Shanna Woyak enthusiastically embraces C-level challenges.  Consistently sought out to lead transformation, pioneer new business models and champion large-scale, business-critical change at the highest levels, she has an earned reputation for leaving organizations better than she found them.  Her unique breadth and depth of leadership was the catalyst for the largest healthcare transformation in DoD history.  Expertly integrating 260+ medical facilities with 10M+ beneficiaries, as commander she launched, managed and optimized a $3.7B+ first-of-its-kind enterprise – an operation on the scale of a Fortune 500 company.  Here, she overcame dissension, resolved adversities and fostered collaboration with Pentagon officials, Capitol Hill leadership, private sector partners, managed care providers and other stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.  Equally important, she headed a massive digital transformation, generating $100M in cost savings.

Currently, Shanna is a board member at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Luke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), collaborating on strategic initiatives such as organizational vision, growth, governance, finance, compliance and risk mitigation.  Utilizing her innate people skills, she raises awareness and influences understanding through networking, speaking engagements and advocacy.  Likewise, she’s a member of the Exceptional Women Alliance where she provides highly successful C-level and board women with peer-to-peer mentorship on personal and professional matters.  Shanna is also the President and CEO of Front Gate, LLC, a healthcare consultancy based in Arizona where she regularly advises senior executives and board members.

She was the first Air Force General (and female) to lead the National Capital Region Medical Directorate in DC with responsibility for 60 facilities including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and support of the White House Medical Unit.  She simultaneously held the positions of Chief of the Nurse Corps and Assistant to the Air Force Surgeon General, where she provided strategic counsel and advice.  With the Nevada Air National Guard, she was the first nurse and female in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves or Air National Guard promoted to Vice Wing Commander.  In this role, she co-architected and implemented a turnaround strategy, navigating the Wing through significant transformation.

Dedicated to continuing learning, Shanna has an MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Nursing from Regents College (now Excelsior College) in Albany, NY.  She’s a graduate of the prestigious Air War College and multiple professional development courses including USAF Senior Leader Orientation Course; Homeland Security Seminar from Harvard Kennedy School; National Security Studies Management Course from Syracuse University; Enterprise Leadership Seminar from University of North Carolina; and the USAF Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute Capstone Course.  She also has extensive experience in the private sector.