Ashley R. Telisky, DO, MBA, is a physician leader in a medical and hospital setting within the New York region, specializing in emergency medicine, system integration, and operational excellence. She currently serves as Vice Chair of System Integration and Transfer Center Medical Director for Albany Med Health System, where she was promoted internally in recognition of her leadership and impact. Dr. Telisky completed her emergency medicine residency at Albany Medical College and holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University, along with an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University. Her career reflects deep involvement in governance, analytics oversight, compliance, throughput, utilization management, and physician informatics. A published researcher and frequent presenter, she has contributed extensively to studies on interhospital transfers, COVID-19 outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives. Dr. Telisky is committed to mentoring others, advancing healthcare systems, and creating meaningful change by making an impact one individual at a time.