HERSHEY, PA, June 18, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Elizabeth Southerlan has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Southerlan is a distinguished professional in the field of health care strategy and operations, currently serving as the founder and principal consultant at Southerlan Advisory. Since 2025, she has been at the helm of her own consultancy, where she advises health care leaders on optimizing departmental connections often overlooked in large organizations. Her expertise in systems engineering allows her to conduct comprehensive operating model diagnostics, ensuring that health care organizations are equipped with the right teams, functional structures, information flow and tools to achieve their goals. She collaborates closely with new executives or those seeking transformative changes, guiding them through initial steps before engaging larger consulting firms.

Ms. Southerlan's extensive consulting career, culminating in the establishment of Southerlan Advisory, is marked by significant roles at leading firms. Her journey began with an internship at HB Maynard, followed by foundational experience at Accenture as a management consulting analyst and consultant. She then spent a decade at Oliver Wyman, where she rapidly advanced through various positions, developing a broad expertise in healthcare strategy across diverse sectors. This was followed by her tenure as a partner at West Monroe, where she further refined her skills in strategic operations and solidified her reputation as a healthcare strategy expert.

Ms. Southerlan's academic background includes a master's degree in systems engineering and management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Penn State University in 2008. Additionally, she holds a certificate from the Breakthrough Leaders Program for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Vermont obtained in 2012.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Southerlan is deeply committed to civic engagement and community service. She has served as an elder at Derry Presbyterian Church since 2024 and is involved with Health Equity Collective. Her dedication to leadership and innovation was recognized with the Ken Ernst Innovation Award in 2012 and the SDM Student Award for Leadership, Innovation and Systems Thinking from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013. During her tenure at Oliver Wyman, she was recognized with the Health Equity Champion Award in 2018 for her contributions to advancing health equity.

In her personal life, Ms. Southerlan finds joy in spending time with her family, including her daughter, and enjoys outdoor activities such as walking and running. She values quality time with friends and actively participates in church activities. Her strong will and determination have been pivotal to her success, alongside the unwavering support of her husband.

Looking ahead, Ms. Southerlan aspires for Southerlan Advisory to make a significant impact within the health care ecosystem by improving access to care and health outcomes equitably. She aims to extend her systems engineering skills beyond corporate settings to support community initiatives and nurture her daughter's growth into an impactful individual.

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