About Us

Allyson Hall, PhD, MBA

Dr. Allyson Hall is a distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, holding various appointments across the School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, School of Nursing, and School of Medicine. She serves as the program director for graduate programs in healthcare quality and safety while co-directing UAB's Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education.

Dr. Hall's research focuses on healthcare access for vulnerable populations, with a recent emphasis on care transition improvement and Covid-19-related projects. She holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and dual MHA and MBA degrees from the University of Florida.

Angela Loder, PhD

Dr. Angela Loder is the current vice president of research for the International WELL Building Institute and a member of the WELL faculty. In addition to her work at WELL, Dr. Loder is the director of Greening the City, a Denver-based organization focused on issues related to health, nature, and the urban-built environment. She is also an adjunct faculty member of the University of Denver, where she teaches globalization and geography, environmental management, and sustainable transportation at the graduate level.

A core member of the NIH Health in Buildings Roundtable (HiRB), Dr. Loder is leading health and building policy research. She highlighted the three main areas of study in the field (materials and ventilation, daylighting, and access to nature) in “Healthy buildings: why workers are demanding sustainable offices,” which appeared in The Guardian.

Anne Markus, JD, PhD

Dr. Anne Markus is a professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. She earned her JD from the University of Lausanne, her MHS from Johns Hopkins University, and her PhD from George Washington University.

Social justice weaves through Dr. Markus's work. An expert on the financing and organization of healthcare and access to care, she is particularly interested in how the health system addresses—or fails to address —the needs of women, trans and nonbinary persons, minorities, and children, including those of low-income and with special needs.

Dr. Markus’s interdisciplinary training in law, public policy, and health policy, along with 30 years of local, state, federal, and international experience, have allowed her to study maternal and child health services, private and public insurance (Medicaid and CHIP, in particular), community health centers, and health reform in the US and abroad.

Anthony Stanowski, DHA

Dr. Anthony Stanowski was appointed as the president and CEO of CAHME on June 20, 2016. His initial involvement with CAHME was when he graduated from a CAHME-accredited program in 1984; in 2011, he was appointed as a board member.

Dr. Stanowski has extensive leadership experience in healthcare organizations, including the Aramark Corporation, Thompson Reuters, and several academic and community-based health systems. He has served on the boards of health systems and in governance with the American Hospital Association. Notably, he is a frequent presenter at healthcare conferences and the co-author of “We Have A Match: My Journey through America’s Transplant System,” which details the challenges of providing a positive patient experience in the transplant system.

Bill McGinley, MBA

Bill McGinley serves as the president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). He has 35 years of experience as a nursing home administrator, including positions with Greenery Rehabilitation Group, Inc., SALMON Health and Retirement, and New Pond Village.

McGinley earned his MBA from Boston College with a healthcare management specialization. Notably, he’s a Fellow of the America College of Health Care Administrators (FACHCA), a Certified Nursing Home Administrator (CNHA), a Certified Administrator of Sub-Acute Care (CAS), and a Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA).

Billie Madler, DNP

Dr. Billie Madler serves as the associate dean of nursing and a professor of nursing at the University of Mary's Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences. She holds a doctor of nursing practice degree from Minnesota State University and both a master of science in nursing and a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Mary.

Her nursing career began in critical care, including the ICU and flight team, which honed her ability to think critically, act decisively, and show genuine compassion. As a nurse practitioner, she expanded her expertise across various settings such as emergency rooms, urgent care, rural health, and women's health. Her commitment to the profession is further recognized by her fellowship with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Dr. Madler emphasizes the importance of quality curriculum and nurturing relationships in nursing education, striving to translate nursing wisdom to students meaningfully.

Brandee Norris, PhD

Dr. Brandee Norris is a professor and director of healthcare administration programs at Trevecca University, where she also coordinates the MBA and DBA healthcare tracks. With a doctor of philosophy in human services specializing in health care administration from Capella University, a master’s of science in health services administration from Barry University, and a bachelor’s of arts in communication/journalism from the University of Alabama, Dr. Norris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Her passion for coaching and mentoring future healthcare leaders is evident in her dedication to integrating practical experiences into the classroom.

Prior to her academic career, Dr. Norris excelled as a healthcare administrator and regional manager in correctional healthcare. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Nashville Healthcare Council.

Carl H. Coleman, JD

Carl H. Coleman is a professor of law and associate dean for graduate programs at Seton Hall Law School. Before joining the Seton Hall faculty, he was executive director of the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law, an interdisciplinary commission charged with developing public policy on issues raised by medical advances.

Coleman has served as a bioethics and law adviser to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, and as a member of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. He has published extensively in law reviews and peer-reviewed journals and is the lead author of The Ethics and Regulation of Research with Human Subjects (second edition, 2015, with Menikoff, Golder & Paradisis). He received his JD, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and holds a master’s of arts in east asian studies from Harvard University and a bachelor of science in foreign service, cum laude, from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

Chad Larson, MBA

Chad Larson is the executive director of the Hospital Accreditation Program at The Joint Commission. Larson holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Business (Chicago, IL) with an emphasis in health services administration, and a bachelor of science in kinesiology from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL) with an emphasis in preventative and rehabilitative exercise science.

