Punam Patel

Punam Patel currently serves as the South Carolina Liaison for Scout Motors Inc. since August 2023. Prior to this role, Patel held various positions at MUSC Health, including Director of External Affairs for the Regional Health Network and External Affairs & Strategic Engagement Manager for the Midlands Division. Experience also includes working as a Senior Associate at PwC, analyst and ombudsman for the AccelerateSC team under the South Carolina Department of Administration, and Regional Director of Operations at AGAPE HOSPICE. A significant tenure at Palmetto Health featured roles such as Health System Operations Manager and Operations Coordinator. Educational background encompasses a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Winthrop University, an Associate in Arts from Midlands Technical College, and participation in the Diversity Leaders Initiative Riley Fellowship at the Riley Institute at Furman University. Additionally, studies towards a Master in Health Administration at the University of South Carolina remain incomplete.