Rhiannon Yandell
@rhiannonyandell
Dynamic organizational change leader with 20 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Organizational Change Leader with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, and wellness sectors. My proven track record includes driving complex organizational transformation initiatives, streamlining cross-departmental workflows, and implementing data-informed strategies that enhance outcomes and sustainability. I excel at building collaborative cultures, aligning stakeholders around shared goals, and leading teams through change with empathy, clarity, and accountability.
In my current role as Director of Healthy Living at YMCA Rock River Valley, I lead the strategic and operational oversight of wellness programs while championing integrated leadership and organizational wellness. My previous experience includes directing operations at the Rockford Area Arts Council and overseeing statewide systems transitions at Aetna Medicaid. I have a strong background in project management, operations, technology integration, and people development across various organizations.
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Director of Healthy Living
YMCA Rock River Valley
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 (0 months)
Led strategic and operational oversight of wellness programs, personal training, group fitness, and EGYM across YMCA branches. Initiated a transition toward integrated leadership and organizational wellness, championing cross-departmental collaboration and equity-driven planning models.
Director, Informatics
Aetna Medicaid
Nov 2016 - May 2029 (12 years 6 months)
Directed statewide systems transitions and data-driven process improvements across health plan operations. Led implementation of integrated systems management solutions in response to organizational, regulatory, and technological changes.
Director of Operations
Rockford Area Arts Council
Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw operational systems, grant compliance, and administrative infrastructure during a time of leadership and board transitions. Standardized reporting systems for grant deliverables, improving accountability and transparency for regional and federal funders.
Manager Roles
Aetna Medicaid
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Spearheaded new Medicaid plan implementations across six states, from regulatory onboarding to technical deployment. Managed teams responsible for provider and member data, file exchange processes, and system configuration.
Senior Business Analyst
Arcadia Solutions
Dec 2001 - Aug 2011 (9 years 8 months)
Managed large-scale healthcare data initiatives with a focus on efficiency, quality improvement, and reimbursement accuracy. Developed organizational reporting and evaluation systems to drive data-informed decision-making.
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