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SOHA Advisory Board

Join the SOHA Advisory Board

Help Shape the Future of Healthcare Leadership!

The School of Health Administration at Texas State University is seeking distinguished professionals to join our Advisory Board.  As a member, you will have the opportunity to impact the next generation of healthcare leaders and contribute to the strategic growth and success of our programs.

Why Join Our Advisory Board?

1. Influence Healthcare Education

  • Help shape the curriculum to align with industry needs and ensure students are prepared for the evolving healthcare environment.

2. Develop Future Leaders

  • Mentor and inspire students by sharing your experience and expertise, providing guidance for future healthcare professionals.

3. Strengthen Industry Partnerships

  • Foster collaboration between academia and the healthcare industry, expanding networks and creating meaningful partnerships.

4. Support Program Excellence

  • Assist in maintaining and improving the standards of our Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)-accredited programs.

5. Professional Recognition

  • Enhance your professional network and gain recognition as a key leader in shaping healthcare management education.

Advisory Board Member Responsibilities:

  • Attend Meetings: Participate in bi-annual meetings (virtual or in-person).
  • Provide Input: Offer feedback on curriculum development, student internships, and research initiatives.
  • Mentor Students: Engage with students through mentorship programs, guest lectures, and professional networking.
  • Advocate for the School: Serve as a representative of the School of Health Administration within your professional networks and promote program initiatives.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for healthcare professionals, administrators, and industry leaders with a passion for healthcare education and a commitment to shaping the future of healthcare management. Ideal candidates include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare Executives
  • Hospital Administrators
  • Public Health Leaders
  • Managed Care Professionals
  • Healthcare Consultants
  • Policy Makers

How to Get Involved

To express your interest or to nominate a colleague, please complete This Online Form

If you are experiencing issues please use: https://forms.office.com/r/QBPGmxa3Cz

Questions?  Please contact our School Director:

Dr. Cristian Lieneck
Director, School of Health Administration
Texas State University
Email:  clieneck@txstate.edu
Phone:  (512) 245-4462
Website:  https://www.health.txst.edu/ha.html

Make a Difference in Healthcare Education Today!

Current Members

Advisory Board- Roster as of 06/2025

Name

Title/Position

Location

Term Info.

Stephanie Morris (Zipp), MHA, LSSBBDirector of Strategic Initiatives, Community First Health Plans 

San Antonio 

Renewed 06/2024

Paul S. Crews, MPH, FACHE 

Executive Director/CEO 

Mid-Atlantic Health Care System (VISN 6) 

Durham 

Renewed 06/2024

Andrae L. Turner, FACHE Director of Business Operations - Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine 

Houston

Renewed 06/2024

Stacy Foremski, MHA Executive Director, Operations; Office of the CEO/President 

San Antonio 

Renewed 06/2024

Lorraine Lobo Associate Director, Care Transformation 

Houston

Renewed 06/2024

Laura Fohn, MHA, CPHQ, CSSBBChief Operating Officer - Dell Seton Medical Center at Seton Healthcare Family 

Austin

Renewed 06/2024

Joanna Fohn, MHA, LSSGBDirector of Strategy at Eating Recovery Center 

Nashville

Renewed 06/2024

Joel Helmke Chief Operating Officer at Fox Chase Cancer Center 

Philadelphia 

Renewed 06/2024

Josef Hobdy, MHA, LSSGB, FACMPEDirector, Physician Practice Operations at Ascension Medical Group Texas 

Austin

Renewed 06/2024

David Rubenstein, FACHE Executive Mentor supporting US Army Medical Command 

Kentucky 

Renewed 06/2024

Carl DolezalDirector, IS Business Operations at UTMB 

Galveston 

Renewed 06/2024 

James Perez Vice President Clinic Operations at Parkland Hospital 

Dallas 

Renewed 06/2024 

Jon Calvin, FACHE, CPA, CMACEO of Lonestar Circle of Care

Austin

  Joined    07/2024

Chris Sloan, FACHE, CPPS, LSSBB, CPHIMS, MBA, MHA

EVP of Medical Operations, Loyal Source Gov’t Services 

COO and VP of GME, Texas Vista Medical Center 

San Antonio 

Joined 07/2024

Chris Abdmishani Armijo, M.Ed., MHA, MBA, MPH, FACHE, LSSBBAssociate Deputy Director, Compass Connections; Self-employed 

San Antonio 

Joined 07/2024

Kate Henderson, MHA, FACHERegional Market President, Urology Austin

Austin

Joined 10/2024

Casey Savage, MBASenior Contract Implementation Advisor, Vizient Inc. – Provista (non-acute) branch

Irving

Joined 11/2024

Philip Patyk, MBA, MSVaco, Analysis/Financial Modeling

Austin

Joined 11/2024

Robert Honeycutt, MHA, MBAPresident, Christus Santa Rosa - San Marcos

San Marcos

Joined 12/2024

Nicole Mari VariscoExecutive Director of Market Development – St Luke’s Health

Houston

Joined 12/2024

Shaneel BrarSenior Financial Analysist: Physician Compensation – Ascension

Maxwell

Joined 12/2024

Aaron Fox, FACHESystem Vice President of Regional Market Development, Methodist Health System

Dallas

Joined 06/2025