Avant Healthcare Professionals Names Ada DeGuzman Vice President of Finance and Accounting
December 06, 2022
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, announced the appointment of Ada DeGuzman to vice president of finance and accounting.
DeGuzman brings more than 20 years of experience leading extensive finance and accounting teams through organic and acquisition growth and has a proven track record in operational excellence and sustaining profitability. She is particularly known for her financial expertise in process, controls, systems, and organizational structure – skills she has honed working in healthcare staffing and in large, publicly traded companies in other industries. DeGuzman holds a Master of Business Administration from North Park University and Bachelor of Finance and Economics degree from the University of Texas at El Paso.
“Joining the Avant Healthcare Professionals team is so much more than finding the right job,” said DeGuzman. “I have found a company that aligns with who I am. Avant values my technical and managerial expertise, while giving me the opportunity to thrive in a business with an amazing mission and a culture that aligns with my values.”
“We are honored to have Ada join our executive leadership team,” added Marisa Zaharoff, president, Avant Healthcare Professionals. “She brings over two decades of experience to our fast-growing business and will be a true asset as we continue our growth journey.”
About Avant Healthcare Professionals
Need nurses? Avant Healthcare Professionals is the premier staffing specialist for internationally educated registered nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Avant has placed thousands of international healthcare professionals across U.S. facilities to help improve the continuity of their care, fill hard-to-find specialties, and increase patient satisfaction, revenue and HCAHPS scores. Avant is a Joint Commission accredited staffing agency and founding member of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR). Avant Healthcare Professionals is a member of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.