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You don’t need another consultant throwing ideas at your team — you need someone who gets in the trenches, brings clarity to the chaos, and drives real, measurable progress. That’s what I do.

As a Fractional CEO, I embed into your leadership team to help your business grow smarter, scale cleaner, and operate with purpose. I bring strategic insight, operational rigor, and executive-level leadership — without the full-time cost or commitment of a traditional hire.

About Summer Lynch, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Summer Lynch Marquis Who's Who 2025
Certified Nurse Executive

I believe every organization has the potential to scale — it just takes the right leadership, structure, and vision to make it happen. For more than 20 years, I’ve been helping organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution, driving growth, building strong teams, and delivering results that last.

As a Fractional CEO, I bring executive-level leadership without the full-time cost, giving companies the structure and accountability they need to thrive. My career spans hospital systems, startups, and high-growth companies — equipping me to step into complex environments, stabilize operations, and unlock new opportunities.

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​Career Highlights & Achievements​

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  • Market Expansion & Scaling: Led the launch of DispatchHealth’s Richmond market, building operations from the ground up and accelerating growth in a competitive healthcare space.

  • Innovative Care Delivery: Partnered with Ohio State University to implement a CMS Hospital-at-Home Waiver program, helping shape new models of care delivery.

  • Team & Program Building: Built and scaled virtual care centers, clinical navigation teams, and innovative care programs, ensuring organizations could meet patient needs at scale.

  • Operational Leadership: Drove organizational design, performance management, and growth strategy for multiple healthcare and startup organizations.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Successfully aligned executive teams, board members, and referral partners to support sustainable expansion.​

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​​​​​​My Approach

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What sets me apart isn’t just what I’ve done — it’s how I lead.

  • Strategic but Practical: I don’t just design strategies; I build the systems and teams to execute them.

  • Cross-Functional Expertise: From operations to HR to leadership coaching, I tie all parts of the business together so leaders can focus on growth.

  • Accountability & Results: I implement dashboards, KPIs, and team structures that keep progress visible and measurable.

  • Adaptable Leadership: Whether stepping into a founder-led startup or a scaling healthcare company, I adapt quickly and lead confidently.

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Beyond the Office

I’m based in Richmond, Virginia and outside of work, I’m a proud spouse and parent to four teenagers — which means I know a thing or two about leadership, negotiation, and keeping teams aligned in real life too.

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Who I Work With

I partner with:

  • Founders who are stuck in the weeds and need a clear path forward

  • Teams struggling with structure, staffing, or operational bottlenecks

  • Businesses preparing for a transition, scale-up, or exit

  • Visionary leaders who need a grounded operator to help make it real​

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If your business has outgrown its current systems — or if you're simply tired of making every decision yourself — that’s the moment we should talk.

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How I Work

My approach is straightforward:

  • I dig in fast

  • I identify what matters most

  • I create a plan and help execute it

  • I bring stability, strategy, and accountability — without the overhead of a full-time hire

This isn’t theory. It’s practical leadership built for real-world growth.

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Why Fractional? Why Now?

You don’t need a full-time CEO — you need the right leadership at the right time. As a fractional executive, I bring high-impact support on a flexible, scalable basis. You get C-level guidance and execution power without a six-figure salary or long-term risk.

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Let's Move Your Business Forward
 

If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading — let’s talk.  I’ll help you clarify your vision, build a plan, and lead your team with confidence.

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