Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in healthcare financial operations. Currently serving as the Director of Financial Operations at St. Peter's Health Partners since April 2024, Lauren previously held the position of Finance Manager, Joint Ventures at Honest Medical Group from October 2022 to April 2024, overseeing the financial management of multiple value-based care joint ventures. Prior roles include Department Administrator at Albany Medical Center, where Lauren managed 13 service lines, and Director of Operations at American Dental Partners and Hallmark Health System, Inc., focusing on operational efficiency and financial performance. Lauren began their career at NYS Office of the State Comptroller, conducting examinations of State agencies. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Siena College and an MBA in Healthcare from The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School.