Lauren Dicairano

Lauren DiCairano serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Finance at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, with a rich background in financial analysis, budgeting, physician recruitment, and strategic business planning. Since joining Columbia in 2016, Lauren has held various roles including Senior Manager of Budget and Financial Analysis and Sr Business Strategy Manager, focusing on analytical dashboard design and financial modeling. Additionally, Lauren volunteers as a Fundraising Coordinator and Activities Coordinator for Camp Quality USA, which supports children with cancer. As a guest lecturer at Columbia University in the City of New York, Lauren explores strategic elements in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. Previous experience includes positions in quality improvement at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and clinical project coordination at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Lauren holds a Master’s Degree in Health/Health Care Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Neuroscience from Ursinus College.