Ann O'Grady

Ann O'Grady is an accomplished professional in behavioral health, currently serving as the Behavioral Health Director at Independence Blue Cross since May 2022. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Forefront Telecare as Chief Clinical Officer, New Directions Behavioral Health as SVP Clinical Services, and Beacon Health Options as AVP Clinical Services and Clinical Director. Ann has a comprehensive background in clinical and network operations, program development, and population health programming. Ann's career also includes positions at Optum, Aetna, and Cigna, demonstrating a rich history of expertise in quality improvement and clinical operations. Ann holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University Maryland.