
Amber Maraccini
Behavioral Therapist

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About me
Human Experience Strategist | Trust Builder | Healthcare and Life Sciences
Education

University of Nevada, Reno
-Master of Arts (MA) Psychology (Behavior Analysis) Magna Cum LaudeMaster's Thesis: Assessing the Differential Effects of Group and Individually-Determined Motivative Augmentals on Cooperative Responding

California State University, Fresno
-Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology (Emphasis in Behavior Analysis) Summa Cum LaudeUndergraduate Honor's Thesis: Programming for Generalization of Perspective-Taking Abilities using Deictic Relational Responding in Children with Autism

University of Nevada, Reno
-Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Psychology (Organizational Behavior Management) Magna Cum LaudeDissertation: Examining the Impact of an Interprofessional Education Training Package on Communication during Handoff Performance in Medical and Nursing Students: A Behavior Analytic Approach to Assessment and Intervention
Experience

Central California Autism Center
Feb 2011 - May 2011Behavioral TherapistSupervisor: Amanda Adams, Ph.D.

University of Nevada, Reno
Aug 2011 - Aug 2016Served as course instructor within the department of psychology for the Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PSY 450) undergraduate course. Worked as the primary advisor for the department of psychology. This position involved serving over 800 psychology major undergraduate students with academic advisement questions and issues ranging from course enrollment to academic probation. Supervisor: Victoria Follette, Ph.D.; Kristin Van Gorder, M.A. Responsible for involvement in and the coordination of the UNR Behavior Analysis program's annual interview weekend. Supervisor: Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D. I was one of 5 lead instructors for a self-paced Psychology 101 program under the direction of Dr. Ramona Houmanfar. While in this position, I was also responsible for coordinating the work schedules of 20-25 undergraduate proctors as the Learning Lab Coordinator.Supervisor: Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D.
University Instructor
Jan 2011 - Aug 2016Academic Advisor
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014Student Admissions Representative
Nov 2012 - Feb 2014Teaching Assistant
Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

Nursing Education Department, Renown Health
Jan 2012 - May 2012Performance Systems ConsultantCompleted an assessment and evaluation of the New and Transfer Employee Nursing Orientation Program coordinated by the Renown Health Nursing Education and Research department. During this process, both myself and a college developed a customized assessment and feedback process for the orientation consumers (the new and transfer nurses). All data collected was then presented to the director of the Nursing Education and Research department. Supervisor: Jen Richards, MSN, RN,

Microsoft
Apr 2012 - Apr 2012Assistant Seminar CoordinatorAided with content development and compilation for a day long seminar training on Positive Leadership practices within the workplace. This seminar was presented by Dr. Ramona Houmanfar to the leadership team at the local branch of Microsoft.Supervisor: Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D.

Office of Medical Education
Oct 2012 - Aug 2016Worked closely with UNSOM leadership and administrative faculty on multiple projects including the: 1) development of a leadership assessment and evaluation tool, 2) measurement of implicit biases amongst medical students, 3) design and implementation of an interprofessional communication and coordination curriculum, 4) completion of an organizational self-study, and 5) generation of organizational process maps. Supervisor: Melissa Piasecki, M.D., Timothy Baker, M.D., Gwen Shonkwiler, Ph.D. Show less
Performance Systems Consultant
Jul 2014 - Aug 2016Assistant Assessment Coordinator, NIH COBRE Grant
Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

Organizational Development Department, Renown Health
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014Performance Systems ConsultantWorked directly with the Organizational Development department to outline and generate a process map for the New Leader Onboarding training process. Supervisor: Callie Caddell (Organizational Development Specialist)

Renown Health
Sept 2016 - Oct 2021Launched a system-wide service training program, entitled We C.A.R.E., which was developed by 14 employee and community-led focus groups; taught by 64 managers, directors, and Vice Presidents who served as Master Trainers; and completed by 6,500 employees in a 6-month time period. Introduced an iPad-based rounding program to assist with nurse and leader rounding for both patient and staff rounds. Initiated a partnership with a physician communication training program to support the development of relationship-centered communication with employed providers. Show less
Director of Patient Financial Services
Jun 2020 - Oct 2021Director Service Excellence
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020Interim Director of Service Excellence
Sept 2017 - Apr 2018Director of Strategic Programs
Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Dec 2016 - Dec 2021Clinical Assistant ProfessorServed as a community liaison/advisor for research, student training, and faculty development focused on interprofessional education. Topics include: TeamSTEPPS, I-PASS, interprofessional communication, and interprofessional simulation research.

American Association for Physician Leadership®
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018Associate EditorWorked with the Editor and the inaugural editorial board to develop and implement a peer-driven article submission, assignment, and review process. Facilitated ongoing management of each PLJ article submission and review, which involved ongoing interaction with all authors and editorial board members.

Medallia
Oct 2021 - nowI work closely with healthcare organizations to enhance healthcare experiences through Medallia's cutting-edge experience management platform. In this role, I provide strategic guidance to C-suite executives, helping them navigate industry trends, implement best practices, and drive innovation. My focus is on developing and executing go-to-market strategies, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring our clients achieve measurable outcomes. I’m passionate about advancing healthcare experience management and contributing to thought leadership in the industry. Show less
VP, Industry Executive Advisor for Healthcare
Aug 2024 - nowPrincipal, Healthcare Advisor
Oct 2021 - Aug 2024
Licenses & Certifications

Certificate in Patient Experience Leadership
The Beryl InstituteFeb 2019- View certificate
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CXPA Professional Member
Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)Dec 2021 
TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer
Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityJun 2014- View certificate

Medallia Customer Experience Professional Certification
MedalliaFeb 2022 - View certificate

Certified Patient Experience Professional
Patient Experience InstituteApr 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Amber MaracciniWoman of Achievement Renown Health Feb 2020
- Awarded to Amber Maraccini20 Under 40 Finalist Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network Sep 2017
- Awarded to Amber MaracciniRussel J. and Dorothy S. Bilinski Fellowship Bilinski Educational Foundation Aug 2015 Funds provided by the Bilinski Educational Foundation are to provide doctoral fellowships in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno to students prepared to complete their doctoral dissertations within the upcoming school year. The application process is extremely competitive as awards are granted to only few students within the university each year.
- Awarded to Amber MaracciniDepartment of Psychology’s Outstanding Undergraduate Student College of Math and Science, CSU Fresno May 2011
- Awarded to Amber MaracciniDepartment of Psychology Honors Program Department of Psychology, CSU Fresno Aug 2010 Selected as a member of this eleven-student class, culminating in a yearlong independent research project that incorporates all aspects of the research process including presentation of research at a professional conference.
Volunteer Experience
Solutions Advisory Board Member
Issued by The Beryl Institute on Sept 2024
Associated with Amber MaracciniBoard Member
Issued by Nevada Women's Fund on Jan 2021
Associated with Amber MaracciniReviewer
Issued by Patient Experience Journal on Dec 2018
Associated with Amber MaracciniBoard Member
Issued by University of Nevada, Reno on Jan 2020
Associated with Amber MaracciniCoach
Issued by Girls On The Run-Sierras on Sept 2019
Associated with Amber MaracciniAd Hoc Reviewer
Issued by Journal of Organizational Behavior Managment on Jan 2015
Associated with Amber Maraccini
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