ACHE WFC - Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations

Once the strategic plan is developed, the work is only half done. Without effective implementation, a strategic plan may be no more than a fancy binder on a shelf. Leaders face many challenges in getting organization wide buy-in of the goals and plan and in setting up a system of accountability to ensure that the strategic plan is followed. This program will review common situations and concerns addressed by the panelists when implementing their strategic plans. The program will conclude with a question-and-answer period.

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Agenda

12:30 - 1:30PM - Speaker Introduction / Presentation

1:30 - 2:00PM - Q&A

ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits: 1.5

Earn ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits through these innovative, interactive courses from your home or office. Virtual education is offered on a variety of timely healthcare leadership topics and consists of pre-course surveys and assessments, discussion board conversations and scheduled virtual live sessions.

To receive full credit for the course, you are required to participate in all pre-scheduled virtual live sessions. Participants will have access to all course materials/recordings 180 days after the program concludes.

Erika Fox, Sr. Director, Strategy Implementation & Portfolio Management (Moderator)
Senior Director, Strategy Implementation & Portfolio Management, UW Medicine
Erika is a dynamic healthcare leader known for her ability to drive strategic execution across complex organizations. At UW Medicine, she leads the Strategy Project Management Office, where she orchestrates systemwide initiatives and provides executive leadership with insights into portfolio health. With extensive experience in integrated health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Group Health Cooperative, Erika has led enterprise PMOs, operational planning, and large-scale care delivery transformations. Her career includes pivotal roles in implementing the patient-centered medical home model and leading innovation at Amazon in product development for returns operations. She brings a unique blend of Lean, portfolio, product, and project management skills to align diverse stakeholders, deliver meaningful outcomes, and turn vision into reality.

Sarah Poncelet, MBA
Associate Administrator, Access Transformation, Mayo Clinic
Sarah is a forward-thinking strategist committed to redesigning patient access through next-generation technology and innovation. As Associate Administrator of Access Transformation at Mayo Clinic, she leads high-impact initiatives to eliminate access barriers for patients with complex conditions. With more than a decade in Mayo’s Strategy Department, Sarah has developed and executed corporate strategy, driven operational alignment, and led automation efforts to increase efficiency. She was the inaugural Division Chair for Strategy Consulting, where she oversaw business unit strategy, systems design, and process improvement. Sarah has also advanced innovation in product development, analytics, and marketing across multiple departments, leveraging her expertise to enhance care delivery and patient experience. Her strategic vision is grounded in her financial and marketing background, with an MBA from Augsburg College.

Stacey Brandt, MBA
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Tampa General Hospital
Stacey is a nationally recognized healthcare executive who leads strategic planning, service line development, and transformation at one of America’s top academic health systems. As EVP & CAO of Tampa General Hospital, she oversees enterprise-wide strategy, market growth, communications, and operations across more than 150 care sites. She authored the hospital’s five-year strategic plan, resulting in dramatic market share and patient volume growth. With over 20 years of experience, Stacey has driven award-winning communications, business development, and COVID-19 response strategies, earning accolades from Modern Healthcare and Becker’s Hospital Review. A skilled communicator and visionary leader, she has positioned Tampa General as a national model in innovation and care delivery. Stacey holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and is active on several health system boards.

Mark Jannone
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Baptist Health South Florida
Mark is a results-driven strategist and transformation expert with over three decades of experience across healthcare, consulting, and industry. At Baptist Health South Florida, he shapes corporate strategy by analyzing market trends, driving innovation, and designing long-term growth plans. Mark’s career spans leadership roles at Banner Health and Atlantic Health System, where he led over 700 improvement projects, championed M&A activities, and integrated disruptive technologies such as chatbots and VR to enhance consumer engagement. With a foundation in Industrial Engineering and Lean methodologies, he excels in optimizing performance and aligning stakeholders around strategic goals. Mark’s contributions have delivered significant revenue growth and operational excellence across diverse sectors. He holds advanced degrees in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

Please contact Karen Valaitis, kvalaitis@uwf.edu with any questions, or request for special accommodation at least 7 days prior to the program.