Megan O’Connor

In this role, she provides leadership and strategic oversight for all administrative functions within the healthcare system, directly supervising two Associate Directors as well as the offices of EEO, Integrity and Compliance, Research Compliance, and Fiscal. She also serves as the designated Executive Sponsor for Human Resources (HR), guiding strategic direction and fostering collaboration between VA Palo Alto health care leadership and HR. Ms. O'Connor brings deep expertise in both clinical and administrative services, having previously served as Associate Director, Director for Clinical Support, Assistant Chief of Ambulatory Care Service, and as a physical therapist at VA Palo Alto health care.

She is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute’s Leadership for a Democratic Society (FEI-LDS) Program, the Partnership for Public Service Excellence in Government Fellowship Program, and Leadership Development Institute (LDI). She serves as a mentor to staff who are also seeking professional growth in programs such as the Emerging Leadership Development Program, LDI, and health care system fellows.

Ms. O’Connor obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies in 2001, and a master’s degree in physical therapy in 2003 from Boston University.