About Me - Drae

Welcome, I'm Drae, the founder of Draegan Consulting and the Draegan Network– a space created for health IT professionals to share, collaborate and learn from one another as we navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare and technology.

Over the past 25 years, I've worked across Canada and the United States in roles that span clinical operations, informatics, and digital transformation. For the last 19 years, my work has focused on health IT–bringing together clinical workflows, technical design, and change leadership to support better care delivery. I've worked in both public and private health systems, across single-payer and multi-payer models, and have led initiatives in organizations of all sizes.

Like many in this field, I didn't set out to work in health IT. My career took shape through a mix of opportunity, curiosity, and the growing presence of technology in every corner of our lives. I still call a friend when I get a confusing pop-up or my screen goes black–but somewhere along the way, I became the person who could confidently talk about SQL queries, HL7 standards, and blockchain in healthcare. And I've never looked back.

Healthcare systems around the world are under pressure. Some regions face limited access to care and few resources for prevention. Others are spending more than ever, yet still struggle to improve outcomes. We can't keep doing things the same way. We need smarter systems, stronger collaboration, and technology that reduces the burden on care teams while improving the experiences for patients. When used with intention, technology can help us make that shift.

The Draegan Network was built to support that vision. It's a place for professionals across clinical, technical, administrative, and project roles to connect, share what works, and shape the future of health IT–together.

When I'm not working, you'll likely find me outdoors with my dog, Samantha Bonnie, or off on a new adventure. I'm still working on the whole work-life balance thing, but I believe in showing up fully–at work, at home, and in the communities that matter most.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll stay a while, explore the content, and maybe even join the Draegan Network to share a few ideas of your own.

“Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.”
― John Wooden