M. Elizenda Benavidez

M. Elizenda "Elie" Benavidez, MS, has extensive experience in healthcare and education, currently serving as a Certified Epic Revenue Cycle Professional Billing Analyst at University Health since July 2015, with roles including DSRIP Sr. Quality Data Analyst and Clinical IT Navigator, focusing on enhancing provider access to patient analytic IT services. Prior experience includes teaching general education at Edgewood ISD, a Post Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a summer internship with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, where involvement included promoting healthy initiatives. Additionally, Benavidez worked as a Child Protective Services Family Based Worker with the State of Texas and an operator at Braverman Terry Oei Eye Associates. Educational qualifications include a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology and Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Mexican American Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio.