With more than three decades of experience in nursing, consulting and IT leadership, Ms. Herring has led ECU Health’s digital transformation since 2013, blending clinical insight with technological expertise. Her nursing-informed approach ensures that digital solutions improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency and clinical team wellbeing. Ms. Herring oversaw the integration of IT systems with East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and championed innovations like MyChart Bedside and the “Hello World” texting initiative, directly benefiting over 1.4 million patients in rural North Carolina. She led ECU Health to achieve “Level 8 Digital Health Most Wired” recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives in 2024 for excellence in infrastructure, analytics, patient engagement and more. Beyond technology, she is passionate about nurturing future healthcare leaders.
