Dr. Ishwari Venkataraman
Dr. Ishwari Venkataraman
Adjunct Faculty
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education:
- DSc. Doctor of Science in Health Leadership, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- MSHA, Master of Science, Healthcare Administration, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- MS, Master of Science, Organic Chemistry, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Professional Membership: Fellow (FACHE) of the American College of Healthcare Executives
Professional Experience:
Dr. Ishwari Venkataraman is a healthcare strategist and executive leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare strategic planning and advancing community health initiatives. She most recently served as Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development for Providence Northern California, leading a regional strategic plan to expand access to care. Previously, as Vice President of Strategy at Alameda Health System, she led system-wide business planning and strategy efforts. She has held strategic leadership roles with Sg2 Consulting, HealthEast, and Memorial Hermann, guiding community health assessments and market planning. Earlier, as Executive Director of the Kanawha Coalition in West Virginia, she led county-wide initiatives to address the community’s health needs.