Laurel Gustafson, M.S., is a Senior Specialist in Clinical Systems at a large healthcare organization, where she leads cross-functional initiatives to plan, execute, and operationalize system changes. With over eight years of experience in healthcare, she works closely with project managers and stakeholders to guide projects through governance, scope, and implementation processes, helping ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Her work provides a broad, system-level perspective across hundreds of initiatives each year, with a focus on translating complex clinical and technical requirements into practical, sustainable outcomes that improve workflows and support end users. Laurel holds a master’s degree in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, which shapes her teaching approach by emphasizing hands-on, real-world skills that learners can immediately apply in professional environments.