Her Story
About Laura
Laura is an accomplished healthcare technology leader, educator, and innovator whose career bridges clinical care and information technology. As IT Manager for Imaging Technologies and Clinical Applications at Virtua Health, she leads teams responsible for supporting cardiology, radiology, neurology, and enterprise imaging systems that directly impact patient care. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare technology and operations, Laura has become known for her ability to translate complex technical solutions into meaningful clinical outcomes. Her work has included integrating advanced artificial intelligence platforms into healthcare workflows, improving provider efficiency, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, and supporting organizational excellence across multiple service lines.
Laura’s professional journey reflects both adaptability and a passion for lifelong learning. She began her career in radiologic technology, working as a CT technologist and educator before transitioning into healthcare IT in 2016. Since joining Virtua Health, she has advanced from PACS Analyst to IT Manager, overseeing major initiatives such as Hospital at Home programs, the implementation of an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, enterprise imaging projects, and a multi-year EKG modernization program that she conceptualized and successfully presented to executive leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Wilmington University and maintains numerous professional credentials, including Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), ARRT certification, CT certification, and AI security certifications.
In addition to her leadership responsibilities, Laura is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and professional development. She serves as an adjunct professor at both Rowan College at Burlington County and Sacred Heart University, where she teaches courses in healthcare operations, quality management, innovation, organizational change, and health sciences. A strong advocate for people-centered leadership, Laura believes that trust, collaboration, and genuine human connection are the foundation of successful teams. Whether mentoring future healthcare professionals, advancing women in technology, or implementing innovations that improve patient outcomes, she remains dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology, compassion, and continuous improvement.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Laura
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the support of my family, great leadership at my organization including my boss and boss's boss who support education and learning, being proactive in reaching for stretch opportunities, and having mentors who encouraged leadership without a title.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be proactive, remain open to learning, pursue opportunities even when they seem outside your comfort zone, and never stop asking questions or seeking guidance from those with more experience.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Keep an open mind because you never know what path you'll end up on. Ask questions without fear, insert yourself, learn everything you can even if it doesn't seem relevant, put yourself out there and reach out to people in the industry. More people are willing to help than you think.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Healthcare technology continues to evolve rapidly with new digital platforms, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise system modernization creating tremendous opportunities for innovation. One of the biggest challenges is successfully managing large-scale technology implementations while supporting end users through change. Laura believes there is also a growing opportunity for more women to step into leadership roles within healthcare IT.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Transparency, kindness, professionalism, integrity, genuine relationships, teamwork, and continuous learning are most important. Understanding and supporting people as individuals creates stronger teams and better outcomes. I'm comfortable saying I don't know but can find out.
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