Experience

Humanity Talent Network

• Health and Human Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  The Humanity Talent Network (HTN) is the premier network for healthcare and life science executives identifying as people of color and/or women. We help these executives access the resources and opportunities they need to realize their career potential. Our goal is to diversify c-suite and board representation to deliver more equitable business and health outcomes for all communities. The Humanity Talent Network (HTN) is the premier network for healthcare and life science executives identifying as people of color and/or women. We help these executives access the resources and opportunities they need to realize their career potential. Our goal is to diversify c-suite and board representation to deliver more equitable business and health outcomes for all communities.



Leadership DNAmics

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Provides consulting, board leadership, interim leadership and executive coaching. Provides consulting, board leadership, interim leadership and executive coaching.



Henry Ford Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Henry Ford Health System Central Market SVP/CEO, Henry Ford Allegiance Health President/CEO

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2022

  Provides leadership over HFHS’s Central Market to ensure the development of a meaningful regional presence aligned with community needs and advancing the mission and vision of HFHS. Collaborates with Jackson Health Network, HFA Medical Group, HFA Medical Staff, Henry Ford Medical Group department chairs, and service line and system leaders to enhance coordination between primary care and specialty services and Health Alliance Plan (HAP) to ensure appropriate access to care within the region. Proactively creates opportunities to position the market for growth of aligned and covered lives and to retain care within HFHS. Champions a pluralistic physician network to achieve regional goals. Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH) established itself in 1999 as a Health Improvement Organization (HIO), committed to leading the Jackson community to better health and wellbeing at every stage of life. Leads, directly and through matrix service line and system partnerships, HFAH (acute care, Level II Trauma teaching hospital, and ambulatory services) and HFA Specialty Hospital (long-term acute care), as well as a full array of behavioral health and post-acute services, Jackson Health Network (Clinically Integrated Network), HFA Medical Group, the regional ambulance service and the HFAH Foundation. Accountable for regional and system alignment that positions HFHS as a leading integrated delivery system and ensures HFAH is a high-performing network with coordination across the full continuum of care. Co-leads with HFAH governance and physicians, and collaborates with clinical and non-clinical leaders across the system to promote wellness and to improve health and health services for the populations served, builds effective relationships within the region, translates system strategy to the market, translates market needs/priorities to the system, and assures that regional resources are effectively deployed and managed. Show less



Community Health Systems

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

  Reported to the Network CEO for a 1000 bed, 8 hospital system. Responsible for all hospital strategic, financial, and operational leadership for largest member multi-site facility of Lutheran Health Network (LHN). Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility whose areas of specialized care include northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery program, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. Recently, Lutheran Hospital also opened a first-of-its-kind emergency department in eastern Fort Wayne that strives to deliver quick, convenient access to 24/7 care at a freestanding location. In addition to transplantation, Lutheran’s trailblazing history of heart care is evident through its accreditations as a heart failure institute and chest pain center. It has achieved advanced certification from The Joint Commission for ventricular assist devices and was the first hospital in northern Indiana to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Lutheran Children’s Hospital teams with 68 pediatricians from across the region and state who practice in 20 areas of pediatric specialty. This “hospital within a hospital” includes a separate pediatric emergency department and offers an environment filled with imagination and color throughout. Lutheran Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and technology locally so patients don’t have to travel hours from home to receive the care they deserve. Lutheran Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and technology locally so patients don't have to travel hours from home to receive the care they deserve. Lutheran Hospital is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital's medical staff. Show less



Tenet Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  Overall responsibility for the operations, planning and financial performance of Sinai-Grace Hospital (SGH) is the largest member facility of Detroit Medical Center (DMC). Located in northwest Detroit, Sinai-Grace Hospital is a full-service community teaching hospital with 404-licensed beds and more than 700 physicians, 700 nurses, and 1,700 support staff (including 356 unionized, non-nursing employees) servicing more than 214,000 patients annually. Sinai-Grace Hospital is also at Level II Trauma Center performing the highest number of trauma cases within the larger Detroit Medical Center, including DMC Receiving Hospital. Sinai-Grace is Detroit Medical Center’s only general hospital and offers all specialty services except non-emergent pediatrics. The Hospital's busy emergency department treats more than 100,000 patients each year, with the largest number of cases being cardiac related. Cardiology services include all surgical procedures except transplant, with four cardiac cath labs available. Orthopaedics and oncology are also core service lines, with on-site radiation oncology services and a chemotherapy/infusion clinic. Obstetrics care includes high-risk pregnancy management, maternal/fetal medicine, and complete labor and delivery services. Critical care units treat neonatal, cardiac, surgical, trauma, and medical cases. Specialty inpatient units include geriatrics, psychiatry, nephrology, obstetrics, and rehabilitation. In addition to its main hospital facilities, Sinai-Grace operates 25 outpatient clinics, including ambulatory surgery centers, in Michigan’s Wayne County and Oakland County. Its clinics are located in several communities including Detroit, Farmington Hills, Southfield, and Oak Park. Show less



Franklin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Professor

  • 2012 - Dec 2014

  Professor in Healthcare Management Professor in Healthcare Management



Morehouse School of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff/Vice President of Strategic Planning