Larson is a 15-year veteran of The Joint Commission, having previously served as director of business operations. He also served as a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award examiner, which offers the highest level of recognition for performance excellence that a US organization can achieve. Larson is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Chelsea Tersavich

Chelsea Tersavich, PA-C, is a psychiatric clinician with extensive mental health and primary care experience from her military career. During her 11 years of service, Ms. Tersavich treated thousands of soldiers as a battalion physician assistant and specialty clinic medical director. She was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Aviation Provider of the Year awards, among many other accolades.

In her role at Mindbloom, Chelsea Tersavich conducts psychiatric evaluations and has facilitated ketamine therapy sessions for over 250 clients. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from American University and a master’s from the interservice physician assistant program. Ms. Tersavich was also a recipient of the PA Foundation’s 2020 Nutrition Outreach Fellowship.

Christina Gardiner, PhD

Dr. Christina Gardiner is a highly respected collegiate faculty and professor in the Department of Global Health Management and Administration at the University of Maryland Global Campus, School of Business. Renowned for her expertise in healthcare data analytics, she brings extensive executive healthcare experience spanning two decades.

As the president of Summit Healthcare Advisors, Dr. Gardiner specializes in leveraging data analytics to drive informed decision-making and improve healthcare outcomes. Her research and consulting work focus on enhancing healthcare quality, safety, and cost-efficiency through meaningful insights from healthcare information technology programming.

Dr. Gardiner actively supports public health initiatives, collaborating with nonprofit organizations and post-secondary institutions to empower evidence-based decision-making through data analysis. Her exceptional expertise in healthcare data analytics positions her as a key influencer for positive change in improving healthcare systems and outcomes.

Christina Kim

Christina Kim is pursuing a master of public health (MPH) with a concentration in health services administration at the University of Arizona. She began her advanced studies in 2020 through a graduate certificate program and progressed to her MPH in 2023. Recently, she completed a health administration internship with UCI Health and is now actively seeking an administrative fellowship.

Initially drawn to nursing, Kim's brief experience in the field shifted her focus toward improving healthcare processes, enhancing patient outcomes, and creating better work environments for clinicians. Her diverse background spans retail, healthcare, and education, with experiences that have taken her from the Chicagoland area to Arizona, South Korea, and California. She aspires to become a healthcare leader dedicated to transforming patient care, optimizing clinical workflows, and driving organizational efficiency.

Courtney Gray Haupt

Courtney Gray Haupt is the U.S. health sector chair of international communications firm Edelman. Gray Haupt helps educate policymakers, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups on drug pricing, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and patient access.

Prior to joining Edelman, Gray Haupt served as vice president of government affairs and communications for Washington Health Advocates, where she focused on coalition building and federal appropriations strategies for NIH, CDC, and FDA. Edelman recently released its 2023 report, which surveyed 13,000+ people across 13 countries about their trust in healthcare.

Danice Greer, PhD

Dr. Danice Greer is an associate professor in the School of Nursing and lead faculty for the administration track at the University of Texas at Tyler. She brings a wealth of experience in nursing education and research with a teaching tenure spanning over two decades, including roles at UT-Tyler and Tyler Junior College.

Dr. Greer's academic journey is marked by a progression from a diploma of nursing to a PhD, with specializations in Advanced medical/surgical nursing, nursing education, statistics, and more. Her diverse nursing background encompasses various specialties like cardiovascular ICU, research nursing, geriatrics, and nursing management. Her research interests focus on hypertension, stroke prevention, health disparities, chronic illness, and the integration of smartphone technologies in hypertension management, reflecting her commitment to advancing healthcare practices.

Darrell Gaskin, PhD

Dr. Darrell J. Gaskin is the William C. and Nancy F. Richardson Professor in Health Policy and Director of the Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is an internationally recognized expert in health and healthcare disparities. His research strives to develop and promulgate policies and practices that address the social determinants of health and promote equity in health and well-being.

Dr. Gaskin is an international leader in health policy and health economics. He was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He serves on the Congressional Budget Office Panel of Health Advisors and the Maryland Commission on Health Equity. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Health Economists. Notably, in 2019 he received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. In April 2021, he was appointed as a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Dulce Gonzalez

Dulce Gonzalez is a research associate at the Health Policy Center at the Urban Institute. She forms part of a team working on the Urban Institute’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey. Gonzalez conducts quantitative and qualitative research focused primarily on the social safety net, immigration, and barriers to healthcare access. Her work has also focused on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on nonelderly adults and their families.

Before joining the Urban Institute, Gonzalez worked at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families and at the nonprofit organization Maternal and Child Health Access. Gonzalez holds a BA in economics from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University.

Edward Miller, PhD

Dr. Edward Miller is the department chairman of gerontology at UMass Boston, where he leads research focused on the intricacies of federal and state policies impacting vulnerable groups, with a special emphasis on older adults requiring long-term services and support. He holds a PhD in political science and health service organization and policy and a master's in public affairs from the University of Michigan, as well as a bachelor's in biology from Cornell University.

Dr. Miller has an impressive publication record, authoring and editing influential works such as "The Covid-19 Pandemic and Older Adults: Experiences, Impacts, and Innovations" and "The Affordable Care Act: Advancing Long-Term Care in the United States." His research contributions span over 147 peer-reviewed articles featured in leading journals like Milbank Quarterly, The Gerontologist, and the American Journal of Public Health.

As the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Aging & Social Policy, Dr. Miller plays a crucial role in shaping discourse on aging and social policy, further evidenced by his membership on several editorial boards. His professional journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University's Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, a Fulbright scholarship in New Zealand, and a tenure as a social policy analyst at the Congressional Research Service.

