Knowledge, Experience, and Passion
We are experienced professionals who have joined forces to provide our clients with exceptional consulting services. Together, our knowledge of business, people, and processes has led to client success and growth. Our partnership was formed from a shared passion of helping businesses and organizations achieve their goals through strategic planning and implementation. What sets us apart is that we are a woman and minority owned consulting firm, and we pride ourselves on providing unique perspectives and insights to our clients. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented groups, we are committed to helping our clients overcome obstacles and thrive in today's competitive landscape. SVCF brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, and we are excited to work with you to achieve your vision for success.
At StellaVersed™ Consulting Firm, we believe that integrity, professionalism, and client satisfaction are paramount. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of practical experiences for organizational improvement, and we take pride in our ability to deliver stellar consulting services that make a meaningful impact on their businesses.
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Founders
Pamela A. McAfee Ed.D, MPA, OTR, CDE®
Pamela A. McAfee has been a healthcare leader for over 25 years and worked within healthcare organizations and systems in eight states across the U.S. She has a clinical degree - BS in Occupational Therapy; a Masters' in Public Administration; and an Ed.D in Interdisciplinary Leadership. She has led healthcare rehabilitation and acute/medical surgical departments in profit and non-profit organizations, and multi-site services and programs, with oversight of 300+ FTEs. As a leader, she has directed and guided departments with 10 to 28 cost centers that have fiduciary responsibilities (expenses and revenue) for more than $30M depending upon the organization and planned business growth or reduction of a service. She has also achieved certifications in small business development and recently has become a certified diversity executive (CDE®).
Janel Paulk, MBA, PMP, CSM, CPHIMS
Janel Paulk is an experienced healthcare IT executive with over 20 years of leading digital transformation in hospitals, healthcare systems, academic physician practices and specialty health clinics as well as leading healthcare interoperability and integrated information systems implementations. She has expertise in Agile software development and release management and has led integration efforts utilizing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and HL7 (Health Level 7) integration platforms. She excels at portfolio and program management as well as aligning strategic organizational goals with digital IT initiatives. She is recognized in building positive stakeholder relationships by establishing trust, setting expectations, listening to concerns, and taking action to deliver results. She is an effective leader, team builder, and problem solver.
A Culture Based on Intentional Collaboration
We answer client needs with our extensive network of resources and tools. This empowers SVCF clients to collaborate with us as essential partners in the intentional practices of transparency, reliability and learning that results in stellar outcomes for our clients.
We are committed to discovering opportunities where challenges are by building lasting relationships with our clients and working closely with them to understand their needs, challenges, and goals.
- We guide companies through pivots when unexpected changes require a different focus.
- We take a collaborative approach to our work, engaging with our clients throughout the consulting process to ensure that we are delivering solutions that meet their specific needs and achieve measurable results.
In The Media
Awards and Mentions
California Association of Healthcare Leaders Outstanding Mentor Award
Where You’ll Find Us
Dr. Janel Paulk will present the following academic works at the conference:
Research Paper: "Implementation of Federally Mandated Technology: A Successful Case Study" Co-authored with Lars Mathiassen, Ph.D.
Research Paper: "Proactive Succession Planning for Nonprofit Leadership Transitions: A Critically Appraised Topic" Co-authored with Drs. Fanny Lawren, Sudhir Mehta, and Nicole Pirone.
Workshop: "The Impact of AI on Healthcare Operational Efficiency: Ethical Considerations in Revenue Cycle and Supply Chain Management" Co-presented with Drs. Michelle Dutton and Luwanda Jones.
Workshop: "The DBA Experience" Co-presented with Drs. Shelly Disser and Louis Grabowski.