The Sequoia Project
Tara N. is an experienced Testing Programs Engineer at The Sequoia Project since September 2023, with a prior role as an Application Support Engineer at Ready Computing from August 2019 to September 2023. Tara N. served as a Subject Matter Expert in onboarding to Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) such as eHealth Exchange and Carequality, and possesses expertise in testing platforms like Gazelle Security Suite and NIST XDS Tools. With a strong foundation in healthcare standards including IHE, NHIN, and HL7, as well as knowledge of data formats like CCD/CDA and XML, Tara N. leverages skills in network security protocols. Previous experience includes roles as an Interface Analyst and Application Analyst at Coordinated Health, where responsibilities ranged from monitoring interfaces to improving productivity. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from East Stroudsburg University.
The Sequoia Project
The Sequoia Project is a non-profit, 501c3, public-private collaborative chartered to advance implementation of secure, interoperable nationwide health information exchange. The Sequoia Project focuses on solving real-world interoperability challenges, and brings together public and private stakeholders in forums like the Interoperability Matters cooperative to overcome barriers. The Sequoia Project is also the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), for which it will develop, implement, and maintain the Common Agreement component of TEFCA and operationalize the Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) designation and monitoring process. The Sequoia Project leads in cross-industry collaboration to develop implementation strategies that enable secure, interoperable nationwide exchange of health information. For more information about The Sequoia Project, visit www.sequoiaproject.org. Follow The Sequoia Project on Twitter: @SequoiaProject