Sylvia DeSantis

Experienced higher education and healthcare education leader with over a decade of expertise in program management, curriculum development, and academic operations. Currently serves as Associate Director of Education at Society of Hospital Medicine, overseeing educational initiatives, learning management systems, and program delivery to support clinical professionals and advance hospital medicine education.

Previously held a long-standing leadership role as Director of Graduate Programs at Saint Joseph's University, where they managed academic programs, faculty coordination, and student success initiatives, while driving program growth and operational efficiency.

Brings a strong blend of academic leadership, financial oversight, and instructional design, with a proven ability to develop impactful learning experiences, streamline program operations, and support professional development in both academic and healthcare environments.