Stephanie Whitehead

She is an accomplished healthcare executive and laboratory operations leader with over twelve years of experience at University Health, where she currently serves as Vice President of Pathology Services after being promoted from Executive Director of Pathology Services. In this role, she oversees operations for 17 healthcare locations and more than 350 employees, managing academic, research, and patient care strategic initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance with CMS, CLIA, ICH, CAP, ASHI, FDA, AABB, and The Joint Commission. She leads team recruitment, retention, and development, and directs strategic planning for complex software transitions and multi-million-dollar renovation projects. Her earlier career includes serving as Laboratory Director at CHRISTUS Health for nearly six years and as a Faculty Member at the University of Phoenix, where she facilitated adult learning in classroom settings. Her career reflects a deep commitment to healthcare excellence, operational leadership, and advancing pathology services.