Ekaterina Christensen, Mhsa, Pmp
About Ekaterina Christensen, Mhsa, Pmp
Ekaterina Christensen is a Senior Managing Consultant at Aptive Resources, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in health systems administration and extensive experience in healthcare management, she has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Children's National Health System and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Work at Aptive Resources
Ekaterina Christensen has been serving as a Senior Managing Consultant at Aptive Resources since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in healthcare management to provide strategic consulting services. Her responsibilities include overseeing projects that aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery within healthcare systems.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to her current position, Christensen held several key roles in healthcare management. She worked at Children's National Health System as Manager of Operations from 2011 to 2016. Following this, she served as Senior Director at MedStar Washington Hospital Center from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she was an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2016 to 2018, contributing to various management initiatives.
Educational Background
Ekaterina Christensen earned a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from Georgetown University, completing her studies in 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University, which she obtained in 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in health systems administration and management.
Project Leadership and Initiatives
Christensen has led significant projects aimed at improving healthcare operations. Notably, she managed a team to operationalize the Veterans Health Administration Office of Nursing Services strategic plan, which resulted in a contract extension. She also spearheaded a pilot project to integrate High Reliability Organization principles within the Veterans Health Administration, engaging 250 leaders and 1,880 staff members, which led to additional contract funding.
Skills and Specializations
Christensen specializes in strategizing and operationalizing solutions for safety, process, and policy issues in healthcare. She played a crucial role during the Veterans Health Administration's transition to a new electronic health record system, where she enhanced issue resolution and improved customer experience. Her skills in project management and healthcare consulting are evident through her various roles and contributions.