Lee A. Tafoya is a seasoned healthcare and business development leader known for his cross-disciplinary expertise in clinical research, nursing, and growth strategy. With academic roots in Nursing (The George Washington University) and Psychology (University of Colorado Denver), Lee merges clinical precision with a deep understanding of human behavior to deliver high-impact results across complex healthcare landscapes.

In his current role as a Business Development Executive at Midwest Innovation Laboratory, Lee spearheads strategic partnerships with private practices and large healthcare systems, driving revenue and client satisfaction. His work focuses on identifying market gaps, implementing service recovery solutions, and engineering client acquisition pipelines through detailed root cause analysis and data-driven logistics planning.

Lee’s career began in bedside nursing but quickly evolved into clinical research leadership, where he established himself as a subject matter expert in immunology. At Dendreon, he executed cancer immunotherapy trials with a flawless 100% success rate in stem cell apheresis. His broad clinical background includes pulmonology, nephrology, hematology, and rare immune disorders—where he has both coordinated complex trials and provided hands-on patient care.

In executive roles, such as Clinical Director at Advance Home Health and Hospice, Lee demonstrated a keen ability to lead operational turnarounds—lowering rehospitalization rates, improving care quality, and streamlining internal processes. He thrives in environments that require both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution.

A passionate humanitarian, Lee has volunteered with International Medical Relief, delivering care to underserved and displaced populations. He’s recognized for his cultural sensitivity, calm under pressure, and commitment to ethical, patient-centered care. His growth-oriented mindset and values-driven leadership make him an indispensable force in both clinical and commercial spheres.