Phea Padgett

Research Assistant

Phea brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare information technology, specializing in program and project management, training, and system implementation and modernization across the public and private sectors, supporting federal, state, and local agencies. She holds a graduate degree in Management Information Systems and an undergraduate degree in Social Work, where she leveraged her background in child welfare and behavioral health. Phea aims to expand her expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics to enhance business capabilities.

Q&A

What is your dream vacation?

Hiking in Switzerland and/or New Zealand with my camera.

What’s a fact about you many people don’t know?

I was a nursing student prior to going into social work

What’s your favorite project that you’ve worked on?

Supporting the implementation of a state-of-the-art electronic health record for the United States Military and their families

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

Spending the day with my family exploring different parts of town

Who or what inspires you in your career?

Working with colleagues who share the same strong work ethic, strive to make a difference in people’s lives, respect and empower team members, and have a continued love for learning.