Changes have recently been implemented in the management of our privacy programs at UConn and UConn Health. In order to meet the needs of our unique environments, the Office of Privacy Protection & Management was reorganized with new leadership appointments at UConn and UConn Health to support privacy efforts.
Laurie Neal will serve as the University’s Privacy Officer and manage the University’s Privacy Program for Storrs-based operations. These responsibilities will now reside in the Office of University Compliance. Laurie is a Certified Information Privacy Manager and a Certified Records Analyst with several years of experience in various information governance roles at UConn. Laurie is currently working toward a Masters of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management from UConn’s School of Business and is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Susan Kerr will manage UConn Health’s Privacy Program as the Interim Director of Healthcare Privacy and will serve as UConn Health’s Privacy Officer. These responsibilities, as well as those of the Office of Healthcare Compliance, will report to the new Assistant Vice President – Healthcare Compliance and Privacy, who will oversee both critical compliance areas. Susan brings many years of experience in the healthcare industry as well as diverse experience in contracting and risk management. Susan obtained her JD from the DePaul University College of Law and holds a Certificate in Health Law. Susan is a current member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Health Care Compliance Association, and Connecticut Hospital Association.
The search for the Assistant Vice President – Healthcare Compliance and Privacy is currently underway and is expected to be completed by late March/early April.
Both Laurie and Susan are eager to continue the development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive privacy programs on their respective campuses. Both will partner with management and other key stakeholders across the institution to maintain a successful privacy program.
For more information, contact: UConn Privacy Officer at 860-486-4805.