Kristin Lacey, MBA, PMP, Executive Director of Business Operations and Finance for the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and the Prisma Health Health Sciences Center (HSC), joined Prisma Health–Upstate, formerly Greenville Health System, in November 2016, bringing over 14 years of experience in healthcare operations and finance. Kristin serves as the key strategic advisor and administrative lead for the medical school and the HSC, taking responsibility for directing support including marketing and communications, facilities, human resources and philanthropic initiatives. In addition, Kristin serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the SOM/HSC and will support the deans to ensure the efficient operation, growth and outreach of the SOM and related programs.

Prior to joining Prisma Health–Upstate, Kristin held a variety of leadership positions for Spartanburg Regional Health System where she most recently served as director of operations to help establish innovative research initiatives in partnership with local schools and other health systems across the nation. As part of the founding leadership team, Kristin recently helped form Guardian Research Network, whose mission is to expand patient access to leading therapies through an aggregated data platform and operational efficiencies in research. Kristin brings with her years of corporate development, partner relations and project management experience from her role while there.

Kristin earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wofford College (2005) and holds a master of business administration degree from Gardner-Webb University (2009).