Afsheen Islam, MHA
Senior Practice Transformation Consultant
San Diego, CA
EXPERTISE
data analytics
quality improvement
patient experience
diversity, equity, & inclusion
project management
With over a decade of experience in healthcare management and quality improvement, Afsheen has demonstrated his commitment to advancing patient-centered care. As a Senior Practice Transformation Consultant at Elevation Health Partners, Afsheen leverages his expertise to drive meaningful change in data-driven strategies, patient satisfaction and health equity.
Throughout his career, Afsheen has cultivated a reputation for excellence by implementing evidence-based care initiatives and facilitating collaborative relationships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), physicians, and other healthcare providers. His proven track record includes spearheading quality improvement interventions, empanelment strategies, and fostering cultures where clients trust their data.
Afsheen's role extends beyond traditional consultancy; he serves as a subject matter expert, providing mentorship and oversight to consultants within the firm. His leadership is characterized by building confidence through rapport, actively engaging with project teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of practice-level changes.
Drawing on his extensive experience in lean/process improvement, data analysis, and change management, Afsheen excels in identifying barriers and developing innovative solutions to address them. He has a strong background in developing data design infrastructure, having led initiatives to implement robust data collection systems, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms. Afsheen's expertise in analyzing complex data sets allows him to generate actionable insights and develop targeted strategies to close performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
Afsheen holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego. Committed to lifelong learning, he continuously enhances his skills through professional development programs, including project management, data analytics, and career coaching.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Afsheen enjoys working out, spending time in nature, expanding his AirBNB business and traveling with his wife.