Preston Blackburn

Preston Blackburn, MPH, CDP, currently serves as Sr. Practice Manager for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Medicine, overseeing a team of approximately 60 employees and managing a significant budget. Previously, Blackburn was Practice Manager for Dermatology at NorthShore University HealthSystem, where responsibilities included clinical operations across multiple sites, employee management, and revenue cycle optimization. Earlier roles at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago involved leading physician engagement initiatives and creating frameworks for diversity and inclusion in recruitment. Blackburn also held positions as an Administrative Fellow and Graduate Researcher, focusing on healthcare operational improvements and public health education. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Public Health and an upcoming MBA in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago.