Priya Kumar

With more than a decade of experience in the healthcare sector, Priya has built a diverse and comprehensive background across multiple specialties and administrative functions. Her career reflects a deep commitment to operational excellence and a strong ability to support leaders in high demand, mission driven environments.

At Mount Sinai Hospital, she served as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Physiatry in the Orthopedics Department, where she managed complex schedules, coordinated departmental initiatives, and supported executive-level priorities. In this role, she developed exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while navigating the fast paced and detail intensive nature of clinical operations.

Complementing her professional experience, she earned her MBA, further strengthening her expertise in leadership, organizational strategy, and business management. This academic foundation enhances her ability to approach challenges with a strategic lens and contribute meaningfully to executive decision making.

These combined experiences uniquely position her for success in her current role as Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the Division of Information Technology at Stony Brook University. She brings forward the same professionalism, adaptability, and proactive approach that have defined her career, along with a deep understanding of how to streamline processes, anticipate needs, and build strong working relationships across teams. Her background in healthcare administration, paired with her advanced business education, provides a strong foundation for supporting leadership within a dynamic, technology driven academic environment.