Shawna O'neill
About Shawna O'neill
Shawna O'Neill is a Managing Director with a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has extensive experience in healthcare performance improvement and operations management, having worked at Kaufman Hall and Berkeley Research Group LLC.
Current Role at Kaufman Hall
Shawna O'Neill currently serves as Managing Director at Kaufman Hall. She has held this position since 2024, working in a hybrid capacity. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in healthcare management to drive performance improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Kaufman Hall
Prior to her current role, Shawna O'Neill worked at Kaufman Hall as Senior Vice President of Performance Improvement from 2020 to 2024. During her four years in this position, she focused on identifying organizational bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions to improve healthcare operations.
Education and Certifications
Shawna O'Neill holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Xavier University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, she has obtained certifications in Lean Six Sigma, including a Green Belt in Healthcare in 2009 and a Black Belt in 2012 from Villanova University.
Experience at Berkeley Research Group
Before joining Kaufman Hall, Shawna O'Neill served as Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group LLC from 2013 to 2020. During her seven years in this role, she operated in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, where she applied her expertise in healthcare management and regulatory compliance.
Expertise in Healthcare Management
Shawna O'Neill specializes in workforce and operations management within the healthcare sector. She possesses strong skills in team building and program development, with a focus on improving quality and efficiency. Her ability to build relationships and trust is recognized as one of her key strengths.