Elizabeth Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan
AVP | Architecture Northwell Health

Elizabeth Sullivan has a 20+ year career dedicated to healthcare planning, design, and construction. Elizabeth has extensive experience in a variety of building types, including multi-family residential, medical office buildings, Academic Medical Centers, labs, etc. Strong project management skills with a focus on the development of collaborative relationships to develop cohesive planning and designs, through all phases of construction documents and construction administration that result in successful projects and solutions to real world challenges.  
Elizabeth has a demonstrated ability to complete multiple complex projects through proactive interaction and communication at all levels within an organization. She has extensive management and medical planning experience.  
Additionally, Elizabeth previously worked as the AVP of Architecture at Northwell Health and former Director of Facilities and Real Estate Planning for Montefiore Health System, in NY. She has unique inside experience from the owner’s perspective working as the client and as consultant, with an understanding of the entire project process from start to finish. Elizabeth was the previous Healthcare Practice Leader at NK Architects, and an Associate Principal at Perkins Eastman, both in NYC.  
Elizabeth is an adjunct professor at the NYSID teaching the Business of Healthcare to the Master of Professional Studies Students in Healthcare Design and is guest lectures for other Architectural and Interior Design Schools across the country.  
Elizabeth is also the former Co-Chair of the AIA-NY Design for Health Committee (2018-2023), on the Advisory Board of the NY Chapter of Women in Healthcare (WIH) and on the Advisory Board and various committees for the NYC Chapter of the American Medical Professionals (AMFP), an Associate AIA member, and credentialed as LEED GA and EDAC.

Courses

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Pioneering Women Leadership: Driving Bold Transformations in Healthcare Design & Construction

Tuesday, May 13, 2025  |  2:00-3:00pm EST

Women have historically been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, driving advancements in patient health, safety, and welfare. From Clara Barton improving healthcare processes to Marie Curie pioneering healthcare technology, Florence Nightingale championing infection control, and countless women advancing evidence-based design, women’s leadership has been transformative.  

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring influential women in healthcare design and construction. These trailblazing professionals will share their career journeys, leadership insights, and strategies for overcoming challenges. They will reveal their leadership philosophies, the key lessons they've learned throughout their careers, and their empowering approaches to uplifting others. Whether you’re an established professional or just starting out, this event offers inspiration and practical advice to help you navigate your path to leadership in healthcare design and construction. 

1.0 LU
Live course date: 05/13/2025 | 02:00 PM