Sightline operates under a multi-tier governance model that streamlines decision-making, aligns with Johns Hopkins’ strategic goals, and drives the program’s success. This structure ensures consistent guidance, seamless coordination, and robust accountability across all aspects of the program.
Executive Leadership
Strategic direction comes from Sightline’s executive sponsors:
 | Laurent Heller Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, Johns Hopkins University |
 | Kevin Sowers President, Johns Hopkins Health System Executive Vice President, Johns Hopkins Medicine |
 | Rich Mendola Vice President and Chief Information Officer |
These executive leaders are supported by the Sightline Steering Committee, which includes senior executives from both Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. The committee provides program-wide guidance, confirms alignment with business goals, and reviews joint decisions.
The Health System and University each have a Business Modernization Committee (BMC) that provides decision-making guidance with an entity-specific lens. JHU’s School of Medicine (SOM) also has a BMC focused on its unique operations and broad stakeholders. These committees review decisions, offer feedback to support resolution ahead of executive decision-making, and ensure local priorities are reflected. Joint decisions are reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee.
Advisory Groups
To incorporate a wide range of perspectives, leaders also seek guidance from several specialized advisory groups — Communications and Engagement, Faculty, Nursing, Risk Management, and Training. These groups offer targeted insights that help Sightline teams design solutions that meet the diverse needs of the Hopkins community.
Program Leadership
Day-to-day progress is led by program leaders, who manage delivery and guide the pathway forward. Input is also gathered through functional, cross-functional, and technical workstreams, which contribute perspectives from their respective areas.