Mbssgb Stephanie Puljak

Stephanie Puljak has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Stephanie currently serves as the Executive Director of the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education at the American Optometric Association. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal at Stepul Consulting, LLC.

Stephanie has also held various senior leadership positions in other organizations. At Magellan, they were the Senior Director of Network Management/Chief of Staff, responsible for driving strategic initiatives and improving overall effectiveness. Stephanie also served as the Senior Director of Provider Network Operations, overseeing a staff of over 100 associates and managing operational functions for networks nationwide.

Earlier in their career, Stephanie worked at Centene Corporation as the Director of Provider Data Management & Credentialing, where they oversaw operations associated with the credentialing of providers for multiple health plans. Stephanie also worked at Express Scripts, where they held multiple senior director roles, including Corporate Compliance and Operations Quality and Analytics.

Prior to their roles in the healthcare industry, Stephanie worked at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) as a Manager and Process Engineer/Supervisor, gaining experience in total quality management, process improvement, and employee engagement.

Stephanie Puljak has a strong background in leadership, strategic planning, operations management, and quality assurance across various sectors.

Stephanie Puljak, MS MBA LSSGB, began their education by attending the Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School from 1997 to 1999. Stephanie earned their MBA degree with a focus on Strategy and Finance during this time.

Following their MBA, Stephanie pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The exact years of their enrollment in this program are not specified.

Stephanie also completed a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Systems Management from Southern Methodist University. The specific years of their enrollment in this program are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Stephanie obtained the HBA Mentor certification from the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in November 2020. Additionally, they earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Simplilearn in June 2020. Prior to that, Stephanie obtained a LEAN Management certification from Simplilearn in January 2020. Lastly, they obtained the CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) certification from the Healthcare Quality Certification Commission (HQCC) in September 2013.