Des Moines University Clinic Welcomes Brianna Riggio
Des Moines, IA (06/22/2026) — Des Moines University Clinic welcomes Brianna Riggio, MSN, RN, as director of clinic operations and strategy. In this role, she will oversee day-to-day clinic operations, support workflow optimization and staff development, and help ensure efficient, compliant and patient-centered care across clinic operations.
"I am thrilled to join Des Moines University Clinic and become part of an organization known for its excellence in health professions education and dedication to serving the community," says Riggio. "I look forward to partnering with our teams to continue the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care while advancing quality, safety, and access for the patients and families we serve."
Prior to joining DMU Clinic, Riggio served as nurse manager for the Colorado State University Health Network, where she directed nursing and clinic operations across four ambulatory care clinics serving more than 300 patients daily. She also served as an administrative fellow with the CSU Health Network and Emergency Department Forensic Nurse Examiner with UCHealth's North Region.
"Throughout her career, Brianna has demonstrated leadership in health care administration, strategic planning, patient experience improvement, accreditation readiness and workforce development," says Angela Smith, MBA, chief clinic administrative officer.
Riggio earned a Master of Science in nursing specializing in administration and leadership from the University of Colorado Anschutz. She holds her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University.
As part of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, DMU Clinic is a community dedicated to improving lives and training tomorrow's health care leaders. Located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, with select services offered in West Des Moines, DMU Clinic provides a range of specialties. Our clinicians are more than just providers - they are researchers, mentors and educators, ensuring patients receive personalized care from dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical science. Learn more at dmuclinic.org or by calling (515) 271-1700.
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