Ann O’Grady

Ann O’Grady is the chief clinical officer for New Directions Behavioral Health. In this role, Ann is responsible for the clinical, member services and network operations departments. Ann has two decades of experience in behavioral health leadership working with healthplan and employers, where her focus has been in the areas of clinical innovation, member engagement and provider delivery system solutions.   Current projects include access to care initiatives, case management services, and provider performance initiatives. Prior to joining New Directions, Ann worked for Optum and Beacon Health Options in clinical leadership roles.  Ann holds a master’s degree in social work (EAP concentration) from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University. She is a licensed clinical social worker and has Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean certifications.