Ashleigh Kervel is a senior consultant at Vizient with over 10 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant. With a MBA and a concentration in healthcare analytics, she provides personalized support to healthcare providers, utilizing data analytics to improve efficiency and drive healthcare improvement. Ashleigh is a leading healthcare advisor, leveraging her expertise in industry trends, legislation, data analysis, leadership, and networking to provide strategic guidance and recommendations. She excels in optimizing healthcare practices and collaborates with stakeholders to drive positive change in the industry. Ashleigh is a trusted advisor, helping organizations navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

She has been a practicing physician assistant for the past 10 years in pediatric emergency medicine in Dallas, Texas, and, most recently, in Saint Petersburg, Florida where she currently resides. She was actively involved in electronic medical record (EMR) design and implementation with EPIC and is a certified EPIC physician builder analyst. Ashleigh is a LEAN healthcare provider and served as the chair of the advanced practice council, where she facilitated monthly meetings for advanced practice providers within her institution. Through this role, Ashleigh was a leader who fostered collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development among her peers.

Ashleigh has a MBA with concentration in Healthcare analytics from University of South Florida; Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Florida. Ashleigh is a member of American Academy of Physician Associates. She serves on the American Academy of Physician Associates PA Foundation Board.