Elizabeth T. Jensen, PhD

Dr. Elizabeth Jensen is an associate professor of epidemiology with specific expertise in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. Her research primarily focuses on etiologic factors in developing pediatric, immune-mediated chronic disease, including understanding factors contributing to disparities in health outcomes.

Dr. Jensen earned her MPH and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in biomarker-based epidemiology. In addition to her appointment in epidemiology and prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine, she holds a joint appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine and an adjunct appointment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Jensen also teaches at the Wake Forest University Graduate School, serving as the course director for the capstone in the clinical research management program. In her administrative roles for the program, she chairs the curriculum committee and serves on the program’s admissions committee.

Emily R. Smith, ScD

Dr. Emily Smith is an epidemiologist and an assistant professor at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of the population and reproductive health doctoral program in the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. She completed her MPH at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

Dr. Smith’s research focuses on infection and nutrition across the life course, to generate, analyze, and translate epidemiological data to improve maternal, newborn, and child health in low- and middle-income countries. She worked closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to synthesize and translate evidence for use in global policy contexts on topics, including the risk of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy; mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2; efficacy and safety of neonatal vitamin A supplementation, and interventions for care and feeding of low birthweight infants.

Eric S. Swirsky, JD

Eric S. Swirsky, JD is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he also serves as director of graduate studies and PhD program director. Using his unique blend of experience and knowledge, Swirsky teaches courses in communication skills, professionalism, and ethics and legal issues in health sciences. His scholarly interests revolve around the ethical conundra attendant to human interaction with computers and data.

As an ethicist-attorney, Swirsky serves on UI Health’s Ethics Committee, the Research Ethics Consultation Service, the editorial board of the American Journal of Bioethics, and the Board of Directors for the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Faina Linkov, PhD

Dr. Faina Linkov is the department chair and associate professor for the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University. She earned her MPH in behavioral and community health science and her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

Dr. Linkov is a multidisciplinary researcher interested in molecular epidemiology, cancer, prevention, health systems research, global health, scientific communications, and research productivity. She has over 100 original research publications and reviews. She has received grants and awards from the American Cancer Society, Phi Beta Psi Sorority Foundation, the Department of Defense, Scaife Foundation, CDC, Hillman Foundation, USAID, the Government of Kazakhstan, and NATO.

Fred Brown, DNP

Dr. Fred Brown teaches in the prelicensure, postlicensure and DNP programs at RUSH University. He has clinical expertise in the care of musculoskeletal patients. He has held positions as an orthopedic clinical nurse specialist for two orthopedic surgeons. His most recent roles included executive nursing leadership as associate vice president.

Dr. Brown has led several clinical areas, including post-operative joint replacement units, surgical ICUs, behavioral health units, emergency departments, medicine departments, and perioperative and interventional services. He is also a 22-year veteran of the Air Force and Navy Reserves as a nurse corps officer.

Greg F. Burke, MD, FACP

Dr. Greg Burke is Chief Patient Experience Officer for Geisinger Health System, a role he’s held since 2014. He’s also practiced internal medicine at Geisinger since 1992. He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College. He completed his internal medicine residency and his chief residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Burke actively lectures and publishes articles in the fields of medical ethics, patient experience, and spirituality in medicine. His awards include the Clinical Excellence Award for HealthSouth (2009), Best Doctors in America (2007-8, 2011-12, 2017-18, and 2019-20), the Victor Marks Service Excellence Award (2007 and 2013), and the Papal Medal Benemerenti Award (2007).

Helen Crunk, RN

Helen Crunk is Chair of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors, where she has served since 2011. She is also the Executive Director of Pemberly Place Management and Archer Place Medical Clinic, both in Lincoln, Nebraska. Prior to this role, she owned her own consulting firm and assisted living community.

With more than 25 years of experience in long-term care, Crunk specializes in facility management in assisted living and direct care staff education. Notably, she is the only two-time winner of the NCAL Administrator of the Year Award.

Holly Harmon, MBA

Holly Harmon is senior vice president of quality, regulatory & clinical services at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). In this role, she led the association's quality initiative that identified national priority goals and developed tools and resources for providers to achieve these goals.

Harmon designed and launched AHCA/NCAL’s infection preventionist certificate program, which has trained over 4,000 individuals nationally. In addition, she coordinates the development of staff training modules in AHCA/NCAL’s online learning management system, which includes training of over 200,000 individuals as temporary nurse assistants during the pandemic. Harmon also led AHCA/NCAL’s advocacy and feedback to CMS and CDC on how clinical guidance needs to pay attention to the resident’s quality of life.

James Brown, EdD

Dr. James C. Brown is a tenured associate professor of management and administrative studies and the director of the master’s degree in healthcare administration and nursing home administrator certificate of advanced studies (CAS) in the School of Business & Justice Studies at Utica University. He joined the full-time faculty in 2014 after holding various senior administrative roles at the university, including vice president for the School of Online & Extended Studies and assistant vice president for marketing and communications.

Dr. Brown has a diverse educational background, holding a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Utica University, a master’s degree in public administration from Sage Graduate School, and a doctorate in education from the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies in educational leadership. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he serves as an inpatient pulmonary team resident liaison at a children’s hospital, supporting specialized pulmonary care teams.

