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Portrait of Stacy Knecht

Honor Society® member

Stacy Knecht

Provider Network Manager at Optum Care, Utah 12921 S Vista Station Blvd. #400 Draper, UT 84020

  • University of Utah
  • healthcare administration
  • Class of 2023
  • Sandy, UT

Member since June 2022

About

My name is Stacy Knecht. I started back to college when 3rd child, who is my first daughter was a small baby, 11 years ago. It took me about 9 years to complete my general education requirements while raising a family and tending to the needs of my 4 children. During those years I stayed committed to my family, my education, and the healthcare industry. Neither of my parents graduated from college and most of my extended family did not see the value in my continual goal of receiving my education. I am proud to say I stuck with my education and never gave up on myself. During my college career and now, I have learned that when you keep your eye on the prize, adjustments may have to be made, but the end goal is achievable no matter how long it may take to arrive. Consistently showing up is the key to making things happen.

Education

  • University of Utah

    Master of Healthcare Administration

    2021 – 2023

  • Weber State University

    healthcare administration

    2000 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • summa cum laude

    Graduated from Weber State University with a 4.0 gpa.

  • Departmental Honors

    Graduated from Weber State University with my bachelor's in health administrative services after participating in the departmental honors program which means I had to complete requirements above and beyond other graduates for this honor.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I currently work for a Medicare Advantage payer, Optum. I am especially interested in improving and strategizing for primary care practices. Value-based care has changed PCP offices and the way they treat patients. I see managed care and primary care the way to improve healthcare moving forward.

Graduate school interests

Healthcare administration, focusing on strategy and process improvements.

Outside the classroom

Reading, walking/hiking, backpacking, watching movies, playing the piano, sudoku.

Experience

  • Provider Network Manager

    Optum Care, Utah 12921 S Vista Station Blvd. #400 Draper, UT 84020

    Nov 2021 – Present

  • Clinic Manager

    Granger Medical Clinic Draper, UT 84020

    Feb 2021 – Oct 2021

Volunteering

  • Care Coordination/ Resource Team

    Maliheh Free Clinic

    Jul 2020 – Feb 2021

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced