Dear UTMB colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Stephanie Guzik, MBA, BSN, RN, CHRC, our current Vice President and Chief of Staff, is transitioning fully into a new leadership role as Vice President of Patient Experience and Patient Services, reporting to Wayne Keathley, COO, UTMB Health System.
In her new role, Stephanie will provide strategic leadership and oversight of patient experience initiatives across our health system, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care, and will guide the overall management, strategic direction, and performance of patient services and patient navigation, working closely with clinical and operational leaders to enhance the care environment and foster positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Additionally, Stephanie will continue to work closely with Gulshan Sharma, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical and Clinical Innovation Officer, and Jerry Mansfield, Vice President and System Chief Nursing Executive, to focus on developing and implementing strategies to continuously improve patient satisfaction, safety, and quality while aligning these efforts with our institution’s mission and values. Becky Korenek, Executive Vice President and Chief Business and Strategy Officer, will assume the responsibilities of the Chief of Staff role moving forward.
Please join me in congratulating Stephanie on this well-deserved appointment. We look forward to the positive impact she will continue to have on UTMB as she begins her new role.