Dr. Kathy Spangler is the Senior Director of Health Mission Systems for Maximus Federal Services. Since joining Maximus, she has been instrumental in advancing the company’s strategic vision and program execution across the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other federal health partners.
With more than 28 years of distinguished military service as an Army Nurse leader, Dr. Spangler brings deep expertise in health system transformation, strategic planning, operational excellence, and mission readiness. Her work focuses on shaping technology-enabled solutions that enhance access to care, strengthen resilience, and deliver better health outcomes for service members, Veterans, and their families.
Dr. Spangler has experience within military medical settings, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS). She has held key leadership positions, including Senior Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and Director of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center. Her diverse assignments span command, nursing leadership, and health education roles across the United States and abroad.
She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Bellarmine University, a master’s degree in health services leadership and management from the University of Maryland, and a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.
