Joel Sandler

Joel Sandler MBA, RN, BSN, FACVP has extensive leadership experience in healthcare, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at University of Maryland Capital Region Health since September 2021. Previous roles include Interim Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Director of Heart and Vascular Institute and Critical Care. Prior to this, Joel held positions such as Senior Director of Program Operations at DrFirst, Inc. and Division Director at The George Washington University Hospital, where responsibilities included operational management and strategic planning for various departments. Joel also served as Senior Director for the Cardiovascular Service Line at George Washington University Hospital and Administrative Director at Florida Hospital. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Capella University, an MBA from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School, and a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Delaware.