Janice Sabin, PhD

Dr. Janice Sabin is a leading researcher and educator on the science of implicit bias and its effect on medical care, health equity, and social determinants of health. With an MSW in health/mental health and a PhD in social welfare, she has long been at the forefront of applying this science to healthcare disparities research.

Dr. Sabin’s expertise ranges from pediatricians' racial bias to discrimination against lesbian women and gay men, as well as designing and evaluating health disparities education for faculty members, graduate medical students, and nursing trainees. Currently, she is a research associate professor in biomedical informatics and medical education at the University of Washington.

John Richey, MBA

John Richey has served in a number of roles at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), most recently as the 2015 chair of the VLab Strategic Advisory Committee, member of the Council for Excellence in Education’s Faculty Development Workgroup, and member of the Global Health Workforce Council’s AHIMA Workgroup.

Richey is also the past president and distinguished member of the Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA).

Jose Proenca, PhD

Dr. Jose Proenca is a professor and the associate dean for the School of Business Administration graduate programs at Widener University. With a diverse background that includes experience in marketing and operations within the pharmaceutical and hospital industries, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his academic role.

His educational journey led him to earn a PhD in business and healthcare management from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions with multiple Distinguished Graduate Teaching Awards and prestigious accolades, such as the American Academy of Medical Administrators Award and the ACHE Health Management Research Award. He specializes in teaching leadership development, change management, strategy, and population health management and has facilitated leadership development workshops across various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and entertainment.

Dr. Proenca's research interests include human capital management issues in healthcare organizations, service matters within the healthcare sector, and community orientation. His scholarly work has been published in reputable journals, such as the Academy of Business Research Journal, Medical Care, and Health Services Research.

Joy D. Calloway, MBA

Joy D. Calloway is the Interim Executive Director of the National Association of Health Services Executives. She earned both her MBA and her MHSA from the University of Michigan. Drawing on her 25-plus year career in professional leadership, she’s now an in-demand speaker, trainer, and facilitator with a client list that includes the Michigan Primary Care Association, Healthy Start, and the American Heart Association.

She is currently finalizing a workplace training curriculum that identifies and arrests unconscious bias throughout the HR lifecycle.

Kathleen Wilber, PhD

Dr. Kathleen Wilber is a professor of gerontology and the Mary Pickford Foundation chair in gerontology at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. She earned her MSW, her MPA, and her PhD from USC.

Dr. Wilber focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable elders, including those with chronic illness, disability, cognitive impairment, and/or economic insecurity by improving the design and delivery of long-term services and supports (LTSS).

Dr. Wilber’s past research projects have evaluated wellness interventions among frail older adults, models of integrated healthcare, and interventions to prevent elder abuse.

Kelly Hudock, DNP

Dr. Kelly Hudock has been teaching at St. Joseph’s College of Maine since 2012. She graduated with her BSN in 1990 and her MSN-FNP in 2000. She has worked in various clinical settings, including medical-surgical units as a nurse and private practice, nursing home, palliative care/hospice, long-term care/subacute care, and retail healthcare as an NP.

Dr. Hudock received her DNP from Rush University in 2011. At St. Joseph’s College, she was a faculty member, FNP coordinator, and graduate program director. Since 2021, she has been the chair of the nursing department.

Kini Chang, LMFT

Kini Chang is the chair of the community mental health program at the California Institute of Integral Studies School of Professional Psychology and Health.

Previously, Chang was the assistant clinical professor and director of the counseling and forensic psychology graduate program at Holy Names University in Oakland, CA. At Holy Names University, she had the opportunity to build a culturally inclusive community of students, faculty, and leadership that embodied diversity and equity. She had the privilege of teaching and consulting for a number of higher education institutions.

Chang comes from a liberation and social justice lens when working with trauma associated with systemic oppression, social inequity, community violence, abuse and attachment, juvenile justice reformation, and traumatic grief and loss. Her role as an educator, activist, and healer are guiding principles in her work in the community.

In addition to her role at the university, she has a private practice in Oakland, CA, where she specializes in intergenerational and multigenerational familial trauma, transitional struggles and life challenges, anxiety and depression brought on by environmental and social impacts, multicultural couples therapy, and parent education and coaching on adolescent development and child-rearing.

Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD

In addition to her work at Home Instead, Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger serves as chair of the board of directors at the Dreamweaver Foundation, member of the board of directors at the National Alliance for Caregiving, vice chair at the Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable and the American Heart Association Sweethearts Program.

She earned her doctorate in gerontology from the University of Nebraska - Omaha, with a research focus on dementia family caregivers and in-home respite care. Dr. Eichenberger is an outspoken advocate for older adults and has made major media appearances, including on Dr. Phil in 2020.

Leighton Ku, PhD

Dr. Leighton Ku is a professor and director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the George Washington University School of Public Health. As a health policy researcher, public policy analyst, and advocate, his career has been built around understanding and improving access to affordable healthcare for vulnerable populations.

Among his areas of expertise are national and state health reforms, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), immigrant health, and healthcare financing and budgets, emphasizing strengthening the healthcare safety net.

Dr. Ku has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and 200 other policy and translational health policy research reports. As a member of the community, he has helped develop and guide the District of Columbia's health insurance marketplace since 2012 as a member of its Executive Board. He has also served as a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which focuses on improving policies for low- and moderate-income Americans; as a principal researcher at the Urban Institute; and as a policy and budget analyst for the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program.

