Lawanda Smiley

LaWanda Smiley has extensive experience in healthcare administration, currently serving as the Coordinator of Ambassador Services & Strategic Partners at the Hospital for Special Surgery since February 2019. Prior to this role, LaWanda worked as an Administrative Assistant at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where responsibilities included coordinating faculty meetings for two General Surgeons and managing a high volume of calls. LaWanda also held an Administrative Assistant position at Weill Cornell Medicine for nearly a decade, focusing on patient care coordination and scheduling for diagnostic and chemotherapy procedures. Earlier experience at Weill Cornell Medicine as a Certified Medical Assistant involved preparing Letters of Medical Necessity and pre-certifying procedures. LaWanda holds a Bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from St. Joseph's University New York.