Jennifer Stemmler currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) at Adventist Health, headquartered in Roseville, California, a role she has held since 2023. In this executive capacity, she is responsible for leading the organization's strategic vision, technology innovation, and digital transformation efforts, all oriented towards a consumer-centric healthcare delivery model. Her leadership focuses on building and advancing Adventist Health’s digital forward initiatives to enhance patient experience and streamline healthcare operations.
Stemmler has been with Adventist Health since 2013, during which time she has held progressively senior roles including Vice President of Digital Integration, Associate Chief Information Officer, Director of Clinical Information Systems, and Consumer Digital Strategy Executive. Her deep familiarity with Adventist’s IT infrastructure and clinical digital environment has enabled her to spearhead complex enterprise-wide IT transformation projects over nearly a decade prior to her appointment as CDIO.
Significant accomplishments under her tenure include the orchestration and leadership of one of the healthcare industry's largest Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) migrations, emphasizing critical aspects such as ownership, governance, standardization, and change management. Her efforts on the Epic Go-Live project significantly improved clinical system adoption and efficiency. She has also driven Adventist Health’s partnership initiatives with major consultancies and technology providers such as PwC and Salesforce, working on the development and implementation of a unified Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system focused on enhancing patient engagement and care coordination.
Jennifer has been recognized among the 141 Women in Health IT to Know in 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review, highlighting her influence and leadership in healthcare technology innovation.
Educational Background
Jennifer Stemmler holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, graduating with honors. Her academic concentrations included Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior, with consistent placement on the Dean's Honor List throughout her studies. Prior to Adventist Health, she gained experience at McKesson Health Solutions, contributing to her expertise in healthcare IT solutions and strategic digital implementations.
Professional Expertise and Focus Areas
- Leading enterprise digital strategy driving population health and consumer engagement outcomes.
- Oversight for technology governance, clinical application management, and digital consumer experience platforms.
- Expertise in large-scale EHR implementations and transitions, particularly with Epic Systems.
- Collaboration with cross-functional healthcare teams to integrate IT solutions for clinical and operational excellence.
- Driving innovation in healthcare IT through partnerships and integration of analytics, AI, and patient-centered technologies.
Strategic Impact at Adventist Health
Jennifer’s role is essential in moving Adventist Health towards a digitally mature model that aligns digital transformation with patient-centered care. Her leadership ensures that technology deployments not only address operational needs but also enhance consumer experience and care delivery quality. Her involvement in strategic programs such as unified CRM and Epic application management positions Adventist Health within the top-tier healthcare systems in the nation, notable for technological innovation and patient engagement success.
Key References:
- [Adventist Health Chief Digital Officer Appointment Announcement](https://www.adventisthealth.org/news/adventist-health-appoints-chief-digital-officer)
- [LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-stemmler)
- [Becker’s 141 Women in Health IT to Know, 2024](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/141-women-in-health-it-to-know-2024/)
- [Healthcare IT Today Coverage and Interviews](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/tag/jennifer-stemmler/)
- [PwC and Salesforce Unified CRM Interview](https://chimecentral.org/content/adventist-health-unified-crm)
- [Epic EHR Migration Strategies Podcast & Videos](https://thisweekhealth.com/captivate-podcast/keynote-the-cavalry-isnt-coming-ehr-migration-strategies-with-jennifer-stemmler/)