Patty Walker
About Patty Walker
Patty Walker is a Project Manager at Unite Us, where she leads project meetings and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. She has a diverse background in health care and project management, with previous roles in various organizations including the United States Air Force and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
Current Role at Unite Us
Patty Walker serves as a Project Manager at Unite Us since 2021. In this role, she leads project meetings to facilitate cross-functional teamwork and track project status. She identifies and elevates risks to appropriate Project Sponsors and Stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met. Walker partners with cross-functional leadership to support new initiatives and acts as a change maker within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current position, Patty Walker worked at SUMMIT PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC. as a Client Relations Specialist for seven months in 2021. She also served as the Clinical Education Department Secretary at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Additionally, she worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Wasatch Physical Therapy for four months in 2017.
Military Background
Patty Walker has a decade of experience in the United States Air Force, where she held the position of Team Lead & Training Manager from 2006 to 2016 across various military bases. Following her active duty, she continued her service as an Operations Manager in the US Air Force Reserve from 2016 to 2022 at Hill AFB, UT.
Educational Qualifications
Patty Walker has a diverse educational background. She studied Aircraft Armament Systems Technology at the Community College of the Air Force, earning an Associate of Science degree. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy at Weber State University from 2016 to 2018. Most recently, she obtained a Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Wyoming, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021.
Project Management Skills
Patty Walker applies fundamental project management methodologies and tools to lead projects from ideation to completion. She has experience in connecting health and social care providers to address social determinants of health. Additionally, she identifies and implements process improvements in project management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.