Experience

New York Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate, Health Policy

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  I currently manage the Health Policy activities for the Delta Population Health Institute at NYIT Jonesboro's Medical School. Our mission is to create a culture of health through education, research, policy engagement, and community engagement. I am building a network of medical students, faculty & staff, legislators, health sector leaders, and community members to shift the eight-state Mississippi Delta region to a "health-in-all-policies" approach. Although the Delta has many great… Show more I currently manage the Health Policy activities for the Delta Population Health Institute at NYIT Jonesboro's Medical School. Our mission is to create a culture of health through education, research, policy engagement, and community engagement. I am building a network of medical students, faculty & staff, legislators, health sector leaders, and community members to shift the eight-state Mississippi Delta region to a "health-in-all-policies" approach. Although the Delta has many great assets and is steeped in culture and history, the region has experienced some of the country’s most significant social, health and economic challenges. We are working collaboratively across all sectors to cultivate thriving and resilient communities. Through our work, together we are improving health outcomes for all and eliminating health inequities in our communities, while strengthening our country's appreciation for investing in the health of rural America. Show less I currently manage the Health Policy activities for the Delta Population Health Institute at NYIT Jonesboro's Medical School. Our mission is to create a culture of health through education, research, policy engagement, and community engagement. I am building a network of medical students, faculty & staff, legislators, health sector leaders, and community members to shift the eight-state Mississippi Delta region to a "health-in-all-policies" approach. Although the Delta has many great… Show more I currently manage the Health Policy activities for the Delta Population Health Institute at NYIT Jonesboro's Medical School. Our mission is to create a culture of health through education, research, policy engagement, and community engagement. I am building a network of medical students, faculty & staff, legislators, health sector leaders, and community members to shift the eight-state Mississippi Delta region to a "health-in-all-policies" approach. Although the Delta has many great assets and is steeped in culture and history, the region has experienced some of the country’s most significant social, health and economic challenges. We are working collaboratively across all sectors to cultivate thriving and resilient communities. Through our work, together we are improving health outcomes for all and eliminating health inequities in our communities, while strengthening our country's appreciation for investing in the health of rural America. Show less



NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Lecturer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Teaching Health Policy for Master's Level Candidates within Highly Ranked Health Administration program. Class 100% virtual. Teaching Health Policy for Master's Level Candidates within Highly Ranked Health Administration program. Class 100% virtual.



Consilience Group, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager

  • 2019 - 2021

  Designed, sold and led complex consulting projects in the Social Service sector, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development, and system improvement/design projects. The Consilience Group practice focuses on developing systems of care across social sector organizations to enable people to live their best lives, with deep expertise in heath equity and the social determinants of health. Examples of managed projects include: * Working with the Missouri Foundation… Show more Designed, sold and led complex consulting projects in the Social Service sector, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development, and system improvement/design projects. The Consilience Group practice focuses on developing systems of care across social sector organizations to enable people to live their best lives, with deep expertise in heath equity and the social determinants of health. Examples of managed projects include: * Working with the Missouri Foundation of Health to embed Health Equity principles in rural MO; * Strengthened the State of Missouri Foster Care system through State/agency collaboration with the MO Coalition of Children's Agencies; * Created the foundation of a Delta Population Heath Institute with NYIT College of Medicine, Jonesboro; * Developed the structure for aligning charter schools and the St. Louis Public School district in the City of St. Louis through the St. Louis Schools Collaborative; * Created a health care market strategy for the "Driving the Dream", Social Determinants of Health initiative of the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) region. Show less Designed, sold and led complex consulting projects in the Social Service sector, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development, and system improvement/design projects. The Consilience Group practice focuses on developing systems of care across social sector organizations to enable people to live their best lives, with deep expertise in heath equity and the social determinants of health. Examples of managed projects include: * Working with the Missouri Foundation… Show more Designed, sold and led complex consulting projects in the Social Service sector, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development, and system improvement/design projects. The Consilience Group practice focuses on developing systems of care across social sector organizations to enable people to live their best lives, with deep expertise in heath equity and the social determinants of health. Examples of managed projects include: * Working with the Missouri Foundation of Health to embed Health Equity principles in rural MO; * Strengthened the State of Missouri Foster Care system through State/agency collaboration with the MO Coalition of Children's Agencies; * Created the foundation of a Delta Population Heath Institute with NYIT College of Medicine, Jonesboro; * Developed the structure for aligning charter schools and the St. Louis Public School district in the City of St. Louis through the St. Louis Schools Collaborative; * Created a health care market strategy for the "Driving the Dream", Social Determinants of Health initiative of the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) region. Show less



