Varina Samuels is an experienced executive assistant currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the President of the MHS Foundation at Methodist Health System since January 2020. Prior to this role, Varina worked at United Surgical Partners International, Inc. from December 2013 to May 2019 as the Executive Assistant to the EVP of Hospitals and SVP of Clinical Operations, supporting a leading provider in ambulatory surgical networks. Earlier career experience includes serving as an Executive Assistant in the West Division of Emcare Holdings, Inc. from August 2008 to December 2013, where assistance was provided to a major physician services provider. Varina's career commenced at DTI Associates from September 2004 to March 2008 as a Team Manager, focusing on program and policy implementation. Varina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix, earned between 2010 and 2013.