Next Phase Appoints Health IT Innovation Officer
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. (Next Phase), an SBA Certified 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) focused on engineering, science and IT services, announces the appointment of Elizabeth Cruz McNamara to the role of Health IT Innovation Officer. Liz joins us from the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives, most notably serving as Director of the Digital Transformation (DT) initiative since 2019. With a stellar track record at the FDA/CDRH, Liz held multiple high-impact roles, including Associate Deputy Chief Information Officer (ADCIO) and Acting Director of the Division of Technology and Data Services.With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Liz has been at the forefront of driving complex health IT solutions across both the public and private sectors. Before her impactful tenure at the FDA, she served in key leadership positions—Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, IT Program Manager at NIH’s Clinical Center for Patient Safety, and Principal Healthcare Consultant at CSC and Health IT Solutions, LLC.
Liz has achieved an impressive academic background with an M.S. in Healthcare Administration and a B.S. in Decision and Information Systems from the University of Maryland. Lisa Wolff, President & CEO of Next Phase shared, “I’m incredibly excited about Liz joining our team. A professional of her stature brings compelling ideas to transform government services to better serve our nation’s citizens. With her proven thought leadership, Next Phase continues to bring solutions that enable digital modernization and the “actionable insights” for agency leadership to implement significant modernization plans. We can’t wait to see how her vision and expertise will elevate our team to new heights.”
Please join us in giving Liz a warm welcome as she embarks on this exciting new chapter!
Want to connect with Liz? emcnamara@npss-inc.com
About Next Phase
Founded in 2011, Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is a rapidly growing small business, with a reputation for understanding business challenges and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on developing lasting relationships with our clients that allow us to anticipate their needs and deliver results that advance their mission. To learn more about Next Phase’s work with Federal programs visit here.
Media Contact: Karen Rosenbauer, Chief Growth Officer, Next Phase | KRosenbauer@npss-inc.com
