Somer Shields

Somer Shields, MBA, FACMPE, currently serves as the Executive Director at Proliance Surgeons since October 2023. Previously, Somer held the position of Senior Partner, Transformation Services at Virginia Mason Institute from October 2021 to April 2023, focusing on large-scale transformational improvements across various health systems. Somer's extensive experience includes roles such as Director of Ambulatory Services at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, where accountability encompassed operational performance and P&L management for a multi-specialty medical center, and Director of Operations at The Oregon Clinic, managing several specialty practices. Additional roles include senior consulting positions aimed at supporting independent medical practices and medical group consultancies, alongside early career experience as a practice manager in women's health. Somer earned a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare from Oregon Health & Science University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University.