The Danville Area Community College proudly announces that Professor Marcie Wright, has been named a Faculty Fellow by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education This prestigious national honor recognizes her outstanding leadership and continued commitment to advancing Health Information Management education. Wright, a proud DACC graduate, has been a champion for students in the field for nearly 20 years. Her recognition is a testament to her dedication to excellence in teaching and her efforts to strengthen workforce readiness in the healthcare data and information sector. Wright’s journey into health information began at DACC in 2001, when she enrolled in the Medical Office program as a stay-at-home mom with no prior computer skills. Encouraged by faculty member Carolyn Jensen and inspired by a friend in the field, Wright was among the first students to enroll in DACC’s newly launched HIT program.
In her final semester, Wright was hired by VA Illiana Healthcare to work in a regional coding pool that served facilities across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. After earning additional certification as a Certified Coding Specialist, she returned to DACC to teach part-time while maintaining a leadership role at the VA. She later chaired the ICD-10 Implementation Committee at the VA, leading the organization through a major data systems transition.
Despite multiple professional opportunities, Wright has remained committed to DACC and its mission. “I know all the program graduates, from day one,” she said. “I’ve either sat beside them as a student or taught them. I’m invested in the success of this program and its graduates.” DACC congratulates Professor Wright on this well-deserved recognition from. Her leadership, innovation, and student-first approach continue to elevate the college and the health information profession.
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