Duke Orthopaedics is pleased to welcome Amy Seaver Leale as the new Data and Business Analytics Project Director. She will play a key role in advancing the department’s data strategy and supporting the COORDS program—the Collaborative Orthopaedic Outcomes Research and Data Sharing initiative. COORDS aims to improve musculoskeletal care through data-driven insights, and Amy will oversee its reporting operations, helping to guide its future direction.
Amy brings over two decades of experience in healthcare data systems, beginning her journey with Epic applications at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle in 2002. Since joining Duke, she has worked extensively with Maestro Care and transitioned into data and reporting in 2016. Her deep understanding of Epic’s backend systems allows her to bridge the gap between data availability and actionable insights.
“The limitation isn’t the data,” Amy shares, “it’s finding the right Epic tools. I’m looking forward to closing that gap and pushing forward to provide data that can inform and assist with insights for clinical care.”
We asked Amy to share more about herself:
Q: What brings you joy?
A: Outside of work, my husband and I are busy raising our teenage daughters, Sabrina and Samantha—always an adventure! Music is a significant part of my life; I’m a classically trained pianist and love a broad range of musical genres. I also enjoy all things creative, including art, cooking/baking, and gardening.
Q: What excites you about this role at Duke?
A: I’m excited to help unlock the potential of our data systems to support clinical care and research. With my background in Epic and analytics, I see opportunities to make data more accessible and impactful across the department.
Q: What is your hometown?
A: I grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, and have lived in several places, including Washington, DC, Seattle, and now Raleigh. My hometown is where your heart and experiences are. I always encourage young people to explore the world and cross divides they may not otherwise experience.