Ms. Wise leads University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health with a distinctive perspective rooted in her clinical background as a nurse. In the past year, she has overseen the transition from Harford (Md.) Memorial Hospital to the new UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Aberdeen (Md.), while also expanding outpatient services through the launch of a new pavilion. Her leadership emphasizes access, innovation and community-focused care, including an upcoming primary care hub in Bel Air. Her unique blend of nursing expertise and executive experience allows her to shape responsive, patient-centered systems. She is known for advancing care models that blend academic and community medicine to meet evolving local needs.
