At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ms. Dauer leads enterprise strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Over the past four years, she has transformed both internal priorities and external engagement, driving initiatives that enhance care delivery and accelerate research outcomes. In 2023, she spearheaded multiple strategic planning efforts, aligning financial, operational and clinical goals, even as many medical institutions faced economic cutbacks. Under her leadership, Ohio State successfully commercialized medical services, forming key partnerships like a health and wellness collaboration with Granville, Ohio-based Denison University and a technology-driven alliance with Siemens to advance imaging and treatment capabilities. She also co-led the development of Ohio State’s “Hospital at Home” program and implemented primary care expansion strategies to strengthen faculty group practice and urgent care models. A connector and innovator, Ms. Dauer also played a central role in crafting Ohio State’s 10-year strategic plan, engaging 350-plus system leaders.
