Steve Tafoya
Executive Leader | Healthcare & EMS Operations Expert | Healthcare Startup Advisor | Risk Management Strategist
- Role
- Managing Director at Valkyrie Systems Aerospace
- Location
- Reno, NV, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Tafoya
Steve Tafoya is a dynamic healthcare operations expert with over 25 years of frontline and leadership experience in EMS, hospital systems, and regulatory compliance. He specializes in guiding startups and early-stage companies toward operational efficiency and capital growth across sectors like healthcare, emerging technology, and aerospace. A former EMS Program Manager for the State of Nevada, Steve has led statewide licensure programs, authored public health legislation, and managed mass-casualty preparedness. He remains an active critical care paramedic, provides expert testimony in EMS related cases, and holds both an MBA in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Legal Studies.
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2015 — Present
The Valkyrie aircraft is a revolutionary advancement in Aerospace drone technology designed to save lives. We are changing how injured soldiers are treated and transported.
Education
Arizona State University
Masters of Legal Studies, MLS, Emphasis in Business Law and Health Care Compliance
2018 — 2020
Harvard Kennedy School
Emerging Leaders Program
2014 — 2014
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Critical Care Paramedic Certification
2010 — 2010
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of General Studies, emphasis in Business and Communication
2008 — 2013
Auburn University
Masters of Business Administration, emphasis Healthcare Administration
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Investigation
- Training
- Public Safety
- Policy
- Public Speaking
- Cpr Certified
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Microsoft Office
- Community Outreach
- Public Health
- Preparedness
- Incident Command
- Emergency Medicine
- Homeland Security
- Project Management
- Emergency Management
- Policy Analysis
- Exercises
- Leadership Development
- Ems
- Ems Education
- Paramedic
- Critical Care
- Healthcare
- Hazardous Materials
- Emergency Services
- Disaster Response
- First Responder
- Rescue
- Crisis Management
- Healthcare Management
- Strategic Planning
- Ambulance
- Emergency Planning
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Nims
- Cbrn
- Emergency Medical
- Program Management
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