Lisa P. Shock, DrPH

Dr. Lisa P. Shock is a member of the clinical leadership team at Evolent Health. As vice president of clinical strategy and operations of value-based services, she is responsible for working with Evolent’s accountable care organization partners to realize clinical and economic outcomes.

As a certified physician assistant with subspecialties in geriatrics and rural health, Dr. Shock currently practices outpatient medicine in a skilled nursing facility in rural North Carolina. She also serves as part-time medical director for WakeMed Key Community Care (WKCC), where she works directly with health system leaders and an interdisciplinary team and oversees the delivery of tailored programs that improve quality and outcomes while simultaneously lowering costs. She serves on several boards and committees, including the North Carolina Institute of Medicine Board of Directors and the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, and is a guest lecturer at Campbell University’s physician assistant program.

Dr. Shock earned her doctoral degree in public health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She has a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Colgate University and a master’s and physician assistant certificate from Duke University.

Manjula Das, MSN, MBA

Manjula Das is a dynamic and compassionate healthcare leader pursuing a DNP executive track program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON). Working as a lead clinical nurse at Howard County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins (JHHCMC), she brings a wealth of experience and expertise in critical care nursing and patient care management. Das is renowned for her skills in nursing leadership and advanced life support, consistently striving to enhance the safety and quality of patient care. Her role extends to precepting new employees and nurse residents, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest hospital policies and protocols.

Beyond her professional commitments, Das is a passionate dancer and an avid nature photographer, capturing the beauty and tranquility of the natural world through her lens.

Matthew Pietro

Matthew Pietro, sustainability strategy manager at Practice Greenhealth, has years of experience in healthcare sustainability program development and green building advocacy. Pietro’s specialty is building system-wide sustainability programs within large organizations, which include communication strategies, green building, energy management, waste reduction, climate action, healthier food sourcing, and other procurement efforts centered on improving efficiencies and supporting human and environmental health.

Practice Greenhealth is the only organization collecting comprehensive sustainability data for the healthcare sector. It helps healthcare organizations like hospitals, manufacturers, and engineering firms take responsibility for their role in preventing climate change.

Melissa Edwards MD MHA

Dr. Melissa Edwards is the chief executive of PeaceHealth Medical Group. An alumna of Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, she has a robust clinical practice and healthcare management background. In May 2020, she completed her master of healthcare administration (MHA) from the University of Scranton.

At PeaceHealth, Dr. Edwards has excelled as a leader, both in her support of the medical group and as the system Medical Director for Women’s Service Line. She is highly skilled in electronic medical record (EMR) implementation, strategic planning, and collaborating with physicians and clinicians. Her extensive knowledge and dedication to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency make her an invaluable asset to PeaceHealth.

Melvin Seale DHSc

Dr. Melvin Seale is an assistant clinical professor and the director of graduate studies in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. He earned a doctor of health science from A.T. Still University. His dissertation focused on identifying barriers to the interoperability and implementation of electronic health record systems within ambulatory care facilities.

Dr. Seale also holds a master of arts in teaching (MAT) from Marygrove College and a bachelor of science in health information management. He is a registered health information administrator (RHIA) and is certified in clinical coding classification systems (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS).

Michael Schiller, CMRP

Michael Schiller is the Senior Director of Supply Chain for the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA).

Schiller is a leading healthcare professional who models successful engagement with executives and leaders from across the healthcare field, including those from the provider and supplier communities, regulatory agencies, standards organizations, industry associations, analyst firms, health IT, and academic institutions.

As AHRMM’s subject matter expert, Schiller brings more than 30 years of healthcare supply chain experience to his role. In this capacity, he provides vision and direction for the association's educational content and collaborates with industry leaders across the healthcare ecosystem on various healthcare, supply chain, and advocacy initiatives. Schiller was awarded the George R. Gossett Leadership Award in 2021.

Michal Tzuchman Katz, MD

Dr. Michal Tzuchman Katz is the co-founder and chief medical officer of Tel Aviv-based medtech company Kahun. She began her career as a software engineer, but later decided to go back to school to pursue her dream of studying medicine.

In 2018, she partnered up with peers from her tech days to start Kahun, merging her two vocations. The company’s clinical reasoning software aims to optimize physicians’ time, focusing on the U.S. market. Dr. Katz continues to practice as a pediatrician in primary care and emergency settings.

Monica O'Reilly-Jacob, PhD

Dr. Monica O’Reilly-Jacob is an assistant professor at Boston College Connell School of Nursing and a nursing health services researcher with a focus in primary care. Her research themes include nurse practitioner (NP) policy and practice, as well as low-value care. Through Medicare claims analysis and survey research, Dr. O’Reilly-Jacob examines NP scope of practice, the cost and quality of NP care, and (re)emerging delivery system innovations such as NP-owned practices and NP home-based primary care.

In addition, Dr. O’Reilly-Jacob participates in interdisciplinary research teams to identify and examine questions related to reducing low-value care in the primary care setting. The overarching goal of her research is to capitalize on the cost-effective practice style of nurse practitioners to improve the appropriate utilization of primary care.

Natallia Gray, PhD

Dr. Natallia Gray is the assistant dean for the Ivy College of Business, where she also serves as the director of graduate education for healthcare analytics and operations and the director of the healthcare management program. As an associate teaching professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Gray teaches courses on healthcare quality management and healthcare economics.

