Hello, I'm Mary Ellen B.
Mission-driven C-level executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth, purpose-driven organizations at the intersection of education, healthcare, and workforce development. Record of transforming enterprises into scalable, digital-first operations. Expertise in cross-sector partnerships, product innovation, and customer-centric business models. Known for building high-performing teams, leading digital transformations, and delivering measurable impact through inclusive, data-informed strategies. Passionate about leveraging enterprise platforms to unlock human potential and social good. As CEO of Knowledge to Practice, transformed a boutique education firm into a market-leading SaaS company serving 19,000+ physicians and 150 hospital systems; secured $10.6M in venture funding and achieved a $24M valuation. Advised the UAE Ministry of Education and Saudi private hospital systems on regulatory transformation and digital capacity building in graduate medical education through Deloitte Monitor. Launched four new business lines at Pri-Med in response to regulatory disruption, generating $12.5M in first-year MVP revenue and driving 23–47% YoY growth. At the ACC, led the organization’s first revenue growth in a decade through operational re-engineering, modernized governance, and learner-focused digital strategies, improving both top- and bottom-line performance. Managed cross-functional teams; built remote-first cultures post-COVID, driving retention, agility, and collaboration across global markets. As Board Chair at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, helped secure $64M in capital funding, including a $10M anchor gift, while leading DEI initiatives and regional strategy development for the National Capital Region. Business Transformation • Change Management • P&L Management & Financial Strategy • Workforce Development • Enterprise Growth • Market Expansion • Mergers, Acquisitions & Private Equity Transactions • Healthcare Regulatory Compliance • Board Engagement • Agile & Lean Methodologies • GTM Strategy & Execution • Generative AI, ML, & NLP
Details
- LocationUnited States
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Fractional CxO
Current / Most Recent Employment
Knowledge to Practice, LLC
Industry
- Education
- Hospitals and Health Care
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
- United States
Language(s)
- English, United States
Professional Membership / Certification
JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Board Trustee (July 2024 – Present) Board Advisor (Feb 2025 – Present) Leadership Council Member, Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, Furman University (Feb 2025 – Present) National Capital Region Strategy Committee Member (May 2022 – Present) National Capital Region Governance Committee Member (May 2022 – Present) National Capital Region Community Health Committee Co-Chair (Feb 2025 – Present) JOHNS HOPKINS SUBURBAN HOSPITAL Board Chair (Jul 2020 – Present) Vice Chair of the Board (Oct 2019 – Jun 2020) Board Trustee (Oct 2017 – Present) American College of Cardiology (ACC) EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Stanford University Candidate, Certificate Program in AI in Healthcare Specialization (In Progress) MIT Sloan School of Management Executive Development Program in Strategic Innovation & Management Capella University Master of Education (MEd) in Adult Learning & Online Instructional Design Bentley University Bachelor of Science in Business
Skills
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATION: Business Transformation Change Management Strategic Planning Executive Leadership Governance Modernization P&L Management Board Engagement Cross-Functional Team Leadership HEALTHCARE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Healthcare Regulatory Strategy Graduate Medical Education (GME) Workforce Development Continuing Medical Education (CME) Community Health Strategy Physician Education Quality Improvement Models PRODUCT & INNOVATION: Digital Health Platforms Product Strategy Product-Led Growth SaaS Business Models Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) Competency-Based Education Generative AI, ML & NLP Integration PARTNERSHIPS & GROWTH: Strategic Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Market Expansion Strategy Enterprise Sales Strategy Global Health & Academic Collaboration Fundraising & Capital Strategy OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE Agile & Lean Methodologies KPI Development & Performance Tracking Organizational Design Remote Team Management Mergers, Acquisitions & PE Transactions GTM Strategy & Execution
Areas of Professional Interest
Community-Based Healthcare Solutions Digital Health Innovation Workforce Development & Health Equity Transformational Leadership Executive Education & Professional Learning Product-Led Business Models Health System Strategy & Governance AI & Emerging Technologies in Healthcare Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth Women’s Health & Behavioral Health Patient-Centered Care Models Graduate Medical Education (GME) Reform Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Leadership & Mission-Driven Impact Platform Strategy for Learning & Health Outcomes
Other Past Relevant / Notable Employer(s)
Knowledge to Practice, Inc - Founder, CEO American College of Cardiology (ACC) – Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer Pri-Med – EVP, Strategy & Transformation Officer Arnold Worldwide – Chief Integrated Marketing Officer Hill Holliday – VP, Operations