Maria Lensing

Maria Lensing is a senior technology and healthcare executive with extensive experience at the intersection of telecommunications, digital innovation, and patient care. She is the global chief information officer and chief technology officer at Sorenson Communications, where she leads the modernization of a global technology ecosystem serving millions across the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. She is responsible for Engineering, Product & Platforms, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Operations, Data, AI Enablement, and Technology Governance. She drives AI-powered innovation, large-scale architectural simplification, customer experience transformation, and the creation of a high-performing, stable, and scalable technology foundation.

During her tenure with AT&T, Lensing has held executive roles focused on delivering advanced network, cloud, and mobility solutions to hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations. She has managed large profit and loss portfolios, national go-to-market strategies, and complex customer partnerships, supporting healthcare enterprises in modernizing infrastructure and improving clinical efficiency.

Lensing’s work emphasizes the application of connectivity and data-driven tools to address challenges such as care coordination, telehealth expansion, and the secure exchange of medical information. She is an active participant in industry forums and media, offering insights on how emerging technologies—including 5G, IoT, cybersecurity, and analytics—can enhance outcomes for patients and providers. Lensing is known for her ability to communicate technical concepts in a way that delivers operational and clinical value to non-technical audiences.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Lensing has contributed op-eds addressing issues affecting patients and families, highlighting gaps in the healthcare system and advocating for technology-enabled, compassionate solutions. Drawing on both professional and personal experience, she discusses the challenges patients face in navigating complex care and supports innovations that prioritize the human experience in healthcare delivery. Her candid commentary underscores her understanding of the real-world impact of policy and technology decisions.

Throughout her career, Lensing has built high-performing teams, mentored emerging leaders, and championed diversity in technical and commercial roles. She is regularly invited to speak at panels, conferences, and customer events, addressing topics such as digital transformation in healthcare, the future of connected care, and leadership in regulated industries. Lensing’s combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and advocacy positions her as a resource for those seeking to understand how large-scale technology platforms can advance a more accessible, patient-centered health system.