Jeanne Markland currently serves as the Interim CIO and Chief of Applications for UCLA Health. She sets the strategic direction and has operational oversight for over 250 applications in support of UCLA Hospital Systems, Clinics, Faculty Practice Group and School of Dentistry. Jeanne provides leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of best IT practices and processes to insure the stability, security, and quality of applications, and ensures initiatives and priorities are aligned with organizational initiatives. Prior to UCLA, Jeanne spent over a decade leading business- and technology-related management consulting engagements, previously working with Deloitte Consulting and Point B. She received her BA in biochemistry from Wellesley College and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.