Ashley Deighan

About Ashley Deighan

Healthcare strategy leader and AI & data transformation executive with 10+ years of experience driving organizational alignment, operational excellence, and innovation within complex health systems. I specialize in applying systems thinking to solve enterprise-scale challenges at the intersection of strategy, technology, and care delivery.With a background in management consulting and healthcare leadership, I focus on aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver sustainable, high-impact outcomes. I am deeply committed to empowering teams, advancing responsible innovation, and executing strategies that strengthen patient care, accelerate discovery, and enhance enterprise resilience.

Experience

1. Director

   Mayo Clinic

   Nov 2024 — Present

   As Director of Security, I’m responsible for shaping and executing our strategic initiatives and building the governance systems that enable scalable, effective delivery. I lead the Security Services team, driving enterprise purchasing, innovative pilot testing, education strategy, quality assurance, and clear communication across the organization. My role also includes overseeing process improvement and change management efforts to ensure our security capabilities evolve in step with business needs and emerging technologies.

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Disruptive Strategy Program

• Walsh University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Magna Cum Laude , Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  2014 — 2017

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2009 — 2013