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Laura Prietula

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Senior Advisor to the CIO and PDAS at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Dr. Laura Prietula is a technology executive at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs focused on digital transformation and electronic health record modernization. She is also the CEO of Seldon Advisory Services, offering executive coaching backed by a Doctorate from Vanderbilt University and a PCC certification. Colleagues have noted her loving and laid-back attitude.

Laura is a proud breast cancer survivor who values gratitude, resilience, and deep personal connections. Born and raised in Mexico City, she is passionate about her heritage and supporting women through communities she calls her "tribe." She is a vocal advocate for STEM education and empowering the next generation of leaders.

She recently celebrated being five years cancer-free, a personal milestone she uses to inspire resilience and gratitude in others.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor to the CIO and PDAS
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

EHR Modernization
As Deputy CIO at the VA, she is a key leader in the technical implementation and modernization of the electronic health record system for U.S. veterans.
Women in Tech
A core passion mentioned in her professional headline, she is a panelist at women's CIO events and speaks on empowering women in STEM fields.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Senior Advisor to the CIO and PDAS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
8-2022 - 2-2026
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office-EHRM IO
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
12-2021 - 8-2022
Deputy Chief Information Officer (Acting) for the Electronic Health Record Modernization - DCIO EHRM
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
5-2021 - 12-2021
Executive Director
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
12-2018 - 5-2021
Deputy Director
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
In the press

Media appearances

Laura Prietula, Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review – Digital Health & Health IT Podcast
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Dr. Laura Prietula, Ed.D. - VA EHR Modernization. Featured in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (digital.va.gov)
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Education
1-2024 - 8-2024
Evidence Based Coaching
Fielding Graduate University
2020 - 2022
Doctor of Education - EdD
Vanderbilt University
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