Gay Stahr

About Gay Stahr

I design and operationalize governance structures, systems, and strategic documentation that enable complex federal health IT programs to function effectively.With 15+ years in healthcare IT, I currently support a national, VA-aligned Community of Practice focused on improving Veteran health data interoperability—bringing together 20+ health systems, EHR vendors, payers, and federal agencies to align on real-world data exchange challenges.My work sits at the intersection of informatics, business analysis, and program strategy—translating policy, data standards, and stakeholder needs into systems, tools, and decisions that teams can execute.What I Do • Build governance frameworks, roadmaps, and operational models for cross-organizational programs • Design knowledge management and workflow systems (SharePoint, automation, structured data tracking) • Develop executive-level communications, including briefings, reports, and strategic materials • Facilitate alignment across clinical, technical, and policy stakeholders • Translate complex data and interoperability standards into actionable guidanceImpact • Established governance and operational infrastructure for a national VA Community of Practice • Enabled coordination across 20+ organizations contributing to interoperability initiatives • Improved visibility into program performance, risks, and engagement through structured systems and reporting • Contributed to national interoperability efforts through clinical data quality and standards-aligned workMy ApproachEffective communication is not just about clarity—it’s about enabling decisions, reducing risk, and moving work forward. I focus on creating deliverables and systems that make complex programs easier to operate, align stakeholders, and sustain progress over time.Tools:• XML-based Authoring: Madcap Flare, RoboHelp • Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Visual Studio• Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat• Project Management: Jira, VersionOne, Trello, Asana• Collaboration: Confluence, Slack, MS Teams• Version Control: GitHub, TortoiseSVN• Image Capture & Audio: Snagit, MadcapCapture, Audacity

Experience

1. Informatics Specialist Bioinformatician

   Fordhall Technology

   Oct 2025 — Present

   I support the development and operations of a national, VA-aligned Community of Practice focused on improving Veteran health data interoperability across federal and private-sector stakeholders.In this role, I help stand up and operate a cross-organizational collaboration bringing together 20+ health systems, EHR vendors, payers, and federal agencies to align on real-world interoperability challenges and solutions.Key Contributions• Design and implement governance structure, membership model, and operational framework for the Community of Practice• Author and maintain the Community Charter, including participation expectations and decision-making processes• Develop and manage a multi-year roadmap outlining community maturity and priorities• Build and manage a SharePoint-based platform supporting member tracking, issue management, decisions, and standards coordination• Implement automated participation tracking and reporting to improve data accuracy and visibility• Develop executive briefings and quarterly updates for VA leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations• Create visual tools, including a national membership map, to communicate community reach and engagement• Support two national workgroups, coordinating agendas, materials, and documentation• Develop targeted re-engagement strategies to improve member participationImpact• Enabled coordination across 20+ organizations contributing to VA-aligned interoperability initiatives• Established governance and operational infrastructure for a national Community of Practice• Improved visibility into participation and community progress through structured systems and reporting

Education

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  BS, Technical Communications: Information Design

• Lincoln Land Community College

  AA, Communications

• Project Management Institute

  PMP, Project Management

• TenStep, Inc.

  Certificate, Project Management

  2011

Skills

• Software Documentation
• Documentation
• Microsoft Word
• Agile Methodologies
• Sharepoint
• E-Learning
• Writing
• Instructional Design
• Customer Service
• Madcap Flare
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Communication
• Content Management
• Project Management
• Technical Documentation
• Version One
• Online Help
• Visio
• Snagit
• Api/Sdk Documentation
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Editing
• Information Design