Sara Gardner-Smith

Sara Gardner-Smith is the Vice President of Client Services at LIBERTY Dental Plan, with a distinguished career in healthcare management spanning over a decade. Previously, at Providence Health Plan from November 2014 to October 2023, Sara served in various leadership roles including Director of Operational Diligence and Manager of Quality Ratings & Performance Programs, where strategic oversight and operational transformation were key responsibilities. Sara led initiatives to improve performance metrics, drive quality improvement, and manage critical partnerships across provider groups. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Oregon State University and a Graduate Certificate in Mission Leadership from the University of Providence.