The HSM advisory board is engaged and committed to the success of the program. The members represent a broad section of the health care industry.
This important University group of industry leaders and educators provides valuable advice and support on trends and issues in health care and health services management, keeping the program abreast of industry needs and on the leading edge of professional practice. Board members contribute to the quality of students’ educational experiences, enhancing their future roles as leaders in the field.
The advisory board meets twice a year—fall and spring—to learn about program updates, outline new ideas and initiatives, and seek input and direction from board members.
Advisory Board
Name | Title | Affiliation |
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Ryan Armbruster | Senior Fellow and Director of Healthcare Administration Executive Studies | UMN School of Public Health |
Shirley Barnes | Chief Executive Officer | Crest View Senior Communities |
Jose Bernard | Chief of Staff | United Hospital |
Patti Cullen | President/CEO | Care Providers of Minnesota |
Karen Erickson | Senior Director, Cardiac and Vascular Marketing Strategic Solutions & Alliance Development | Vice-President, CEO Communications and Operations |
Trevor Foshang | Former Dean, College of Chiropractic | Campbellsville University |
Bridgette Grobe* | Corporate Associate | UnitedHealthcare |
Jessica Hausauer | Executive Director | Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care |
Amy Jerdee | President | St. Francis Regional Medical Center |
Steve Jobe | Executive Director | MN Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) |
Geoff Kaufmann** | CEO, North Central Blood Services | American Red Cross |
Bill Kenney** | CEO | Dermatology Consultants, PA |
Jim King | Senior Partner and Chief Quality Officer | Witt/Kieffer |
Catherine Klugherz | VP of Medicine Specialties | Park Nicollet |
Brian Mast | National Vice President of Operations | Agiliti |
Sean McMoore | Equity Director | MN Department of Health |
Kathy Messerli | Executive Director | Minnesota Home Care Association |
Nickolas Nyhus** | Chief Administrative Officer | University of Minnesota Physicians |
Ellen Olson | President of the HSM Alumni Network | Medtronic |
Toby Pearson | Vice-President of Advocacy | Care Providers of Minnesota |
Nichole Salaam | Life Source | |
Patrick Sauer | Executive Healthcare Operations and Innovation Leader | |
Jenny Schoenecker** | Senior Director, Quality and Patient Safety | Minnesota Hospital Association |
Tetyana Shippee | Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management | UMN School of Public Health |
Ellie Skelton | Executive Director | Touchstone Mental Health |
Nick Smith* | Vice President, HSM Alumni Network | United Healthcare |
Barb Spurrier | Senior Vice President | Well Living Lab, Inc. |
Dan Strittmater | VP Operations | Monarch Healthcare Management |
Mel Sullivan | SVP, Chief People Officer | Ecumen |
Kari Thurlow | President and CEO | LeadingAge Minnesota |
Antonio Toft | Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | UnitedHealthcare |
* HSM Alumni
** Faculty member
Current as of September 2023