Charles Podesta

Charles Podesta currently serves as the Chief Information Officer at Renown Health since July 2021 and operates as the Chief Information Officer for Podesta & Associates, Inc., specializing in IT strategy, turnarounds, interim leadership, coaching, and mentoring since October 2019. Previously, Charles held the position of Interim Chief Information Officer at UConn Health from January 2020 to July 2021 and retired as Chief Information Officer from UC Irvine Health, where significant contributions were made to a top-ranked medical school. Additional roles include Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Fletcher Allen Health Care & Partners and various leadership positions in healthcare organizations such as Caritas Christi Health Care and Berkshire Health Systems. Charles also served on the Board of Directors for Vermont Information Technology Leaders as Vice President. Educationally, Charles holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching with a focus on special needs from MCLA.