Dr. Gray’s research interests encompass healthcare management, health economics, and policy. She earned her PhD in healthcare economics, a master's of science in economics from the University of South Florida, and a bachelor’s of science in economics from the University of Southern Maine. In addition to her academic roles, she has served as a Hospital Trustee for the City of Ames at Mary Greeley Medical Center since January 2021.

Negin Fouladi, PhD

Dr. Negin Fouladi serves as program director and academic and career development advisor of several online public health and health administration programs in the University of Maryland School of Health Policy and Management (HPM). She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on health systems, health policy and services research methods, healthcare strategic planning nand marketing, and global health and health policy.

Nick Fabrizio, PhD

Dr. Nick Fabrizio is a senior lecturer at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University and the capstone director for the MHA and eMHA programs. He is a highly respected advisor with broad expertise in the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has guided numerous companies, government agencies, and top-tier healthcare institutions on various issues, including strategic decision-making, public policy, mergers and acquisitions, crisis management, and technology integration.

He holds an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Cortland, a master’s of arts from Binghamton University, and a PhD from Walden University.

Omolola E. Adepoju, PhD

Dr. Omolola E. Adepoju is an accomplished academic and public health professional specializing in epidemiology and global health. Currently, she is a health services researcher and clinical associate professor at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Dr. Adepoju's expertise lies in infectious diseases, focusing on prevention, control, and surveillance. She actively contributes to international collaborations and initiatives, conducting fieldwork and implementing evidence-based interventions. Alongside her research, Dr. Adepoju is passionate about mentoring future public health professionals and has received recognition for her outstanding contributions to the field. She holds a master’s degree in public health from Emory University and a doctorate in health services research from Texas A&M University.

Patricia Termini, MS

Patricia Termini is the director of the master’s of professional science (MPS) in regulatory science and an associate professor in the division of pharmacotherapy and experimental therapeutics at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consulting industries focused on regulatory affairs strategy, execution, and project management.

Termini has experience working cross-functionally on pre-approval and post-approval regulatory activities and has worked in multiple therapeutic areas, including dermatology, infectious disease, oncology, and rare diseases. She has an MS degree in regulatory affairs and quality assurance from Temple University, holds a Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), and has certificates in drug development and project management.

Reeta Rao, PhD

Dr. Reeta Rao is a professor and the department head of the biology and biotechnology department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She cares deeply about the career and professional development of scientists at all levels of training. She is committed to keeping researchers engaged in science through workforce development opportunities aimed at recruiting, retaining, and improving the critical skills, knowledge, and resources required for academia and the industry.

Dr. Rao teaches a course entitled “Plagues of the Modern World, Medical Microbiology” to students interested in a career in the healthcare industry or anyone who cares to learn about infectious diseases. She enjoys mentoring and working with doctoral, master, and undergraduate students. One of the highlights of her career in 2018 was receiving the Waksman Outstanding Teaching Award from the Society of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Dr. Rao enjoys affiliate appointments at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Cambridge) and the Institute of Drug Resistance at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (Worcester). She served as WPI’s inaugural associate dean of graduate studies and is a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Reza Amini, PhD

Dr. Reza Amini is an associate professor of public health and health sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, bringing over 15 years of experience as a general practitioner in Iran and cofounding a clinic for individuals with substance abuse disorders. His impactful contributions span teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, receiving the Dr. Lois Matz Rosen Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, and researching crucial topics like healthcare utilization, aging, and disability.

Dr. Amini's dedication extends to serving as a councilor in the American Public Health Association, contributing to editorial boards, and leading funded projects to advance healthcare outcomes and promote health equity. He holds a PhD in sociology from the University of North Texas, a master’s of public health with a focus on gerontology from the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, and a doctorate of medicine from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

Richard L. Gundling

Richard Gundling is the senior vice president of professional practice for the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). He is responsible for overseeing HFMA’s technical and content direction, leading the organization’s Washington, DC activities, and managing the association’s thought leadership efforts.

Gundling also serves as staff liaison to the HFMA Principles and Practices Board and has written many published articles on broad topics within healthcare finance and the healthcare industry. He is a fellow of HFMA, a certified management accountant, and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

Rita A. Jablonski, PhD

Dr. Rita A. Jablonski is a tenured professor at one of the top nursing programs in the country, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, and a nurse practitioner in UAB’s Memory Disorders Clinic. She received her BSN from Holy Family College, her MSN from LaSalle University, her post-master’s NP certificate from the University of Pennsylvania, and a PhD from the University of Virginia.

Dr. Jablonski is particularly passionate about helping individuals with dementia who reside in nursing homes and aims to create a pipeline of future nurse researchers interested in dementia care and the needs of family caregivers.

Robert Lane, MA

Robert Lane is president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). He earned his BS in allied health administration from the University of Kansas, and holds a graduate certificate in gerontology and an MA in health and human services administration from the University of Oklahoma. Lane is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators and a certified nursing home administrator.

A seasoned healthcare executive with 39 years of experience, Lane has worked in the skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term acute care space. He has also served as faculty for the health administration program at St. Joseph’s College in Maine. Lane is the past board chair of ACHCA and has been a board member since 2013.

