Licha Drake
About Licha Drake
Licha Drake is the IT & Digital Enterprise Data Governance Manager and Principal Data Analyst at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has extensive experience in data governance and IT service design.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Licha Drake has been employed at CommonSpirit Health since 2019, holding the position of IT & Digital Enterprise Data Governance Manager/Principal Data Analyst. In this role, she oversees data governance initiatives and is responsible for managing data sharing requests. She has designed and delivered an Enterprise Data Governance Experience Playbook, which includes an operating model, communications strategy, stewardship roles, metrics reporting, implementation plan, and roadmap. Her work contributes to the organization's data governance framework and ensures effective management of data resources.
Education and Expertise
Licha Drake earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Welfare from the same institution. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in data governance and enterprise data management. This educational experience supports her analytical skills and understanding of social systems, which are essential in her current role.
Background in IT and Data Governance
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Licha Drake worked at CHI for nine years, where she held various positions including IT Service Design Manager and Performance and Benchmarking Analyst. She also served as the Application Portfolio Manager in the Enterprise Application Strategy & Lifecycle department. Her responsibilities included establishing Portfolio Management Operations Demand/Intake Administration. Additionally, she worked as a Program Coordinator at Children's Bureau and as a Legal Assistant Office Manager, providing her with diverse experiences in management and coordination.
Achievements in Data Governance
Licha Drake has made significant contributions to data governance practices within her organizations. She implemented an IT & Digital governance framework of councils aimed at providing system-wide oversight and strategic direction for technology and automation. As the product owner of an internally developed solution for data governance, she directs the management of data sharing requests, ensuring compliance and effective data utilization across the organization.