Appointed in February 2024, Dr. McConnell brings over 20 years of clinical pharmacy and leadership experience to her role as chief pharmacy officer for Michigan Medicine and as associate dean for clinical affairs at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. She oversees a wide range of services, from inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations to home infusion, specialty care and clinical pharmacy services, ensuring alignment between academic and clinical priorities. Previously the chief pharmacy officer for Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, she has led large-scale initiatives across a 24-state health system and brings a national perspective to academic medical leadership. Her research focuses on optimizing formulary decisions, improving ambulatory outcomes and advancing professional development for pharmacy students. Through her dual appointment, Dr. McConnell mentors future pharmacy leaders while promoting integrated, patient-centered care across one of the nation’s top academic health systems.
