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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

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 VariscoExecutive Director of Market Development – St Luke’s HealthHoustonJoined 12/2024
Shaneel BrarSenior Financial Analysist: Physician Compensation – AscensionMaxwell, TXJoined 12/2024