Lisa Lazaro helps academic health systems navigate complex change through thoughtful communications, stakeholder engagement and operationally grounded strategies. She brings extensive healthcare leadership experience spanning medical staff governance, physician engagement, quality, credentialing, regulatory compliance and organizational transformation.
Before joining Jarrard, Lazaro held progressive leadership roles in medical affairs and medical staff services. Her experience includes overseeing governance processes, developing policies and procedures, managing medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements, and preparing healthcare organizations for accreditation surveys. She has also guided physician onboarding, privileging, peer review and ongoing professional practice evaluation programs.
Known for connecting strategy with practical implementation, Lazaro builds collaborative relationships among physicians, executives, administrators and cross-functional teams. She brings a disciplined approach to complex initiatives, combining clear communication, careful analysis and strong project management to help organizations move from planning to action. In her work with clients, she develops communications strategies, supports internal teams and aligns communications with broader organizational goals.
Lazaro holds a master of arts in education and is licensed to teach grades six through 12 in English/Language Arts.
Worth Knowing:
- Has a proven track record of negotiating peace treaties with four different stray cats taken straight off the streets
- British Lit junkie
- Loved Mr. Darcy until he became Tom Wambsgans
