People
Expertise Driving Innovation
Meet the multidisciplinary team of leaders, clinicians, engineers, and educators advancing AI in healthcare
AI Leadership
Executive leadership guiding strategy, partnerships, and initiatives that advance AI in healthcare.
Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD, FAANS
CEO, University of Utah Health
Executive VP, University of Utah Health Sciences
Champions University of Utah Health's vision of becoming an AI-forward health system, setting the strategic direction for thoughtful, patient-centered AI adoption that enhances clinical care, accelerates research, and drives innovation across the enterprise.
Donna Roach
System Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)
Leads strategy and stewardship of University of Utah Health's digital and information technology infrastructure, advancing a modern, secure, and integrated environment that supports clinical, educational, and operational missions.
Jake Johanson
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Protects University of Utah Health's information assets by leading enterprise cybersecurity strategy, managing risk across clinical and research environments, and ensuring security practices keep pace with the demands of responsible AI innovation.
Vivek K. Reddy, MD, MMM
Chief Medical Information Officer (i)
Leads the integration of clinical information systems and AI-enabled decision support across University of Utah Health, bridging clinical expertise and health information technology to enhance care quality, safety, and outcomes for patients and providers.
Kensaku Kawamoto, MD, PhD, MHS
Chief Health AI Transformation Officer
Leads efforts to advance artificial intelligence across clinical care, operational performance, research, and education, driving innovation through the University of Utah Health Innovation Lab and partnerships across the institution.
Shawn Halladay
Senior Director, AI Strategy & Enablement
Translates AI strategy into action by overseeing governance, infrastructure, and technology initiatives that enable responsible, scalable AI adoption across University of Utah Health's clinical and operational environment.
Data & Analytics
Turning data into insights, enabling advanced analytics, and ensuring a secure, scalable foundation for AI-driven decision making.
Candice Crawford
Senior Decision Support Director
Leads decision support strategies that transform data into actionable insights for quality, access, and financial performance.
Reed Barney
Chief Healthcare Data Officer (CHDO)
Technology & Platforms
Powering AI innovation through scalable platforms, optimized models, reliable data pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure.
Jim Livingston
Chief Technology Officer
Oversees AI platform services, delivering scalable infrastructure and tools that enable research, clinical, and operational applications.