Allison Russell, Pmp
About Allison Russell, Pmp
Allison Russell, PMP, is a Director of Strategy Realization & Implementation at Highmark Inc. She has extensive experience in client services and project management across various healthcare organizations in the Greater New York City Area and Pittsburgh.
Current Role at Highmark Inc.
Allison Russell serves as the Director of Strategy Realization & Implementation at Highmark Inc. since 2023. In this role, she focuses on aligning strategic initiatives with operational capabilities to enhance organizational effectiveness. Her work involves overseeing the implementation of strategies that drive performance and value realization within the company.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Before her current position, Allison Russell held various roles in healthcare management. She worked at Highmark Health as a Senior Program Manager for Enterprise Effectiveness Value Realization from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she was the Director of EMR Client Services at Reliable Health Systems from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions at Fit4D and SigmaCare, where she contributed to client implementation and project management.
Educational Background
Allison Russell has a strong educational foundation in policy and management. She earned a Master of Science in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School. Additionally, she completed an Executive Education Certificate in the Emerging Leaders Program at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and French from Lehigh University.
Career Progression in Implementation and Consulting
Allison Russell's career includes significant roles in implementation and consulting. She began her tenure at SigmaCare as a Senior Implementation Consultant from 2011 to 2015, later advancing to Senior Implementation Project Manager until 2018. Her experience at Fit4D included roles as Client Implementation Manager and Operations Director, where she managed client relationships and operational strategies.