Susan D. Smith
Director of Technology & Research in Healthcare
- Role
- Director of Technology Research & Education at ChristianaCare
- Location
- Wilmington, DE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susan D. Smith
Research and education leader dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven discovery. With a proven track record of accomplishments, I specialize in building programs that connect research with real-world technology application—transforming insights into strategies that improve patient care, empower teams, and shape the future of healthcare delivery. I mentor emerging leaders, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and design education programs that strengthen research capacity while inspiring innovation. By aligning technology, research, and education, I strive to create sustainable systems that address complex healthcare challenges and prepare organizations for the future.
Experience
Director of Technology Research & Education
Feb 2023 — Present · Newark, DE, US
Lead, build, and successfully execute initiatives and programs that advance healthcare innovation through applied research, education, and strategic collaboration. My role bridges research and practice—guiding interdisciplinary teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and serving as Principal Investigator on projects that drive measurable improvements in care delivery, data use, and technology integration.I am passionate about developing sustainable research programs, strengthening partnerships across academic, clinical, and technology domains, and equipping teams with the tools and knowledge to solve complex healthcare challenges.Key Focus Areas & Goals- Expanding the impact of collaborative, technology-enabled healthcare research- Mentoring and developing the next generation of healthcare innovators and investigators- Driving data-informed decision-making through rigorous research and analysis- Building cross-disciplinary partnerships to translate research into practice- Advancing education programs that foster leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Scholar
2021
Villanova University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nursing
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN, Nursing
Villanova University
Master of Science in Nursing - MSN, Nursing Education
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