Anne Schmidt

Anne Schmidt, DNP, ANP-BC, CENP, CPHQ, FAONL, currently serves as the Director at Optum Advisory Services, focusing on workforce optimization, patient throughput, quality and safety improvements, and healthcare innovation. With a strong background in nursing leadership, Schmidt has held significant positions, including Senior Advisor (interim) at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, where efforts centered on national workforce committee projects and the development of resources for nurse leaders. Previous roles include Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Lifespan, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at UVA Health, and Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at South County Health. Schmidt's educational credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Healthcare Quality from The George Washington University, a postgraduate degree in Nursing Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of San Diego.