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Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser

Chief Strategy Officer

DirectTrust

Washington, DC

Ms. Wickenhauser leads strategic partnerships, communications and community engagement at DirectTrust, shaping national interoperability efforts and healthcare standards. She has helped triple DirectTrust’s membership, guided its American National Standards Institute standards accreditation, and led successful integrations of SAFE Identity and Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission. Ms. Wickenhauser also launched inclusive initiatives like advisory roundtables and the “Interop Hero” campaign, broadening industry engagement. Her leadership has positioned DirectTrust as a key collaborator with federal agencies and peer organizations in advancing secure data exchange. She is also a frequent speaker, organizer and advocate for accessible, inclusive interoperability education.

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