Please join us in welcoming Kristen Herman as Development & Construction Insight (DCI) newest Project Executive!

Please welcome Kristen Herman , Project Executive!

Kristen Herman is a seasoned construction executive with over 25 years of experience leading complex capital projects within healthcare systems across multiple states. As a Project Executive at DCI, Kristen brings deep expertise in healthcare planning, design, and construction execution, along with a proven ability to align project delivery with organizational goals and stakeholder priorities.

Kristen has held leadership positions at some of the nation’s largest health systems, including Ascension Health, MedStar Health, and Kaiser Mid-Atlantic. Most recently, she served as Regional Director of Planning, Design, and Construction for Ascension Health, where she led teams across growth markets and managed capital projects totaling more than $500 million Her strengths include team development, strategic capital planning, multi-site execution, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.

With experience spanning new hospital campuses, healthcare redevelopments, and large-scale renovations, Kristen has consistently demonstrated her ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with rigorous healthcare and regulatory standards. She is a Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) and an active contributor to disaster response initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and system-wide project standardization.

Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus (expected 2025) and an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management from Montgomery College. She has also completed a year-long Leadership Development Program at MedStar Health.

Based in Maryland, Kristen is known for her collaborative leadership style, commitment to quality, and passion for creating healthcare environments that serve both patients and care teams.