Robert Malte, MBA

Robert (Bob) Malte is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Health Services and practitioner-in-residence for the MHA program at the University of Washington. His academic interests include strategy, leadership organizational systems, and governance. He retired in 2018 as the CEO of EvergreenHealth, a top-ranked healthcare system, capping a 40-year management career to help teach the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Malte previously served as president and CEO of Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Denver and also held senior leadership positions with ThedaCare, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, and Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Bob served on multiple boards, including the Washington State Hospital Association, where he is a past chair. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland. Malte holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Robin M. Gadd-Lane, MSN

Robin M. Gadd-Lane is the manager of digital transformation at Prisma Health. She’s a healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in driving digital health innovation, fostering team collaboration, and promoting operational excellence. With a strong foundation in nursing informatics and technical leadership, Gadd-Lane has successfully led critical initiatives such as implementing telehealth infrastructure for intensive care units (ICUs) and integrating Salesforce Health Cloud CRM systems. These efforts have delivered impactful solutions that streamline clinical workflows, enhance patient retention, and boost satisfaction.

Holding an MSN in informatics from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a BS in nursing from the University of South Carolina Upstate, Gadd-Lane is deeply passionate about bridging the gap between information technology and healthcare. Her work focuses on creating seamless digital health experiences for clinicians and patients. Her leadership style emphasizes adaptability, transparency, and the effective use of EHR technology to ensure compliance, improve quality, and drive sustainable change within healthcare organizations.

Sarah Maytum, MBA

Sarah Maytum is the vice president of human resources at Texas Children’s Hospital—the largest children’s hospital in the U.S. and one of the most consistently top-rated, according to the U.S. News & World Report. Her responsibilities include talent acquisition, community human resources, employee relations, compensation and employee records, organizational development, and performance management.

Maytum holds a master’s in education and administration from the University of Houston and a master’s in business administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. She took on the position of vice president of HR at the hospital in January 2019, prior to which, she held a variety of leadership and staff roles in operations. In total, Maytum has been with the Texas Children’s Hospital for 22 years.

Sheila Guston, CHDS

Sheila Guston is the interim CEO of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), where she has served on the Board of Directors since 2014.

Over a nearly two-decade career at Spectrum Health, Guston has worked as a healthcare documentation specialist, and most recently a leader of their HIM Document Integrity program. She is a fellow of AHDI and a Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS).

Shivani Dhir, MBA

Shivani Dhir is the assistant dean of digital learning at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and oversees the digital learning portfolio. She has over a decade of higher education strategy and leadership experience managing graduate and professional programs at NYU and Cornell and industry-wide expertise, having led the higher education vertical at a digital marketing agency.

Dhir holds a BA from the College of Arts & Sciences at NYU and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU. She currently serves as an adjunct professor in the technology management and innovation department.

Soumava Bandyopadhyay, PhD

Dr. Soumava Bandyopadhyay is a professor and the associate dean of graduate studies and research at Lamar University's College of Business. He focuses on consumer behavior, online privacy, and student success in online courses. His research contributions have been widely published in prestigious journals like the ACM Digital Library and Clute Journals.

Driven by a passion for advancing marketing knowledge, Dr. Bandyopadhyay's work enriches the academic community and provides valuable insights for industry professionals, showcasing his dedication to excellence in research and education. He holds a doctorate in marketing from the University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business.

Stephen Amato, PhD, MBA

Dr. Stephen Amato has over 25 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. He currently serves as the faculty director of graduate regulatory affairs and life sciences at Northeastern University. Previously, he founded and managed tJûn17 Life Sciences Advisors, LLC, and held a managing director role at Cardinal Health Regulatory Sciences.

In his career before academia, Dr. Amato oversaw global regulatory affairs and reimbursement projects, focusing on market access, pricing, and payer strategies. He also managed the company's product portfolios, encompassing regulatory and promotional strategies. Earlier, he directed a $140M orthopedic product portfolio at Smith & Nephew Endoscopy and developed genomic diagnostics at Visible Genetics. He also contributed to developing sepsis treatments at Critical Therapeutics.

Dr. Amato holds an AB in biochemical sciences from Harvard University, a PhD in molecular and cellular biology, and an MBA from Boston College. He is certified in US and EU Regulatory Affairs and consults for the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society.

Steven Berkshire, EdD

Dr. Stephen Berkshire is the director of the Central Michigan University doctor of health administration program.

Before his academic career, Dr. Berkshire amassed over 25 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant across multiple states, managing hospitals, directing the Developmental Disabilities Council in Idaho, and engaging in local, state, and national healthcare policy development. His consulting practice focuses on management programs, human resources, organizational development, board responsibilities, and leadership instruments.

Dr. Berkshire holds certifications such as Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE), Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). He has actively contributed to various professional organizations, serving as an ACHE Regent for Alaska, holding leadership roles in local chapters, and being a member of esteemed groups like the Academy of Management. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Colorado after starting studies at the University of Alaska, his master's in health administration from Indiana University School of Medicine, and his doctoral degree in human resource education and organization behavior from Boston University.

Steven Howard, PhD

Dr. Steven Howard is an associate professor and the interim program director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions. Before academia, he worked in internal business development for Hewlett-Packard, where he spearheaded entrepreneurial projects within the company. From HP, he went on to earn his PhD in health policy and management at Oregon State University. He also holds an MBA from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s in management and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

His current research interest lies in alternative payment methods in healthcare to change the way incentives work to bend the cost curve to produce better patient outcomes. He is an active member of Rotary International, showcasing his engagement in community service and commitment to making a positive impact beyond the realm of academia. Steven's multidimensional expertise in healthcare, education, and research positions him as a valuable asset within the academic landscape, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in the field of health professions.

