Tarry Torres
About Tarry Torres
Tarry Torres is a System Manager for Digital Strategic Initiatives at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in healthcare value stream engagement and IT innovation. With extensive experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Torres has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations, including Dignity Health and Kaiser Permanente.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Tarry Torres serves as the System Manager for Digital Strategic Initiatives at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2021 and works remotely. In this role, he focuses on enhancing digital strategies within the healthcare system, leveraging his extensive background in healthcare management and IT innovation.
Previous Experience at CommonSpirit Health
Prior to his current role, Tarry Torres worked at CommonSpirit Health in various capacities. He was a Program Manager for four months in 2020 and served as a Business Professional for one year from 2019 to 2020. His experiences at CommonSpirit Health contributed to his understanding of healthcare operations and strategic initiatives.
Career at Dignity Health
Tarry Torres held multiple roles at Dignity Health, including Director of Performance Excellence from 2015 to 2017 and Engagement Director/Service Area Liaison from 2018 to 2019. His work focused on performance improvement and engagement strategies within the healthcare system, particularly in the Greater Sacramento Service Area.
Long-term Role at Kaiser Permanente
Tarry Torres spent 22 years at Kaiser Permanente, where he served as Senior Project Manager from 1993 to 2015. His long tenure at Kaiser Permanente allowed him to develop expertise in project management and healthcare operations, contributing to various initiatives that improved service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Tarry Torres earned a Master of Public Administration from California State University Stanislaus, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. He specializes in Advanced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, as well as perioperative services, emergency services, inpatient throughput, and outpatient clinical services. His educational background and expertise support his roles in healthcare management and strategic initiatives.