Mary Akella is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and

a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management. As the founder and Chief Transformation

Officer of Harmony Consulting Solutions, she empowers organizations to achieve operational

excellence.

With extensive experience across operations roles at GE Healthcare, Mary led transformative

process improvement initiatives that drove efficiency and quality. At Mount Sinai Morningside,

she spearheaded a strategic planning initiative that strengthened organizational alignment and

accelerated Lean adoption across teams. By working with leaders and teams alike, Mary

cultivates a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational harmony that helps

organizations achieve their strategic goals.