Lori Pilla is a registered nurse and Senior Vice President with Kaufman Hall’s Strategic and Financial Planning practice. Ms. Pilla has 30 years of experience in healthcare, spanning executive leadership, clinical, operations, business development, and consulting roles. Her areas of expertise include strategic and financial planning, clinical best practices, operations, supply chain management, and data-driven performance improvement. Prior to joining Kaufman Hall, Ms. Pilla was Vice President for Supply Chain Performance Solutions and New Business Development with Intalere GPO, Inc. Ms. Pilla previously served as Director of Clinical Contract Design for Ascension Health System. Her experience also includes serving as Director of Business Development Operations and Surgical Services for St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Director of Clinical Supply Chain Sourcing with MedAssets,LLC, and Clinical Development Director for Surg-Center Development. Ms. Pilla received an M.B.A. from Lindenwood University in St. Louis, a B.S. in Business Management from Maryville University, and an A.A.S. in Nursing from St. Louis Community College. She has authored numerous articles in industry journals, and is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified.