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

NameTitleAffiliation
Ryan ArmbrusterSenior Fellow and Director of Healthcare Administration Executive StudiesUMN School of Public Health
Karen EricksonVice-President, CEO Communications and OperationsMedtronic, Inc.
Nordeen Gangani Chief People and Culture OfficerChief People and Culture Officer
Bridgette Grobe*MBA Graduate StudentHSM Alumni Network
Thomas HarrisExecutive Vice President Operations / COOGillette Children's Hospital
Jessica HausauerExecutive DirectorNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Amy JerdeePresidentSt. Francis Regional Medical Center
Steve JobeExecutive DirectorMN Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
Fiyyaz Karim **Resident Faculty Member - Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral HealthCCAPS
Geoff Kaufmann**HSM FacultyRetired Healthcare CEO
William Kenney**CEODermatology Consultants, PA
Jim KingSenior Partner and Chief Quality OfficerWitt/Kieffer
Catherine KlugherzVP of Medicine SpecialtiesPark Nicollet
Brian MastNational Vice President of OperationsAgiliti
Sean McMooreDiversity Recruitment and Retention SupervisorMN Department of Human Services (DHS)
Kathy MesserliExecutive DirectorMinnesota Home Care Association
Ellen OlsonProject Coordinator, Consultative Events & Customer Experience ProgramsMedtronic, Inc. / HSM Alumni Network
Toby PearsonPresident / CEOCare Providers of Minnesota
Jennifer Schoenecker**Senior Director, Quality and Patient SafetyMinnesota Hospital Association
Peter SchunaChief Executive OfficerPathway Health
Tetyana ShippeeAssociate Professor, Health Policy and ManagementUMN School of Public Health
Sameer SirajSenior Vice PresidentNorstella
Ellie SkeltonExecutive DirectorTouchstone Mental Health
Nicholas Smith*Medicare Advantage Product StrategyUnited Healthcare
Dan StrittmaterVP of Innovation & Bench StrengthMonarch Healthcare Management
Mel SullivanSVP, Chief People OfficerEcumen
Kari ThurlowPresident and CEOLeadingAge Minnesota
Antonio ToftVice President of Global Diversity, Equity and InclusionUnited Healthcare
Mark WehdeChair, Mayo Clinic Engineering; Assistant Professor of Biomedical EngineeringMayo Clinic

* HSM Alumni
** Faculty member