Healthcare Executive
Expertise. Intuition. Ingenuity.
Professional Profile
Over the course of the past decade, COL Chani Cordero has distinguished herself through extraordinary performance, strategic vision, and exemplary leadership in vital roles across the Army healthcare system. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has not only driven innovation in health information technology (health IT) but has also significantly amplified the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare delivery for the Army’s medical services. Through her contributions, Chani Cordero has fundamentally transformed how Army healthcare facilities provide care, delivering lasting improvements for service members, veterans, and their families.
Health IT Expertise
​Chani Cordero has demonstrated a profound commitment to teaching and mentoring young professionals, particularly through her Women in IT mentorship program. This initiative covers essential topics such as time management, career progression planning, and leadership development, equipping aspiring leaders with the tools and confidence to excel in their careers. Furthermore, Chani annually hosts the Women in IT luncheon at the Defense Health IT Conference, a tradition she has upheld for the last five years. This event serves as a platform for collaboration, networking, and the sharing of insights, reflecting her tireless dedication to empowering the next generation of healthcare IT leaders while advancing diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Recognitions
Chani Cordero has also demonstrated her commitment to shaping the healthcare IT and leadership industries through prolific knowledge-sharing and active engagement with professional organizations. She has authored numerous influential publications and delivered keynote presentations at industry-leading conferences, showcasing her expertise in digital healthcare transformation, AI, and strategic leadership. Her board memberships with prestigious institutions and her Fellow Distinctions from industry-leading organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (FHIMSS), and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (FCHIME) have further amplified her impact. By mentoring, educating, and inspiring peers and emerging leaders, Chani continues to set the standard for advancing healthcare IT and leadership excellence across the global stage.
About
​Healthcare executive with over 24 years of managing complex IT solutions in the healthcare sector. Build and lead high-performing diverse teams to manage, implement, and streamline complex IT projects. Detail-driven and analytical, views problems and recommends solutions from multiple perspectives. Adapt at cross-functional leadership and performance management and skilled at cultivating long-term strategic partnerships that yield high returns. A talented negotiator with keen cultural, diverse, and inclusion awareness. Driven to produce key indicators, high-quality healthcare, and strategic alliances.
Chani A. Cordero
Chani Cordero’s unparalleled achievements in modernizing health IT, driving organizational excellence, and fostering exceptional healthcare outcomes have established her as one of the Army Medical Department’s most impactful leaders. Her work embodies the core values of service, innovation, and strategic vision, leaving behind an indelible legacy of improved infrastructure and patient care for generations to come. With over 24 years of experience in federal healthcare and IT leadership, COL Cordero consistently exemplifies the highest levels of professionalism and dedication.