Laika Steiger, MBA, FACHE has over 17 years of healthcare operations experience and has proven expertise in managing large diverse teams and multi-million-dollar projects. She has led healthcare system implementations, large-scale training initiatives and multi-phase construction projects.

In her current role as the Associate Dean for Clinical Practice Operations and the Executive Director of the Emory Nursing Learning Center, Laika leads several areas for the School of Nursing including the Office of Clinical Affairs, Emory Nursing Experience, the Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC), the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Center (WOCNEC), and the Simulation Program at the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC). As the lead, Laika manages the strategic planning process, sets performance metrics and ensures financial stewardship; aligning all activities to meet the needs of the NHWSN programs. She also works collaboratively within the school and university to foster an environment of academic excellence, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Previously, Laika led the training team at WellStar Health System as it's Assistant Vice President of Organizational Learning Operations. In that role, Laika led the system's programs in Clinical Learning, Leadership Development, Technology Training, Continuing Medical Education, Patient Education and Library Services for over 20,000 team members and 2,000 physicians.

Laika has a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Leadership, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.