Dayna A. Sessa
New York
Summary
Visionary healthcare innovation leader with over a decade of experience driving transformation at the intersection of technology, data, and healthcare strategy. A proven track record in advising C-suite executives, leading high-impact startups, and crafting scalable strategies that push the boundaries of healthcare innovation. Expertise in scaling healthcare data solutions, advising early-stage companies, and forming strategic alliances to solve complex healthcare challenges across global markets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
New Brunswick
06.2017 - Current
- Overview: Positioning Rutgers University as a leader in healthcare innovation education
- Designed and launched a healthcare technology and data course that empowers biomedical engineering students with a holistic understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and the role of technology in driving industry transformation
- Played a pivotal role as faculty and advisor for the development of a health tech institute and the Data Science Master's Program
- Led the expansion of health tech curricula across engineering, computer science, and medical school departments, driving interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering the next generation of healthcare innovators
Founder & CEO
DATANOMY GROUP
New York
01.2010 - Current
- Overview: Founded and scaled Datanomy Group, a leading healthcare data analytics firm focused on transforming the way healthcare systems leverage data for improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Developed large-scale health data transformation strategies for healthcare networks nationwide, helping over 50 million patients while saving hospitals more than $350 million through advanced predictive analytics and operational optimizations.
- Advised hospital C-suite executives (CEO, CIO, CMIO, CDO, CFO) on data-driven decision-making, guiding the adoption of next-gen technologies to enhance care delivery, and reduce operational costs.
- Drove double- and triple-digit year-over-year growth by leading diverse, distributed teams, and building key partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, creating synergies for more expansive research and improved healthcare solutions.
- Spearheaded multi-functional, hospital-wide projects in collaboration with technology firms, hospitals, and industry leaders to pioneer healthcare technology solutions and promote innovation at scale.
- Acted as a thought leader in healthcare technology, data science, and industry innovation, consistently publishing insights, and serving as an advisor to healthcare startups and innovation hubs.
Executive, COO
SUPREME BRANDS
Montclair
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Overview: Growth and restructuring of Supreme Brands into a CPG accelerator
- Oversaw strategic acquisitions of multiple prominent consumer product brands, expanding market reach
- Developed new product lines and successfully launched them in national retail chains, applying deep expertise in market trends and consumer insights to forecast opportunities and drive revenue growth
- Led the data analysis and opportunity evaluation for business development using advanced tools such as Nielsen and proprietary market data, ensuring robust decision-making and strategic execution
Education
BS - Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University School of Engineering
New Brunswick, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Growth, Ideation & Innovation Strategy
- AI/ML in Healthcare
- Health IT
- Big Data
- Predictive Analytics
- Population Health Management
- Design Thinking
- Agile Development
- Lean Startup
- Investor Relations
- Business Development
- Product Strategy
- High-Performance Teams
- Organizational Development
- Talent Management
- Keynote Presentations
- Industry Panels
- Telemedicine
- Digital Health
- Instructional Design
- Thought leadership
International Recognition
- Fulbright Specialist Roster, U.S. Department of State, 2023 – Present
- TechCamp Ambassador, U.S. Department of State (Nairobi, KE), 2023
- TechCamp Ambassador, U.S. Department of State (Rome, IT), 2022
- New York State Healthcare Trade Delegate (Africa), 2017
- Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards Top 10 Finalist (Americas), 2015
- Tory Burch Foundation Entrepreneur (Americas), 2014
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Conversational
- Hebrew, Conversational
Publications
- Six Baby Steps to Become a Data Ninja Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, 07/27/16
- Crosspollination: Five Borrowed Concepts to Help You Think Differently as an Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, 09/02/16
- Don’t Be a CEO-Bot: Five Pulse-Checking Tips to Keep Your Data-Driven Company Human, WENYC, 10/01/16
Executive Training
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Scholar, 2014
- United Way Board Training, 2014
- Junior League Non-Profit Board Training, 2009
Board Memberships
- Amplify Her Foundation, Leadership Network
- Porvenir (Non-Profit), Founding Board Member
- Center for Advancing Innovation, Ambassador/Advisor
- NYC Deputy Mayor Women in Tech Roundtable, Appointee
- WENYC (Women Entrepreneurs NYC), Mentor/Ambassador
- Friends of Mount Sinai, Board Member
- Clinton Foundation, Board Member, Young Leadership Initiative (20/30)
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
06.2017 - Current
Founder & CEO
DATANOMY GROUP
01.2010 - Current
Executive, COO
SUPREME BRANDS
01.2009 - 01.2010
BS - Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University School of Engineering
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