The SmartRise Health consulting team hails from Academic Medical Centers and Community Hospitals, global health initiatives, technology companies, and educational organizations.
Our backgrounds include care management and value-based care and contracting, electronic medical record implementation, international health programs, and quality improvement and DEI curriculum and program design.
At SmartRise Health, our leadership team drives our mission to empower healthcare organizations and communities through value-based care, health equity, and operational excellence. With deep expertise in clinical transformation, strategy, and technology, our leaders ensure that every project delivers meaningful impact.
MEET THE TEAM
Vanessa Guzman — President & CEO
Vanessa is the founder and President & CEO of SmartRise Health, combining systems engineering expertise with a focus on quality improvement and health equity. She has led large-scale initiatives that improve outcomes, optimize operations, and build leadership capacity across healthcare organizations.
Ruth Harmon — Vice President,
Strategy & Operations
Ruth leads strategy and operations at SmartRise Health, helping organizations implement technology and process solutions that enhance care delivery, interoperability, and population health outcomes. She has extensive experience managing complex projects at leading medical centers.
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