid Demonstration Program.
- Recruited, credentialed, and contracted 500+ providers.
- Negotiated complex reimbursement agreements with physician groups and ancillary providers.
- Implemented network expansion strategies improving access and compliance.
Education
Doctor of Public Health -
Walden University
Master of Health Administration - undefined
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Public Administration - undefined
North Carolina Central University
Skills
- Enterprise Strategy & System Transformation
- Population & Community Health Innovation
- Digital Health & Telemedicine Expansion
- Health Equity & Access to Care
- Network Development & Contract Negotiation
- Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement
- Financial & P&L Management
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Legislative & Policy Advocacy
- Executive & Board-Level Leadership
Affiliations
- Regional Director, South Central Region – Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- Executive Committee Member – Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (86th Texas Legislature)
- Advisory Board Member – Dallas Housing Authority, Opportunity Rising Foundation
- National Member – Center for Telehealth & e-Health Law (CTeL)
- Member – American Public Health Association
- Member – American Telemedicine Association
- Member – Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- Member – Dallas ISD School Health Advisory Council
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
PUBLICATIONS
- Pediatric Telehealth Expansion in Response to COVID-19, Journal of School Health (2021)
- Assessing School-Based Telehealth Utilization in Medically Underserved Communities, Doctoral Dissertation
- School-Based Telehealth: The Doctor Is In, White Paper
NATIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Frequent national speaker and thought leader on:
- School-Based Telehealth Innovation
- Pediatric Digital Health Strategy
- Legislative Advocacy & Telemedicine Policy
- Value-Based Population Health Models
- Women in Leadership
- Invited speaker at Children’s Hospital Association, American Telemedicine Association, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, and other national forums.
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
- Yale New Haven Hospital – School Clinic Program Liaison
- Duke University Medical Center – Administrative Intern
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Public Health
University of North Texas at Dallas
01.2023 - Current
Vice President, Network Service Delivery
Children’s Medical Center Dallas
01.2003 - Current
Consultant / Program Manager, Healthcare & IT Solutions
Affiliated Computer Services (now Xerox)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Client Services Manager, Managed Care
Perot Systems Corporation (now Dell Technologies)
01.1997 - 01.2001
Regional Professional Services Manager
Harris Methodist Health System (now Texas Health Resources)
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Health Administration - undefined
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Public Administration - undefined
North Carolina Central University
Doctor of Public Health -
Walden University