Murielle S. Beene, DNP, MBA, MPH, MF, RN-NI, FAAN, has built a career defined by innovation in health informatics and nursing leadership, where her ability to unite clinical insight with technology has transformed the way health care organizations approach patient care. As senior vice president and chief health informatics officer at Trinity Health in Livonia, Michigan, she leads initiatives that shape digital health strategy and drive clinical redesign. Her work has consistently advanced the integration of information systems to solve complex challenges, ensuring that both caregivers and patients benefit from meaningful technological progress.
Dr. Beene’s educational foundation has been central to this impact. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, providing her with advanced clinical and leadership expertise essential to her executive roles. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Walden University, which equipped her with strategic management skills, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which deepened her understanding of population health. In addition, she completed a master’s degree in nursing informatics at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, which established the groundwork for her specialization in health information systems, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the Catholic University of America.
Recognition Dr. Beene’s work has included an award from the National Library of Medicine, which honored her contributions to health informatics. However, she measures success not only in accolades but in her ability to improve systems of care. She is particularly proud of advocating for technology vendors to deliver solutions that enhance patient outcomes, with an emphasis on expanding virtual care. These efforts became especially vital during times of global crisis, when accessible health care was most urgently needed.
At Trinity Health, Dr. Beene co-developed a nursing transformation care delivery model in collaboration with Dr. Gay Landstrom. This innovative approach responds to workforce pressures by leveraging technology to support nurses while preserving the human focus essential to the profession. The model has been recognized for setting a new standard of balance between advanced tools and the personal dimension of care, reinforcing Ms. Beene’s reputation as a leader who designs solutions with both strategy and empathy.
Before assuming her present responsibilities, Dr. Beene held leadership roles that prepared her to influence health care on a national scale. As chief nursing informatics officer at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, she helped define the mission and structure of the health informatics team under the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Nebeker. Her work in that role brought critical improvements to the care of veterans, a responsibility she considered among the most meaningful of her career. She later transitioned to Trinity Health as vice president and chief nursing informatics officer, where she focused on refining clinical workflows and optimizing electronic health records.
Dr. Beene’s contributions extend beyond her professional duties. She serves as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and sits on the board of directors for the American Telehealth Association as well as the research board for Truvetta. These positions allow her to influence the future of telehealth and data-driven health care solutions, advancing innovation on both national and global levels.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Beene is active in civic engagement through volunteer work with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also finds balance in personal pursuits such as hiking and traveling, which provide renewal and perspective. She remains committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders in health informatics while continuing to guide innovation that benefits clinicians and patients alike. She hopes to be remembered not solely for her role as a woman in leadership but for the meaningful impact she made on the advancement of health care.