Michele Szkolnicki

Michele Szkolnicki, RN, FACHE, CMPE, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Penn State Health, focusing on nursing practice and patient care accountability. With a background that includes roles as Vice President of Acute Care and Ambulatory Nursing at Penn State Health, Chief Operating Officer with Crozer-Keystone Health System, and extensive leadership positions within various institutions including American Academic Health System and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Michele has a proven track record in operational management, strategic planning, and performance improvement. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education from Saint Joseph's University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Neumann University, complemented by fellowship training in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.