Natasha Amershi
About Natasha Amershi
Natasha Amershi is a Coordinator at HIMSS in the Greater Chicago Area, with a background in Health Informatics and Psychology.
Current Role at HIMSS
Natasha Amershi serves as the Coordinator at HIMSS, a role she has held since 2019. In her position, she supports the success of the Interoperability Showcase at the HIMSS Global Conference. Her responsibilities include focusing on the real-time exchange and interoperability of health information. She manages over 100 volunteers during the setup and execution of the Interoperability Showcase at various conferences, ensuring that all operations run smoothly.
Previous Roles in Alumni Relations and Health Promotions
Before joining HIMSS, Natasha Amershi worked in Alumni Relations at DePaul University from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, she spent three years at Loyola University Chicago as a Wellness Center Student Worker and Health Promotions Student Worker from 2012 to 2015. These roles provided her with extensive experience in student engagement and health promotions.
Educational Background in Health Informatics and Psychology
Natasha Amershi holds a Master's degree in Health Informatics from DePaul University, obtained between 2018 and 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she attended Sandia Preparatory School from 2004 to 2011.
Responsibilities in Marketing and Sales at HIMSS
In her role at HIMSS, Natasha Amershi is actively involved in marketing efforts to promote the Interoperability Showcase. She utilizes various channels such as newsletters and social media for this purpose. She also assists in sales for conferences by conducting webinars, presentations, and one-on-one meetings with potential clients, providing necessary information to sales teams, community stakeholders, and project participants.
Operational and Program Support
Natasha Amershi is responsible for overseeing the build and takedown of showcases at conference venues, ensuring smooth operations. She also monitors and edits web pages to maintain an updated online presence for HIMSS projects. Additionally, she supports the Vice President of Informatics by scheduling meetings and providing program support.