Dena Garcia

Dena Garcia is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in application specialization and clinical information systems. Currently serving as a Senior Application Specialist at S&P Consultants, Inc. since September 2021, Dena previously held the position of Pathnet Lead Architect at Cerner Corporation, where responsibilities included leading solution architecture for Pathnet Blood Bank and General Lab, as well as managing customer relations and software implementation across 18+ facilities. Prior to that role, Dena was a Senior Clinical Information Systems Analyst at Adventist Health West, focusing on multi-facility implementation and support of PathNet solutions. Dena's early career included roles such as LIS Coordinator at San Joaquin General Hospital, overseeing the Laboratory Information System, and Laboratory Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente, managing laboratory operations and compliance. Dena holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences from California State University-Bakersfield.