Alisha Specht is an experienced leader in business process innovation and automation, currently serving as the Director of Automation at Cognizant since May 2021. Within the healthcare sector, Alisha has held various leadership roles including Director of Optimization & Effectiveness and Director of Account Receivable at nThrive, as well as multiple director positions at Conifer Health Solutions, where responsibilities included P&L management, process improvement, and team mentorship. Alisha’s career began in 2000 at Tenet Healthcare, progressing through roles such as Analyst II and Administrative Assistant, where skills in workflow optimization and project management were developed. Over the years, Alisha has demonstrated expertise in managing client expectations, developing training programs, and implementing innovative operational workflows.