Natalie Ezzie, MBA

Natalie Ezzie is an experienced operations and program management professional with expertise in designing and implementing effective processes. She thrives in environments where problems need to be solved and systems improved.

Executive Director and Interim Director of Program Development and Management

Organization:

West Virginia University Health Sciences Center

Department:

Health Affairs Institute

Classification:

Staff

• MBA, Applied Economics, Depaul University
• BS, Marketing Economics & Corporate Communications, Walsh University

As Director of Program Development and Management, Natalie provides oversight and strategic direction to the Program Development and Management Office (PDMO). She oversees a myriad of operational processes to further our mission, as well as the programs that facilitate the Office of Health Affairs’ partner relationships. Natalie not only serves as the program director for the MATCH program, but she also developed and manages the PDMO training program that is dedicated to the continuing education for the PDMO staff. She reports directly to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Health Affairs.

Natalie began her career as a director of operations in the technology sector where she helped build a company from business plan to acquisition. She built on that experience as an independent contractor specializing in project management and business development consulting not only for health care-related clients but also in the marketing sector. Adept with interpersonal communications, Natalie is a great teacher, problem solver, and facilitator who excels in the areas of relationship management and process improvement.