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  Responsibility for strategic planning, forecasting and analytical activities. Develops and drives the long-term strategic planning processes, oversees the development and delivery of management reporting environments, monitors key performance indicators and works with leadership to drive operational and financial performance initiatives. Partners closely with the mission leader executives and senior management to provide fact-based thought leadership on key strategic, operational and financial decisions. Show less



Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)

• President

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2012

  • Overall responsibility for the hospital operations, planning and financial performance. Oversaw 2,000+ employees, 500+ medical staff and $1B+ in revenues at a 399-bed hospital. Operationally responsible for Cardiovascular services for Mount Carmel Health System. Reports to Chief Operating Officer of a 1,200+ bed, 4-hospital health system. • Top performer of Mount Carmel Health System acute care hospitals on Trinity Balanced Scorecard. • As Accountable Executive for Cardiovascular Services increased procedures in, cardiac surgery by 4.2%, cardiac catherization by 7.6%, electrophysiology by 18.5%, endovascular by 5.9% and vascular by 7.1% • Achieved JCAHO Chest Pain Certification and Stroke Certification in 2009. • Played instrumental role in Mount Carmel being named Thompson Reuters’ “50 Top Hospitals” for Cardiovascular Care in 2011. • Won HealthGrades’ 2009 Patient Safety Excellence Award – Top 5% in U.S. for Patient Safety. • Initiated participation in the Ohio Partnership for Excellence, resulting in recognition with a Spirit Award in 2011. • Implemented expanded hospitalist coverage, resulting in reduction of length of stay by .2 days and improvement in patient satisfaction by 3%. • Facilitated the increase in community outreach activities, specifically with Columbus City Schools Big Brothers and Big Sisters, American Heart Association Heart Walk, Haiti Relief Fund and implemented recycling program. • Oversaw the implementation of School at Work program which allowed entry-level associates to enhance math, reading and work place performance skills • Served as Mount Carmel Health System Administrative representative on Medigold Board (Mount Carmel Health System managed care organization), Taylor Station Board (physician joint venture ambulatory surgery center) and Diley Ridge Board (hospital joint venture with Fairfield Medical Center to provide free-standing emergency department, outpatient diagnostic services and medical office building). Show less



Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President/Administrator

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

  Overall responsibility for the hospital operations, planning and financial performance. Supervised over 300 employees, 220 medical staff and $100,000,000 in revenues at a 104-bed hospital. Responsible for physician recruitment and retention. Reported to President and Chief Executive Officer of a 800 bed, 4-hospital health system. Successfully recruited 15 physicians to the medical staff. Increased adjusted discharges by 25% in 3 years. Successfully completed all JCAHO and state inspections. Opened the Center for Health Equality to promote health improvement initiatives. Participated on the Bon Secours Health System Diversity Steering Committee. Led the Bon Secours Richmond Health System Emergency Preparedness Task Force. Led the Bon Secours Richmond Health System Emergency Department Process Improvement Task Force. Show less



Erlanger Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Jan 1995 - Jun 2002

  Led the planning and day-to-day supervision of Construction, Engineering, Environmental Services, Linen, Pathology, Pharmacy, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Respiratory, Security, Telecommunications and Volunteers. Supervised over 900 FTEs and $30,000,000 in operating expenses. Reported to Chief Operating Officer at a 800 bed, 3-hospital, tertiary health system. Simultaneously assumed responsibilities on an interim basis for Dietary, Medical Records, Administrative Representatives, Central Transport, Purchasing, Materials Distribution, Ambulatory Services, Medical Services and Women's Services. Supervised construction projects in excess of $100,000,000, including an ambulatory care center and physician office building. Implemented the following major programs: Clinical Pharmacy Program, Utility Cost Reduction Program, Recycling Program, Outpatient Imaging Center, Central Transport System, Just-in-Time Delivery System for Patient Supplies, Contract Laundry Service, Patient Safety Program, Point of Care Laboratory Testing, Reference Laboratory Service, Respiratory Information System, Radiology Information System, Pharmacy Information System and Engineering Preventive Maintenance System. Served as governmental liaison for local, state and federal officials and agencies. Successfully completed all JCAHO surveys. Show less



University of South Alabama Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Administrator

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1995

  Responsible for planning and day-to-day supervision of Construction, Graduate Medical Education, Laboratory, Medical Affairs, Medical Records, Physical Therapy, Plant Operations, Quality Management, Radiology and Social Services. Supervised over 500 FTEs and $20,000,000 in operating expenses. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer of an 800 bed, 3-hospital, tertiary health system. Responsibilities on an interim basis: Pharmacy, Admitting, Cardiac Catherization and Heart Station. Other positions held: Administrative Resident, Director of Admitting/Patient Accounts and Director of Medical Records. Accomplishments included: Reduced operating costs for overall division 15% while maintaining positive morale. Served as the University of South Alabama Hospitals' representative for the negotiation of a managed care contract with the State of Alabama Medicaid Commission. Successfully wrote and presented Certificate of Need applications for a Renal Transplant Program, Ambulatory Surgery Center and Linear Accelerator. Served on Medicaid Commissioner's Council to develop Medicaid Waiver Program for State of Alabama. Successfully completed all JCAHO surveys. Show less