Nancy M. DiLiegro, PhD, FACHE, is vice president, clinical operations/physician services and chief clinical officer, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, N.J.

She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health.

Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, she served as the ACHE Regent for New Jersey—Northern, from 2014 to 2017, and as a presidential officer of the ACHE-NJ, the New Jersey chapter of ACHE, from 2011 to 2014.

She earned a doctorate in healthcare administration from Kennedy Western University, a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from St. John’s University, a Master of Science degree in pharmacy administration from St. John’s University, and a Master of Public Administration degree in healthcare administration from Long Island University. Nancy is a licensed pharmacist and a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Dr. DiLiegro joined Trinitas in April 2002 as director of clinical operations, a position she held until 2008. She was promoted to vice president, clinical services, at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in 2008, and to Vice President, Clinical and Physician Services in 2009. She has been in her current position since 2013. Previously, she held various management positions at Lenox Hill Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center and Our Lady of Mercy Healthcare System.

In addition to her service with ACHE, Dr. DiLiegro is affiliated with numerous national and regional organizations, including, American Heart Association, Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Health-system Pharmacists and New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists. She is currently serving on the Board of the Founders Affiliate of the American Heart Association, on the Northern New Jersey board of the American Heart Association, where she served as chair for four years; and on the board of the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce.

She is the recipient of numerous awards, including ACHE-NJ Recognition Award, American Heart Association Woman of Distinction Award, New York City Society of Health-System Pharmacists Award of Merit and the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists Board of Directors Award and the 2015 ACHE Service Award.