Michelle Whittemore

Michelle Whittemore, MA, RHIA, CHPS has extensive experience in the field of Health Information Management. Michelle currently holds the role of Regional Director at MaineHealth, where they have been since 2017. Prior to this, Michelle served as the Director of Health Information Management at Eastern Maine Medical Center from 2015 to 2016. During their tenure at Eastern Maine Medical Center, they also held roles as the Manager of Health Information Services and Shift Supervisor. Michelle started their career in the field as a HeIS Associate at Eastern Maine Medical Center in 2003. In addition to their work in the healthcare industry, Michelle has taught as an Adjunct Faculty member and Course Developer at St. Joseph's College of Maine, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Beal College. Michelle also worked as a Medical Instructor at Northeast Technical Institute in 2010.

Michelle Whittemore holds a Master of Arts degree in Health Information and Informatics Management from The College of St. Scholastica, which they obtained from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Maine, completing their studies from 2000 to 2004. Michelle also holds a high school diploma from Old Orchard Beach High School, which they acquired from 1995 to 1998. In terms of certifications, they are a Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) by AHIMA, obtained in 2015, and is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), although details of the RHIA certification are not provided.