Dayra Gonzalez

Accomplished healthcare executive with 13+ years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and financial performance across health systems and federally qualified health centers. Proven track record managing multi-site operations, leading organizational growth initiatives, overseeing budgets exceeding $8 million, opening new clinical sites, and developing high-performing teams. Experienced in regulatory compliance, performance improvement, physician partnerships, and enterprise-wide operational strategy.

Director of Operations - Montefiore Health System

(2020-04)

• Directed multi-site healthcare operations with accountability for an $8M+ operating budget and large cross-functional teams.
• Led strategic growth initiatives that supported organizational expansion and improved patient access.
• Implemented Epic, Kronos, and Oracle systems to enhance operational performance and reporting.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and audit preparedness.

Health Center Director - Urban Health Plan

(2017-05 - 2020-04)

• Directed multi-site health center operations with responsibility for a $3.5M budget.
• Increased patient satisfaction and supported significant organizational growth.
• Managed vendors, compliance programs, and operational performance initiatives.

Practice Administrator - Institute for Family Health

(2016-03 - 2017-05)

• Oversaw financial operations, vendor management, and practice administration.
• Reduced operating expenses by 25% through process improvement initiatives.

Business Services Coordinator - Visiting Nurse Service of New York

(2012-05 - 2016-03)

• Managed a $1.5M budget and supported executive operational initiatives.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Administration - Western Governors University (2026-01)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Health Services Administration - Monroe College