Katie Swenson
About Katie Swenson
Katie Swenson serves as the Executive Clinical Director for Surgical Specialties and Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Healthcare. She has a diverse background in healthcare leadership, education, and innovation, with experience in various roles including adjunct professor and strategic advisor.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Katie Swenson has held multiple roles at Intermountain Healthcare since 2014. She currently serves as the Executive Clinical Director for the Surgical Specialties and Digestive Health Clinical Program, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she was the Advanced Practice Provider Director for Pediatric General Surgery-Trauma, Liver Transplant, and Neurosurgery from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as the Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor for Pediatric General Surgery-Trauma for a brief period in 2019. Swenson has also been a Physician Assistant Certified in Pediatric General Surgery-Trauma during her tenure at Primary Children’s Hospital, contributing to various surgical specialties.
Education and Expertise
Katie Swenson's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology-Pre-Med with a minor in French from the United States Air Force Academy, completed in 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business in 2022. In addition, she earned a Doctorate in Medical Clinical Sciences from the University of Lynchburg in 2019. Currently, she is studying Business Analytics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Executive Leadership at the University of Utah. Her expertise lies in health tech, digital transformation, and innovative healthcare delivery.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Katie Swenson has held several leadership positions within professional organizations. She has served as the President of the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants since 2022 and was previously the President-Elect from 2021 to 2022. In the Pediatric Trauma Society, she was the Chair of the Advanced Practice Provider Steering Committee from 2022 to 2023 and Co-Chair from 2021 to 2022. She is currently the Immediate Past-Chair of the same committee. Additionally, she has been involved with the One Utah Health Collaborative as a Strategic Advisor on the Innovation Advisory Board since 2023.
Background in Military and Healthcare
Katie Swenson began her career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Executive Officer, Operations Officer, and Flight Commander from 2005 to 2008 at RAF Mildenhall, England. After her military service, she transitioned into healthcare, becoming a Physician Assistant. Her diverse background combines military discipline with extensive experience in pediatric healthcare, particularly in surgical specialties and trauma care.
Achievements in Healthcare Innovation
Katie Swenson is recognized for her focus on disrupting traditional healthcare models through innovation. She is skilled in leveraging business analytics, data science, and digital transformation to enhance surgical care delivery. Her ability to build strategic partnerships and networks has contributed to her effectiveness as a leader in healthcare. Swenson is also known for her role as a motivational speaker and educator, inspiring teams and individuals to achieve high performance.