Karen L. Dunning

Karen L. Dunning has over 30 years of work experience in the healthcare industry. Karen L. most recently worked as the Managed Care Director at Solis Mammography since 2021. Prior to that, they were the Director of Operations, Advisory at BPM LLP from 2020 to 2021.

From 2015 to 2020, Karen held the role of Vice President of Care Management Operations at Sutter Health, where they led a team and managed a budget of $13,000,000. Karen L. also served as the Sutter Health Director of Care Coordination Operations from 2012 to 2015 and as the Regional Director, Continuum Case Management from 2001 to 2012. In these positions, they oversaw various aspects of care management, including regulatory compliance, process improvement, and quality initiatives.

Karen's earlier experience includes roles such as Project Manager, Case Manager in Behavioral Health, and Psychiatric Technician, where they gained valuable experience in leadership, project management, utilization management, and patient care.

Overall, Karen L. Dunning has a strong background in operations, care management, and healthcare administration, with a focus on improving processes, achieving business objectives, and delivering quality care.

Karen L. Dunning has a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Saint Mary's College of California, obtained in 2002. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular Genetics from the University of California, Davis in 1994. Karen L. also holds an Associate of Science in Psychiatric Technology from Mission College, which they obtained in 1988.

In addition to their academic degrees, Karen has obtained several certifications. In 2008, they received a Lean Transactional Business Process Certification from BMG Breakthrough Management Group. In 2007, they obtained a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification from Prosci. In 2005, they obtained a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) certification from Juran. Karen L. also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt for Healthcare certification from Juran, obtained in 2003. Furthermore, Karen is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician certified by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, which they obtained in 1985.