Ms. Russo oversees IT strategy and operations at OU Health, the University of Oklahoma’s academic health system. In 2025, she and her team led the system to achieve the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives “Digital Health Most Wired Level 9,” reflecting measurable advancement in secure technology and patient care. Ms. Russo strengthened project intake and governance processes, reducing execution time and improving alignment with organizational priorities while maintaining financial stewardship. She and her IT team also updated end user request workflows, resulting in documented improvements in customer satisfaction scores. In 2026, Ms. Russo is guiding the IT team to deliver targeted system optimizations, sustain high project performance and continue disciplined financial management. She and her team are advancing data initiatives and updating governance across OU Health, collaborating with leaders to set standards for responsible innovation.
