Dr. Schwartz brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and strategic vision to Sharp HealthCare’s patients and workforce, as well as the broader San Diego community. She began her journey with the system in 2008 as a predoctoral psychology intern and has dedicated more than 17 years to advancing experience at Sharp HealthCare, transitioning from clinical roles to transformative leadership positions. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Schwartz led systemwide efforts to support the emotional wellbeing of the workforce, launching initiatives such as “Stress First Aid” and “Critical Care Conversations.” As the system celebrates 25 years of “The Sharp Experience,” she leads efforts in crafting memorable experiences that honor the organization’s legacy and inspire its future. Her foundation as a clinical psychologist uniquely amplifies her impact, informing her understanding of human behavior, emotional needs and interpersonal dynamics, which she then applies to advance patient, employee and physician wellbeing. Dr. Schwartz also designed innovative experiences such as the 2025 all-staff assembly and “Sharp’s Got Talent,” and hosts senior executive Q&A sessions that foster transparency and connection across the organization. She serves as co-chair of the patient experience steering council at the system and is a psychology program faculty advisor at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego.
