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
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 12/2024
Name | Title/Position | Location | Term Info |
Stephanie Morris (Zipp), MHA, LSSBB | Director of Strategic Initiatives, Community First Health Plans | San Antonio | Renewed 6/2024 |
Paul S. Crews, MPH, FACHE | Executive Director/CEO Mid-Atlantic Health Care System (VISN 6) | Durham | Renewed 6/2024 |
Andrae L. Turner, FACHE | Director of Business Operations - Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine | Houston | Renewed 6/2024 |
Stacy Foremski, MHA | Executive Director, Operations; Office of the CEO/President | San Antonio | Renewed 6/2024 |
Lorraine Lobo | Associate Director, Care Transformation | Houston | Renewed 6/2024 |
Laura Fohn, MHA, CPHQ, CSSBB | Chief Operating Officer - Dell Seton Medical Center at Seton Healthcare Family | Austin | Renewed 6/2024 |
Joanna Fohn, MHA, LSSGB | Director of Strategy at Eating Recovery Center | Nashville | Renewed 6/2024 |
Joel Helmke | Chief Operating Officer at Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia | Renewed 6/2024 |
Josef Hobdy, MHA, LSSGB, FACMPE | Director, Physician Practice Operations at Ascension Medical Group Texas | Austin | Renewed 6/2024 |
David Rubenstein, FACHE | Executive Mentor supporting US Army Medical Command | Kentucky | Renewed 6/2024 |
Carl Dolezal | Director, IS Business Operations at UTMB | Galveston | Renewed 6/2024 |
James Perez | Vice President Clinic Operations at Parkland Hospital | Dallas | Renewed 6/2024 |
Jon Calvin, FACHE, CPA, CMA | CEO of Lonestar Circle of Care | Austin | Joined 7/2024 |
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 7/2024 |
Chris Abdmishani Armijo, M.Ed., MHA, MBA, MPH, FACHE, LSSBB | Associate Deputy Director, Compass Connections; self-employed | San Antonio | Joined 7/2024 |
Kate Henderson, MHA, FACHE | Regional Market President, Urology Austin | Austin | Joined 10/2024 |
Casey Savage, MBA | Senior Contract Implementation Advisor, Vizient Inc. – Provista (non-acute) branch | Irving, TX | Joined 11/2024 |
Philip Patyk, MBA, MS | Vaco, Analysis/Financial Modeling
| Austin | Joined 11/2024 |
Robert Honeycutt, MHA, MBA | President, Christus Santa Rosa - San Marcos | San Marcos | Joined 12/2024 |
Nicole Mari Varisco | Executive Director of Market Development – St Luke’s Health | Houston | Joined 12/2024 |
Shaneel Brar | Senior Financial Analysist: Physician Compensation – Ascension | Maxwell, TX | Joined 12/2024 |