Gretchen E. Tegethoff

Gretchen E. Tegethoff has a diverse work experience in the healthcare IT industry. Most recently, they worked at ELLKAY as the Vice President of Strategic Relationships, where they utilized their CIO experience to focus on building relationships and providing strategic solutions for healthcare organizations. Prior to that, they founded TechExec Advisors, LLC and provided executive healthcare IT advisory and coaching services as an independent consultant. Gretchen E. also worked at CoverMyMeds as the Senior Director of Industry Engagement, using their reputation and network to cultivate health system relationships and provide insights to internal teams. Gretchen E. served as the Vice President for Business Services and CHIME Technologies, Inc. at CHIME, overseeing strategy, revenue growth, partnerships, and marketing. In addition, they held senior leadership positions at Athens Regional Health System and George Washington University Hospital, where they were responsible for advancing IT systems, EMR implementation, and continuous improvement efforts. Gretchen began their career as a Clinical Systems Analyst and later moved on to become the Director of Information Services/Chief Information Officer at George Washington University Hospital. Gretchen E. also has experience as a Technical Analyst at STG.

Gretchen E. Tegethoff holds a Master's Degree in Information Systems Technology from The George Washington University School of Business as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology from West Virginia University. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including a Customer Experience Certificate Program from Seton Hall University, a Certified Digital Health Executive (CDH-E) from CHIME, a Certificate in Cybersecurity for Business Leaders from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, a Master Certified Life Coach from the Certified Life Coach Institute, a Certificate in Fundamentals of Finance from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, a Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) from CHIME, a CIO University Certificate from GSA, and an American Society of Clinical Pathology certification from ASCP.