Assistant Professor
Deputy Director
Department of Health Services Research & Administration
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Public Health
Professional Summary
- 2023–Present Assistant Professor and Deputy Director, Department of Health Services Research & Administration, UNMC
- 2021–2023 Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Surgery Center Division, Sutter Care at Home, Walk In Care, Sutter Health
- 2019–2021 Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Valley Medical Foundation (ambulatory div.) Central Region, Sutter Health
- 2017–2019 Chief Administrative Officer, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Sutter Health
- 2016–2017 Vice President of Operations, Sutter Bay Area Medical Foundation (ambulatory div.) East Bay, Sutter Health
- 2013–2016 Chief Administrative Officer, Orthopedics, Eisenhower Medical Center
- 2012–2013 Chief Executive Officer, Nebraska Orthopaedic Associates
- 2012–2013 Adjunct Professor, MBA Program, College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 2006–2013 Adjunct Professor, Health Sciences and PTA Programs, Methodist College
- 2009–2013 Operations Director, Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Health System
- 2004–2009 Director, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Health System
- 2000–2004 Adjunct Professor, MS Physical Therapy Program, University of South Dakota
- 2001–2004 Therapy Services Coordinator, Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Health System
- 2000–2001 Physical Therapist, Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Health System
- 1999–2000 Physical Therapist, Avera Saint Anthony's Hospital, Avera Health System
Education
- DrPH, College of Public Health, UNMC (Anticipated 2024)
- MBA, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- MS, Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota
- BA, Biology, Mount Marty College
Certifications
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
- Fellow, Medical Group Management Association (FACMPE)
Research Interests
- Leadership impact in healthcare and public health culture; leadership in organizational and systems transformation; diversity in leadership
- Health equity; health equity in public policy
- Emergency preparedness in healthcare and public health; aligning strategic planning and preparedness; leadership in emergency preparedness and response; leadership and organizational risk
- Aligning healthcare and public health systems; alignment in emergency preparedness and response
- Workforce sustainability in both clinical and leadership roles in healthcare and public health; the impact of leadership, culture, diversity, and mentoring programs in workforce and leadership development and retention; addressing burnout in both front line and leadership roles
- Access to care; the impact of different models of care on access and health equity
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- Medical Group Management Association
- Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration