Suzanne Columbus

Suzanne Columbus is an accomplished professional in Health Information Technology with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Suffolk Community College since December 2009, Suzanne contributes to workforce development in health IT. In a dual role since March 2009 as the Director of Health Information Technology at Affinity Health Plan, strategic and tactical planning for compliance with healthcare reform mandates is a primary focus. Previous roles include President/Consultant at Healthy NY HIT Consulting, Inc., where Suzanne managed EHR implementation projects, and senior positions at IPRO and Hebrew Hospital Home, where leadership in project management and IT coordination was demonstrated. Early career experience includes significant project management at Netsmart Technologies, overseeing large-scale healthcare technology implementations.