Sunila Thelma Levi, Chime, MBA, Bece
About Sunila Thelma Levi, Chime, MBA, Bece
Sunila Thelma Levi is the Vice President of Digital Healthcare Platform Strategy at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in technology and healthcare management, she has held various leadership roles, including Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Chief Information Officer at Integral Care.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Sunila Thelma Levi serves as the Vice President of Digital Healthcare Platform Strategy at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of digital healthcare strategies. Her role focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery through innovative digital solutions.
Previous Experience at Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Before her current role, Sunila worked at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in various capacities. She served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Director of Enterprise Architecture from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Senior Systems Architect/Analyst from 2008 to 2010 and Lead Enterprise Architect from 2010 to 2016, accumulating significant experience in technology leadership and architecture.
Leadership at Integral Care
Sunila held the position of Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Integral Care in Austin, Texas, from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategy and ensuring the effective use of technology to support healthcare services.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sunila has a robust educational background in healthcare management and technology. She earned her MBA in Management Information Systems from St. Edward's University. She also achieved the Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) designation from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) in 2020. Additionally, she completed various certifications from institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Maryland, focusing on topics like data processing and product management.
Speaking Engagements and Publications
Sunila has participated in several speaking engagements, including CIO Synergy and the Health IT Expo in 2019, where she discussed overcoming obstacles in technology adoption. She has also published articles on technology topics such as AI, telehealth, and the culture of care, contributing to the discourse on healthcare technology.