Position: Executive Director
In 2012, Lora joined Cumberland Pediatric Foundation as Executive Director. Lora has been in healthcare for 30 years and leads business development for the organization; forging new partnerships, expanding opportunities and serving as a representative for the pediatric community. She oversees all of the Foundation programs, partners, staff and members to ensure financial and operational efficiency and success. Her leadership and experience in providing high quality patient care is helping the Foundation improve patient practice relations and expand member programs and benefits.
A Tennessee native, Lora Harnack cultivated an impressive nursing career before rising into executive positions at McKesson Provider Technologies and then Curo Health Services, where she managed operational, technical and business development success from multiple providers across Tennessee. Lora has a solid track record in creating and implementing value added delivery models for process change, business growth, and information technology management with a passion for exceptional patient care. She is a graduate of University of Tennessee and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration/Informatics