Amanda Grasso

Chief Data Officer

Professional Overview
Amanda Grasso is a seasoned data and analytics leader with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Data Officer at Cook County Health, she is responsible for driving the organization's data strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions, and fostering a data-centric culture across the organization.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role as Chief Data Officer at Cook County Health, Amanda is spearheading the transformation of the organization's data and analytics capabilities. She is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework, ensuring data quality and security, and leveraging advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and support the organization's strategic initiatives.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Amanda served as the Director of Business Intelligence at Cook County Health and Hospital System, where she led a team of data scientists and analysts in developing and deploying innovative data solutions. She has also held the position of Data Scientist and Epidemiologist at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, where she played a crucial role in leveraging data to inform public health decisions and improve healthcare delivery.

Academic Background
Amanda holds a Master's degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Epidemiology, from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her academic background has provided her with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and the importance of data-driven decision-making in this dynamic field.

Areas of Expertise

• Data strategy and governance

• Healthcare data analytics and business intelligence

• Predictive modeling and advanced analytics

• Data-driven decision making

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Strategic leadership and change management

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Amanda has demonstrated a proven track record of driving data-driven transformation within healthcare organizations. Under her leadership, Cook County Health has achieved significant improvements in data quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. Her work has been recognized by industry leaders, and she has been invited to speak at several healthcare data and analytics conferences.

Conclusion
With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Amanda Grasso has established herself as a respected data and analytics leader. In her current role as Chief Data Officer at Cook County Health, she is poised to continue driving innovation and delivering tangible business impact through the strategic application of data-driven insights.