Stella Visaggio

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview

Stella Visaggio is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Overlook Medical Center, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial strategy, operations, and reporting to ensure the efficient and effective management of its resources.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Stella has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Overlook Medical Center since 2016. In this role, she is instrumental in driving the organization's financial performance, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and aligning financial practices with the hospital's overall strategic objectives. Under her leadership, Overlook Medical Center has consistently maintained a strong financial position, with improved operational efficiency and enhanced patient care outcomes.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Stella held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Adventist HealthCare from 2011 to 2016, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining operations and improving the organization's financial stability. Before that, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at Adventist HealthCare for over a decade, during which she successfully led numerous financial and strategic initiatives that contributed to the organization's growth and profitability.

Stella's early career includes roles as an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University, Assistant Vice President of Finance at Clara Maass Medical Center, and Supervisor of Audit at Deloitte.

Academic Background

Stella holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University, where she graduated with honors. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Cost management and operational efficiency

• Strategic financial decision-making

• Healthcare industry regulations and compliance

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Organizational leadership and change management

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Stella has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial and operational improvements in the healthcare sector. At Overlook Medical Center, she has implemented innovative cost-saving initiatives that have resulted in a 10% reduction in operating expenses, while maintaining high-quality patient care. Additionally, Stella has been instrumental in securing funding for several major capital projects, including the expansion of the hospital's emergency department and the implementation of a new electronic medical records system.

Conclusion

Stella Visaggio is a respected finance executive with a proven ability to transform healthcare organizations. Her deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership style have made her an invaluable asset to the organizations she has served. As Overlook Medical Center's Chief Financial Officer, Stella continues to drive sustainable growth and financial stability, positioning the hospital for long-term success.