Donna G. Alexander is responsible for strategic planning, infrastructure and administration at the Center for Health Care Data (CHCD), the largest, research accessible, health-care da-ta repository in Texas. The CHCD engages a broad array of professionals; biostatisticians, analysts, healthcare providers, public policy and management experts; with the objective of delivering evidence based research to improve healthcare delivery and population health.

Her background is working with healthcare providers and payers to successfully meet the challenges of a rapidly changing marketplace. She has implemented new lines of business that transformed current operations to achieve revenue and margin goals. Her leadership skills have created enduring partnerships between physicians and facilities; for profit and not for profit organizations and community stakeholders across the spectrum.

Prior work experience includes senior positions with established and innovative healthcare companies:

• Safety net providers and their funders
• Venture capital funded startups
• Local and national physician practice groups
• Healthcare facilities
• Managed care insurers and organizations

Ms. Alexander currently serves on the Board of Directors and Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS).