Ms. Wiegand oversees the full spectrum of IT at VCU Health, aligning technology with mission-driven goals of equity, innovation and clinical excellence. She established VCU’s technology and data council and its AI workgroup, creating systemwide governance to guide strategic investments and implement responsible AI practices. Ms. Wiegand has led various transformative projects, including the rapid opening of a new children’s hospital tower and the rollout of AI-powered ambient listening, which has improved documentation, reduced stress and boosted physician efficiency. Her leadership helped drive a successful post-Covid financial recovery by cutting costs and sunsetting legacy systems. Committed to workforce empowerment, she also launched a mentoring program and promoted internal talent, resulting in exceptional staff engagement and national recognition.
