Natalie Ramello

Natalie Ramello is the Vice President, Chief Compliance & Audit Officer for UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she leads the Office of Institutional Compliance and Audit Services. She oversees a broad portfolio that includes Privacy, Health System Compliance, Research & Academic Compliance, Compliance Program Effectiveness, Controlled Substance & Pharmacy Compliance, and Internal Audit Services, ensuring the integrity of operations across both UT Southwestern and Southwestern Health Resources. Natalie previously served as Vice President and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer for CommunityCare, part of the Ascension Health System, where she directed enterprise compliance, privacy, audit, and risk management programs. She also served as the Regional Compliance, Privacy, and Risk Management Director for the Texas Region of the Providence St. Joseph Health System, responsible for programs across six hospitals, two medical groups, and an ACO in West Texas. Earlier in her career, she was the Director and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Bay Area Medical Center. Her experience extends to several large academic and pediatric health systems in Chicago, including Lurie Children?s Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and Loyola University Medical Center, as well as work with major national law firms. This diverse background gives her a unique perspective on compliance and risk management across both clinical and academic settings. Natalie holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago, along with a Master?s in Social Work and Organizational Leadership. She maintains numerous professional credentials, including: Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP). In addition to her executive leadership, Natalie is an adjunct faculty member at Texas Tech University, where she teaches Health Law and Ethics, sharing her expertise with the next generation of healthcare leaders. With a career dedicated to strengthening organizations through strategic risk management, compliance integrity, and operational excellence, Natalie is recognized for her ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable strategies that empower leadership and protect institutional mission.