Molly Steffen
Minnetonka
Summary
Results-driven leader with extensive experience in organizational improvement and team leadership. Skilled in mentoring others and developing tailored strategies that enhance performance and operational efficiency. Committed to cultivating a positive learning environment and driving continuous improvement.
Dynamic professional with a strong background in special education and healthcare performance. Known for effective coaching and mentoring, leveraging critical thinking to enhance student engagement and organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized instruction and behavioral interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement tailored lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators, ensuring communication of individual challenges.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
VP of System Performance
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
01.2026 - 01.2028
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align organizational goals with healthcare delivery standards.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation within the organization.
- Facilitated cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Spearheaded performance improvement projects that streamlined processes, reducing operational redundancies.
- Mentored department heads on leadership strategies to foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Established metrics for assessing program effectiveness, leading to actionable insights for continuous improvement efforts.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
VP of Primary Care
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented policies to improve patient care and organizational performance.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align departmental goals with overall organizational strategy.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring financial accountability and resource allocation effectiveness.
- Drove workforce development programs to enhance staff engagement and retention rates.
- Established key performance indicators for evaluating departmental success and quality improvement efforts.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of MN, Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Gustavus Adolphus Collage
St. Peter, MN06-2003
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Performance metrics analysis
- Metrics tracking
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Organizational improvement
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Minnetonka High School
01.2026 - Current
VP of System Performance
Allina Health
01.2026 - 01.2028
VP of Primary Care
Allina Health
01.2025 - 01.2026
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of MN, Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Gustavus Adolphus Collage