Esther Obanero

Esther is an accomplished and seasoned Healthcare Informatics and Information Technology executive with over 15 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, data, and healthcare. She currently serves as Director of Healthcare Informatics, Compliance, Quality Management, Data and IT at Bridging Access to Care, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, where she leads enterprise-wide IT strategies, advanced analytics, data governance, compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Esther has been instrumental in designing robust frameworks to safeguard patient information, streamline IT and program operations, and ensure regulatory compliance across multi-site healthcare programs. Under her leadership, the agency has realized significant cost savings, reduced cybersecurity risks, and enhanced data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes. She is passionate about advancing digital health transformation, empowering organizations through data analytics, and fostering equitable access to high-quality care. 

At the heart of her work is a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and social impact—values she brings to every project and every stage she steps on.

Lightning Talk Title: "Fractional by Design: Scaling Data Strategy for Nonprofit Impact"