Episode 104: Vision + Values with Mark Taylor
In this episode of Something Extra, Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Mark Taylor, shares his love for literature,...
Insights Contributor Updated on February 17, 2026

CIO of Washington University School of Medicine, Maria Russo, shares the power behind finding your voice as a leader on the latest episode of Something Extra.
Bio: Maria Russo started her role as chief information officer at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on May 1. She oversees information technology (IT) strategy, management and delivery for the School of Medicine and serves as assistant vice chancellor and deputy university chief information officer.
Before coming to the University, Russo was the executive director for Systems Integration with Kaiser Permanente. She has 20 years of experience in the health-care industry, most spent with large health systems.
Maria's Something Extra: Focus on customer service; Connecting at an executive level; Finding your own voice as a leader
Credits:
- Lisa Nichols, Host
- Scott Crosby, Executive Producer
- Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer
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