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Debra Carpenter, Ph.D. has an extensive work experience in the field of information technology and healthcare. Debra currently serves as the Chief Information Officer at Tri-State Memorial Hospital. Prior to that, they worked as an IT Audit Manager at Crowe Healthcare Risk Consulting LLC from 2021 to 2022. From 2018 to 2021, they held the position of Director of IT at LifePoint Health®. Debra also served as the Director of IT at RCCH HealthCare Partners from 2017 to 2021. Debra's earlier experience includes their role as an IT Director at Ascension Health Information Services (AHIS) where they managed IT applications for medical centers in Lewiston, ID, and Pasco, WA. Debra also held the position of Manager - Hospital IT Solutions at AHIS and was responsible for various IT projects. Before working at AHIS, Debra worked at The Regence Group as a Computer Programmer, Database Administrator, Data Administrator, and Project Manager. Debra began their career as a Computer Operator at Lamb Weston Meijer.

Debra Carpenter, Ph.D., has a diverse and extensive education history. Debra holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. Additionally, they have a Master of Science (MS) degree in Data Analytics from Western Governors University, a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management from Lewis-Clark State College, and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Computer Programming from Idaho State University.

In terms of certifications, Debra Carpenter obtained a Certified Professional Patient Safety certification from the IHI in September 2020. Debra also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, although the institution and specific details are not provided.