Stephanie Mercado understands the importance of quality healthcare in the US and is passionate about ensuring healthcare professionals have the tools they need to provide quality care for all. Stephanie grew up in small town Illinois, but always found herself attracted to the “big city,” and eventually moved to Chicago to study at Columbia College Chicago. Stephanie now serves as the National Association for Healthcare Quality’s CEO and Executive Director, where she has helped grow the organization by more than 50%, extending the associations reach and ability to fight for consistent quality in healthcare.