Andrea Scott, MBA, BS (Retired USPHS CDR) currently serves as the Deputy Director/Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Office of Information Technology for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Andrea transitioned into this role 7 years ago and has held positions as a Clinical Applications Coordinator/Meaningful Use Coordinator, Acting Administrative Officer, Acting CEO, Microbiology/Medical Technologist, Laboratory Manager, Credentialing/Privileging Supervisor, and Information Technology Manager as past employment in the Phoenix, Navajo and Albuquerque Areas of IHS and the Carl Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. She has an MBA in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Her civilian and PHS Commissioned Officer roles are a combined service of 30 years and were positions of clinical, administrative and technical responsibilities and leadership. She is an enrolled member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation and a descendant of the Navajo and Hopi Nations. Andrea’s current hobbies and interests are traveling, camping, running and cycling.