Susan Enguidanos, PhD

Dr. Susan Enguidanos is an associate professor at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. She has conducted extensive research on home-based palliative care programs that found costs of care for those in their last year of life can be reduced by 33 percent while improving patient satisfaction with care.

Dr. Enguidanos has also conducted numerous studies investigating ethnic variation in access to and quality of care as well as examining patient and caregiver attitudes and beliefs toward palliative and hospice care. She teaches courses such as “End-of-Life Care” and “Social and Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying.” She also teaches a travel abroad course in Italy, examining ancient civilizations' death and dying practices.

Susan Hedlund, MSW

Susan Hedlund has been a leader in patient/family support services at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute for eight years, but her experience in the field of social work in oncology goes back 30 years. She began her career by earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Davis, and continued on to the MSW at Portland State University.

Hedlund now specializes in the development and provision of psychosocial support services for people with cancer and their loved ones at hospitals at OHSU. She’s taken on leadership roles such as director of the cancer counseling program at Cancer Care Resources and director of the Palliative Care Program in Hospice and Palliative Care of Washington County.

Suzanne Wood, PhD

Dr. Suzanne Wood is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington. A lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, she has 25 years of healthcare experience, with expertise in international business strategy and healthcare management. Dr. Wood has served as a consultant for numerous strategic planning initiatives for the military health system, public and nonprofit service organizations, and foreign governments.

At the University of Washington, she teaches courses on applied research and healthcare strategy and conducts translational research on healthcare strategy, business operations, and service delivery. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Wood has a PhD in business administration from Old Dominion University.

Tammy Beaulieu, MSHI

Tammy Beaulieu is a global product manager and clinical decision support at Philips. She has more than 15 years of bedside nursing experience and 26 years total in the healthcare field.

In her day-to-day work, Beaulieu applies her clinical background and expertise to her role in health tech, looking through the lens of nursing, clinical services, and product management to truly understand customer insights.

Tara Sklar, JD

Tara Sklar is a professor of health law and the director of the health law & policy program at the University of Arizona. Her research examines the role of laws, regulations, and policies in influencing the health and well-being of older adults.

Professor Sklar holds a master’s in public health law from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center and her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. Sklar’s research has appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, and Jurimetrics, among others.

Tara Sklar, JD, MPH

Professor Tara Sklar is the faculty director of the health law & policy Program and a distinguished public service scholar at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. She also serves as the associate director of Telehealth Law & Policy at the Arizona Telemedicine Program, College of Medicine-Tucson, and as a subject matter expert with the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers.

Professor Sklar’s teaching and research bridge the gap between healthcare and law by aligning where the law can help mitigate health disparities and improve care for vulnerable populations. Her legal scholarship is published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, and Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, among others. Her forthcoming book, “Telehealth Law & Policy in a Nutshell,” is under contract with West Academic Publishing. She teaches courses on telehealth law & policy and aging & the law.

Tonya Breymier PhD

Dr. Tonya Breymier is a distinguished figure in the nursing education community, currently serving as the dean of nursing at Arizona College of Nursing.

With a career spanning over three decades in nursing and 17 years dedicated to higher education, she has amassed extensive experience across various clinical settings, including obstetrics, PACU, telemetry, homecare and community health, and significant leadership roles. Her previous positions include serving as a campus president at Chamberlain University, BSN program director at the University of Dayton, and associate dean at Indiana University East.

Dr. Breymier's academic credentials are as impressive as her career, holding a BSN from Wright State University, an MSN from Ball State University, and a PhD from Capella University. An accomplished nurse, educator, and leader, she has contributed to the field through national and international presentations and numerous publications, particularly on simulation education.

Dr. Breymier has earned many accolades, grants, fellowships, and awards for her teaching and service throughout her career. Her commitment extends beyond academia into community service, where she actively supports various organizations. As dean of the Arizona College of Nursing in Cincinnati, she is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the holistic well-being and professional growth of nursing students and faculty, promoting a balance between life and work.

Virginia M. Miller, MSHS

Virginia M. Miller is a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Recognizing the importance of advanced education for career advancement in management or administration, she chose the online format of the master of science in health sciences (MSHS) program to balance her full-time work commitments with her academic goals. Before enrolling in the MSHS program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, she earned a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science.

Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD

Dr. Wylecia Wiggs Harris serves as the CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She previously was the COO at the American Nurses Association, the executive director of the Center for American Nurses, executive director of the Sister to Sister Foundation, and senior VP and executive director of the American Heart Association.

Dr. Harris earned a PhD in organizational development; an honorary doctorate of humane letters; and a master of management. She also is a certified executive director through the American Society of Association Executives, as well as a certified facilitator for leadership assessments through the Center for Creative Leadership.

Yossi Pollack, MBA

Sight Diagnostics CEO and co-founder Yossi Pollak began his career as an algorithm developer and project leader for an Intel subsidiary, Mobileye, a leader in the emerging, autonomous MaaS (mobility as a service) industry.

Pollack has a bachelor’s of science degree in mathematics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, Île-de-France. His first-place win at the school’s Business Venture Competition laid the groundwork for the launching of Sight Diagnostics, which now has offices in London, New York City, and Tel Aviv.