Sogol Shohoudy, Mph (She/Her)
About Sogol Shohoudy, Mph (She/Her)
Sogol Shohoudy is the Director of Strategic Programs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in public health and healthcare consulting, with notable achievements in reducing hospital-acquired infections during her tenure at Piedmont Healthcare.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood
Sogol Shohoudy serves as the Director of Strategic Programs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's mission and effectiveness. Since joining in 2019, she has contributed to various programs aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes.
Previous Experience at Piedmont Healthcare
Before her current position, Sogol Shohoudy worked at Piedmont Healthcare from 2016 to 2019 as a Project Manager in Business Development, Strategy, and PMO. During her tenure, she co-created the Promise Package, which significantly reduced Hospital Acquired Infections by 70% across an 11-hospital system. This initiative showcased her ability to drive impactful healthcare improvements.
Healthcare Consulting Background
Sogol Shohoudy has a background in healthcare consulting, having worked as a Senior Healthcare Consultant at Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture Strategy, from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, she provided strategic advisory services to organizations looking to innovate and implement advanced technology platforms. Her work included involvement in healthcare system mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
Educational Qualifications
Sogol Shohoudy holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, where she studied Health Policy and Management from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Georgia State University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and healthcare management.
Recognition in Patient Safety
Sogol Shohoudy has been recognized by HPI Press Ganey for her contributions to patient safety. This acknowledgment reflects her commitment to improving healthcare quality and safety standards throughout her career.