Jennifer Vecchione
Oakton,VA
Summary
Military healthcare executive with 25 years of success leading medical and human performance teams to achieve mission objectives within the Department of Defense. Expertise in leadership organization, operations management, program analysis, and strategic planning, ensuring compliance with national and local standards.An accomplished leader with a proven track record in budget management, process improvement, and cross-functional leadership in both domestic and international operations. Strong business acumen combined with project management skills enhances organizational effectiveness and success in complex work environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AF/SG Liaison to ASD (HA) Military Health System
United States Air Force Medical Service
Defense Health Headquarters, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Established health care doctrine and policy alongside US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, National Guard Bureau, and Joint Staff to reinforce military mission readiness.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives for $51B healthcare system featuring 51 hospitals, 672 clinics, and 251 veterinary facilities across the globe.
- Formulated strategy and policy for Air Force Medical Service, guaranteeing health readiness for 9.6 million beneficiaries.
AF/SG Strategy Director
United States Air Force Medical Service
Defense Health Headquarters, VA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed a 12-member team, enhancing medical readiness for 59,000 personnel across 76 medical facilities.
- Managed 5-member, $257,000 contract for Lean Six Sigma team to optimize and innovate healthcare strategies for High Reliability Organization.
- Rebuilt headquarters governance structure, aligning $100,000,000 future years defense program budget to the planning, programming, budgeting cycle for future operating concept strategy.
Chief Executive Officer
51 Medical Treatment Facility
, Osan Air Base, Korea
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Led 454 medical staff at a 10-bed inpatient hospital with XX in outpatient specialties, delivering High Reliable Care to 21,000 beneficiaries.
- Directed management of $11,000,000 hospital operations budget and $5,300,000 in equipment across two facilities along with sole air transport evacuation service
- Supervised five facilities in Korea responsible for medical war readiness materials amounting to $125,000,000.
- Partnered with TriCare Overseas Contract, the US Embassy, and international trauma centers for the highest quality care.
- Led team to successful national and military inspections to include: The Joint Commission, Patient Centered Medical Home Certification; Laboratory CAP Inspection; Unit Effectiveness Inspection; and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Montana
Missoula, MontanaMaster of Science - Airpower Strategy And Technology Integration
Air University
Montgomery, AlabamaMaster of Science - Physical Therapy
U.S. Army-Baylor University
Fort Sam Houston, TexasBachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences (Human Factors Engineering)
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, ColoradoSkills
- Executive communication
- Performance enhancement
- Policy writing and development
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Budget oversight
- Healthcare innovation
- Medical readiness
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist – California PT.26651
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma
Security Clearance
- Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation completed on 13 Aug 2021.
Specialized Military Leadership Training
- Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives | 2024
- Joint Medical Executive Skills Military Health System Capstone | 2022
- Blue Horizons (Executive Leadership Fellowship) | 2018
- Air War College (Executive Leadership School) | 2013
- Intermediate Executive Skills Course | 2012
- Air Command and Staff College (Senior Leaders Program) | 2005
- Squadron Officer School (Junior Leadership Training Course) | 2002
Technical Competences-Computer Literacy
- Electronic Healthcare Record: Genesis/Cerner
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Window
Timeline
AF/SG Liaison to ASD (HA) Military Health System
United States Air Force Medical Service
06.2024 - Current
AF/SG Strategy Director
United States Air Force Medical Service
08.2023 - 06.2024
Chief Executive Officer
51 Medical Treatment Facility
07.2021 - 07.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Montana
Master of Science - Airpower Strategy And Technology Integration
Air University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
U.S. Army-Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences (Human Factors Engineering)
United States Air Force Academy
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