St. Louis Regional Health Commission

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Cheif Executive Officer

  • Apr 2002 - Dec 2018

  Provided overall direction and leadership as first CEO of $25 million organization that focuses on improving access to health care and reducing health disparities. Fully responsible for Board relations, budget and cash flow management, press and public relations, and all staff activities. Key accomplishments included: • Created, led, and managed all financial and plan operations of an outpatient health plan for more than 26,000 covered lives in the St. Louis region (Gateway to Better… Show more Provided overall direction and leadership as first CEO of $25 million organization that focuses on improving access to health care and reducing health disparities. Fully responsible for Board relations, budget and cash flow management, press and public relations, and all staff activities. Key accomplishments included: • Created, led, and managed all financial and plan operations of an outpatient health plan for more than 26,000 covered lives in the St. Louis region (Gateway to Better Health). Results included: - Developed and managed a $25 million (annual) health plan, including securing all local, State, and Federal financing to fund program – successfully met all operational goals and managed all operations with a 15% administration budget. - Created all systems to enroll and manage more than 26,000 people within a one-year timeframe. - Led team to develop all member management, claims processing, claims adjudication, and medical management systems – all payments made on-time to providers with no audit findings. - Created innovative transitions of care systems to lower hospital readmissions and non-emergent emergency department visits – more than 16,000 individuals impacted annually. •Led large-scale, community-based change efforts to increase health access by over 130,000 annual outpatient visits in the St. Louis region (a 20% increase in access for low-income citizens). • Founded four innovative non-profits to integrate health care and improve health outcomes: St. Louis Integrated Health Network, Behavioral Health Network of Greater St. Louis, Health Literacy Media, and Alive & Well Communities. • Implemented numerous cross-organizational transformation efforts to improve health outcomes by more than 20% for age-adjusted mortality, and heart disease, cancer, and diabetes mortality rates. • Raised more than $20 million in national or local grant funds for organizational priorities. Show less Provided overall direction and leadership as first CEO of $25 million organization that focuses on improving access to health care and reducing health disparities. Fully responsible for Board relations, budget and cash flow management, press and public relations, and all staff activities. Key accomplishments included: • Created, led, and managed all financial and plan operations of an outpatient health plan for more than 26,000 covered lives in the St. Louis region (Gateway to Better… Show more Provided overall direction and leadership as first CEO of $25 million organization that focuses on improving access to health care and reducing health disparities. Fully responsible for Board relations, budget and cash flow management, press and public relations, and all staff activities. Key accomplishments included: • Created, led, and managed all financial and plan operations of an outpatient health plan for more than 26,000 covered lives in the St. Louis region (Gateway to Better Health). Results included: - Developed and managed a $25 million (annual) health plan, including securing all local, State, and Federal financing to fund program – successfully met all operational goals and managed all operations with a 15% administration budget. - Created all systems to enroll and manage more than 26,000 people within a one-year timeframe. - Led team to develop all member management, claims processing, claims adjudication, and medical management systems – all payments made on-time to providers with no audit findings. - Created innovative transitions of care systems to lower hospital readmissions and non-emergent emergency department visits – more than 16,000 individuals impacted annually. •Led large-scale, community-based change efforts to increase health access by over 130,000 annual outpatient visits in the St. Louis region (a 20% increase in access for low-income citizens). • Founded four innovative non-profits to integrate health care and improve health outcomes: St. Louis Integrated Health Network, Behavioral Health Network of Greater St. Louis, Health Literacy Media, and Alive & Well Communities. • Implemented numerous cross-organizational transformation efforts to improve health outcomes by more than 20% for age-adjusted mortality, and heart disease, cancer, and diabetes mortality rates. • Raised more than $20 million in national or local grant funds for organizational priorities. Show less



Washington University in St. Louis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • 2001 - 2007

  Instructor in the Masters of Health Administration program - Health Finance Instructor in the Masters of Health Administration program - Health Finance



Quomp LLC

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2000 - 2002

  Provided leadership for $5 million joint venture between Gallagher Insurance, Munich Reinsurance, and Safety National. Led all “start-up” operations, including management of a development team of 40 individuals for direct-to-consumer, on-line business for workers’ compensation market. Secured all venture capital to support operations. Met all business goals and timelines. Provided leadership for $5 million joint venture between Gallagher Insurance, Munich Reinsurance, and Safety National. Led all “start-up” operations, including management of a development team of 40 individuals for direct-to-consumer, on-line business for workers’ compensation market. Secured all venture capital to support operations. Met all business goals and timelines.



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager (2 years), Manager (3 years), Senior Consultant (2 years)

  • 1994 - 2000

  Led consulting projects in the health care industry in the areas of strategic planning and business development, large-scale transformation, and operational improvement. Completed more than 20 projects for health care industry leaders, with leadership of 4 to 45 project staff. Credited with more than $60 million in team sales during tenure. Projects included: • Managed all change-management activities for the first system-wide consolidation of services across 45 hospitals for large… Show more Led consulting projects in the health care industry in the areas of strategic planning and business development, large-scale transformation, and operational improvement. Completed more than 20 projects for health care industry leaders, with leadership of 4 to 45 project staff. Credited with more than $60 million in team sales during tenure. Projects included: • Managed all change-management activities for the first system-wide consolidation of services across 45 hospitals for large health system. • Led strategic planning process and pre-merger analyses for successful hospital acquisition. • Coordinated strategic planning engagement for a $80 million, new-business opportunity in the health care space for Motorola. • Led numerous post-merger integration and quality improvement projects for large health systems. Show less Led consulting projects in the health care industry in the areas of strategic planning and business development, large-scale transformation, and operational improvement. Completed more than 20 projects for health care industry leaders, with leadership of 4 to 45 project staff. Credited with more than $60 million in team sales during tenure. Projects included: • Managed all change-management activities for the first system-wide consolidation of services across 45 hospitals for large… Show more Led consulting projects in the health care industry in the areas of strategic planning and business development, large-scale transformation, and operational improvement. Completed more than 20 projects for health care industry leaders, with leadership of 4 to 45 project staff. Credited with more than $60 million in team sales during tenure. Projects included: • Managed all change-management activities for the first system-wide consolidation of services across 45 hospitals for large health system. • Led strategic planning process and pre-merger analyses for successful hospital acquisition. • Coordinated strategic planning engagement for a $80 million, new-business opportunity in the health care space for Motorola. • Led numerous post-merger integration and quality improvement projects for large health systems. Show less