Michelle McNamara Mba

Michelle McNamara, MBA, RN, NE-BC, currently serves as the Director of Innovation & Nursing Initiatives and Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Cottage Health since May 2021. Previously, at Hoag Hospital from January 2006 to May 2021, Michelle held various leadership roles including Executive Director of Nursing Strategic Initiatives & Innovation and Executive Director of Acute Care. With a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and improving clinician workflows, responsibilities included leading strategic and innovative technology developments, as well as overseeing performance improvement and quality initiatives. Michelle's academic qualifications include an Executive MBA with a Healthcare Leadership Track from the University of California, Irvine, a Master's degree in Nursing Leadership and Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, both from California State University, Fullerton.