Vanessa Aguilera
About Vanessa Aguilera
Vanessa Aguilera serves as the Associate Vice President of Operations at Semler Scientific, where she has worked in various roles since 2015. She holds a B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology and an MBA, and has extensive experience in operations and quality improvement within the healthcare sector.
Current Role at Semler Scientific
Vanessa Aguilera serves as the Associate Vice President of Operations at Semler Scientific. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operational strategies and management. Her experience in various roles within the organization has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the operational landscape.
Previous Experience at Semler Scientific
Prior to her current role, Aguilera held multiple positions at Semler Scientific. She worked as Senior Director of Operations from 2020 to 2021, and as Director of Operations from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Senior Manager of Enterprise Solutions from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at Semler Scientific spans several years, showcasing her commitment to the organization.
Experience at Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc.
Aguilera worked at Pacific Partners Management Services, Inc. in various capacities. She was a Manager of Quality Improvement & Risk Management from 2012 to 2013 and held the role of Quality Improvement Specialist for seven months in 2012. Additionally, she served as Sr. Manager of Quality Improvement & Risk Management from 2014 to 2015, and as Special Projects Coordinator for two months in 2011.
Educational Background
Aguilera holds a Bachelor of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019.
Research Experience
Aguilera has a background in research, having interned at the Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmacogenomics Department at UCSF in 2009. She also worked as a researcher in the Translational Cardiology lab at UCSF and the VA Medical Center from 2009 to 2011. Her research experience includes work in the Burchard lab, Yeghiazarians lab, and Karliner lab, contributing to her expertise in the field.