About Ascend Healthcare Advisory
Ascend Healthcare Advisory is a veteran-owned healthcare consulting firm focused on helping healthcare organizations strengthen operations, improve administrative performance, and navigate digital health transformation.
Ascend Healthcare Advisory supports healthcare organizations through strategic advisory, operational assessments, and implementation support designed to improve efficiency, enhance administrative performance, and strengthen organizational outcomes.
Experience Snapshot
Experience supporting large, complex healthcare systems
Leadership background in federal healthcare operations
Proven focus on operational efficiency and administrative performance
Experience supporting multi-site and enterprise-level initiatives
Meet the Founder
Ascend Healthcare Advisory was founded by Dr. Kmitra Lovely, a U.S. Army Veteran and healthcare administration leader with more than 26 years of federal government service, including over 15 years in healthcare operations supporting complex healthcare systems.
She has led initiatives focused on operational efficiency, administrative leadership, and performance improvement within large healthcare environments. Her experience includes supporting organizational operations, improving administrative systems, and advancing healthcare performance across diverse settings.
Ascend Healthcare Advisory is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business.

