Sherri Miller, SASM
Sherri Miller, SASM, is the Manager of Informatics Education at Stanford Health Care, where she leads a team of 11 direct reports across multiple areas. In her current role, she focuses on clinician-facing education, rounding in clinics, training staff on EHR workflows including Epic and NextGen, and partnering with operations and analyst teams to ensure technology supports clinical work efficiently. Known for her hands-on approach, Sherri emphasizes compassion, humility, and continuous learning as central to her leadership philosophy.
With a career spanning over 25 years in healthcare, Sherri’s journey began as a medical assistant after working at a child abuse prevention agency and included multiple clinical roles at Planned Parenthood. She later transitioned into office management and clinical IT coordination at Valley Care, now part of Stanford Health Care, which paved the way for her work in informatics education and project management. Her professional path reflects a blend of frontline clinical experience and technological expertise, allowing her to bridge the gap between healthcare teams and digital systems effectively.
Sherri is a certified Scrum professional and an active member of Stanford HealthCare’s Black Employee Resource Group, where she serves as co-chair. She values adaptability, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change, which she encourages in the next generation of healthcare professionals. Recognized for her contributions to both clinical education and organizational initiatives, Sherri remains committed to creating meaningful, practical solutions that enhance patient care and staff engagement.
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
• 10-Year Service Milestone Award
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership Recognition
• Black Women's Health
• Black Employee ERG at Stanford HealthCare
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering healthcare and informatics is to embrace innovation and be willing to adapt. These fields are constantly evolving, and with rapid advancements—including the growing role of AI—continuous learning isn’t optional; it’s essential. Stay curious, seek opportunities to expand your skills, and remain flexible in the face of change. The ability to evolve and innovate will always be one of your greatest strengths.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is balancing and prioritizing competing demands, especially as projects accelerate and expectations constantly shift. Leading multiple initiatives while managing teams requires making real-time decisions in fast-moving environments. At the same time, the ongoing introduction of new technologies—including AI—presents both exciting opportunities and uncertainty. I’ve learned that maintaining flexibility alongside structure, and approaching change with curiosity rather than resistance, helps reduce overwhelm for both leaders and teams. In a field that never stands still, staying adaptable while keeping people supported, focused, and grounded is essential to moving work forward with clarity and purpose.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Compassion and humility have always guided how I show up, both professionally and personally. I strive to model these values for my two daughters and my son, so they can see what’s possible when you stay grounded, work hard, and lead with purpose. I also hope to inspire other women—especially women of color—to know that success doesn’t have to follow a traditional four-year college path. Beyond my formal roles, community and representation are deeply important to me. I’m actively involved with organizations like Black Women’s Health and have served as a co-chair for an employee resource group at Stanford. Being recognized with a 10-year milestone award and honors for ERG leadership has been especially meaningful—not as a measure of tenure, but as a reflection of impact, advocacy, and the people I’ve been proud to stand alongside.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA 94581