Stephen Schilz is an experienced professional in continuous improvement and quality management, currently serving as the Director at Emplify Health since November 2024. Prior roles include Continuous Improvement Manager at Bellin Health, where responsibilities involved team leadership in the Improvement Management Office, and Senior Improvement Advisor at Froedtert Health, overseeing quality and performance in the Community Hospital Division. Stephen's career includes significant positions such as Integration Project Manager at ACL Laboratories, Continuous Improvement Consultant at ThedaCare, and Director of Continuous Process Improvement at Hospital Sisters Health System. With a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the same institution, Stephen possesses a strong educational background to complement extensive experience in Lean methodology, Six Sigma, and project management across various healthcare organizations.