Joanne Sanders
About Joanne Sanders
Joanne Sanders is the Senior Manager of Insights & Analytics at Virta Health, with extensive experience in data management and analytics in the healthcare sector.
Current Title and Role
Joanne Sanders currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Insights & Analytics at Virta Health. She has been with the company in this particular role since 2022. She is responsible for overseeing analytics and insights initiatives, ensuring that data-driven decisions support the company's objectives.
Past Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Joanne Sanders served as Manager, Insights & Analytics at Virta Health from 2021 to 2022. Before Virta Health, she was a Senior Analytics Consultant at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, from 2019 to 2021 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Additionally, she worked extensively at UT Southwestern Medical Center, holding several roles including Population Science Data Manager, Sr., Population Science Data Analyst III, Population Science Data Analyst II, and Population Science Coordinator, from 2010 to 2019. Her early career includes time as Assistant Research Coordinator and Research Assistant at The Johns Hopkins University from 2003 to 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland Area.
Education and Academic Background
Joanne Sanders achieved an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland, studying there from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a B.S. in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in analytics and healthcare.
Technical Expertise
Joanne Sanders specializes in electronic medical records (EMR) and healthcare claims data. She is proficient in large-scale predictive modeling and multivariate statistics. Her technical skills include creating dashboards and scorecards for data reporting and visualization. Additionally, she has significant experience managing complex projects involving large datasets, which ensures efficient and accurate data analysis.
Project Management Skills
In her various roles, Joanne Sanders has demonstrated the ability to balance stakeholder needs with team development. She emphasizes completing projects on time and on budget, leveraging her strengths in project management. Her experience in handling large datasets further supports her capability to lead and manage complex analytical projects successfully.