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Lanette Schwarz MBA
Business Program Manager
- Community Epidemiology & Program Evaluation
- Department of Community & Behavioral Health
Lanette Schwarz serves as the Business Program Manager for the Community Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Group (CEPEG). In this role, she partners closely with leadership to advance strategic priorities and manages financial and business operations. Lanette brings more than 20 years of experience in academic healthcare, with expertise in financial management, human resources, and research administration. Prior to joining CEPEG, she held leadership roles at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and National Jewish Health, where she supported complex clinical and research programs.
Areas of Expertise
- Supporting departmental operations, including budgeting, operational planning, procurement, and strategic initiatives.
- Managing financial performance across grants, contracts, and clinical revenue through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Overseeing human resources functions, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
- Supporting research administration through post-award management, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- MBA, Business Administration, University of Colorado Denver
- BS, Human Resources and Family Science, University of Nebraska Lincoln