Sharice Lee

Cabinet-level agency serving 10M veterans nationwide

• Directed six cross-agency initiatives to deliver the largest expansion of veteran benefits in U.S. history, managing $10M budget and diverse staff.
• Accelerated rollout from 10 years to 12 months, driving 710K new enrollments and 34% program growth in two years.
• Increased veteran satisfaction from 55% → 80.4% by expanding service offerings and improving operational efficiency.
• Secured $3M in research contracts, collaborating with academic partners to shape evidence-based coverage guidelines.

Completed a temporary assignment as the Deputy Executive Director of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, serving 160,000 Veterans across three states.

• Served as second-in-command for $1.8B system with 5,200 staff and 160K veterans across three states.
• Strengthened morale and transparency during executive transition, reinforcing trust through proactive communications.
• Safeguarded care continuity by resolving high-risk compliance issues and escalating systemic risks.

Country’s largest integrated health system with a budget of $98B and serving 9M enrolled veterans

• Oversaw $27M budget and $15M contracts; secured 34% increase through data-driven business case.
• Led enterprise-wide post-pandemic reentry strategy, cutting facility footprint by 30%.
• Developed Congressional testimony and reports, ensuring alignment with national policy priorities.

Completed 4-month detail as Acting Assistant Director, serving 80,000 enrollees with oversight of Veterans Transportation Service, Nutrition & Food Service, Voluntary Services, and Canteen Service.

• Led redesign and mobilization of Voluntary Services to strengthen outreach and partnerships with veterans service organizations, enhancing community engagement.
• Expanded Veterans Transportation Service into rural areas, increasing access for underserved populations.
• Stabilized nutrition and canteen operations during elevated demand, ensuring uninterrupted essential services.

• Directed operations for 395 staff across 17 offices, improving HR/finance functions for 14% efficiency gain.
• Reduced onboarding time by 30% by standardizing processes and creating staff handbooks.
• As Acting Assistant Director (Fayetteville, NC), expanded veteran transportation access to underserved rural communities.

• Guided integration of strategic goals across regional networks; developed national metric scorecard for planners.
• Liaised with public/private partners via the “100 Million Healthier Lives” initiative.Company Overview: Country’s largest integrated health system with a budget of $98B and serving 9M enrolled veterans
• Guided regional Veterans Integrated Service Networks to integrate the Department’s strategic goals into the medical centers strategic plans.
• Drafted metric scorecard as a resource for local and regional planners to gauge progress in planning-related elements aligned with the agency’s top priorities.
• Maintained agency and external liaison relations with private and public sector healthcare organizations through the Veterans Hub of the 100M Healthier Lives Initiative.

• Managed $1.6B annually for VA’s top priority initiative; directed funding across 150 medical centers.
• Partnered with OMB to defend requirements, ensuring timely allocation and compliance.
• Drove nationwide strategy that contributed to significant reductions in veteran homelessness.

Managed $250M in resources for 20 program offices, including safety, mental health, and primary care.

Directed administration for acute/critical care units, developed budgets, and streamlined operations.