The HM advisory board is engaged and committed to the success of the program. The members represent a broad section of the healthcare industry.
This important University group of industry leaders and educators provides valuable advice and support on trends and issues in healthcare and healthcare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Svanningsen | President | Healthcare Management Student Association, UMN |
| Ryan Armbruster | Senior Fellow and Director of Healthcare Administration Executive Studies | School of Public Health, UMN |
| Karen Erickson | Vice-President, CEO Communications and Operations | Medtronic, Inc. |
| Nordeen Gangani | Chief People and Culture Officer | Lifesource |
| Bridgette Grobe* | MBA Candidate | Booth School of Business, University of Chicago |
| Thomas Harris, Jr. | Healthcare Consultant | |
| Jessica Hausauer | Chief Executive Officer | National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care |
| Amy Jerdee | President / CEO | St. Francis Regional Medical Center |
| Fiyyaz Karim* | Co-director, Graduate Studies; Resident Faculty, MPS, in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling | CCAPS |
| Geoff Kaufmann** | Retired Healthcare CEO | |
| William Kenney** | CEO | Dermatology Consultants, PA |
| James (Jim) King | Senior Partner and Board Services Solutions Leader | WittKieffer |
| Catherine Klugherz | VP of Medicine Specialties | Park Nicollet |
| Brian Mast | National Vice President of Operations | Agiliti |
| Sean McMoore** | Diversity Recruitment and Retention Supervisor | Minnesota Department of Human Services |
| Adeline (Addie) Morrell | Director of Operations | Ecumen |
| Gladys Ogunsegha | Strategic Product Director | Optum |
| Jennifer Schoenecker** | Associate Vice President of Improvement | Minnesota Hospital Association |
| Josh Schreiner | Chief Product Officer | HealthEZ |
| Sameer Siraj** | Senior Vice President | Norstella |
| Ellie Skelton | Executive Director | Touchstone Mental Health |
| Nicholas Smith* | Associate Director of Strategy & Planning | UnitedHealthcare |
| Dan Strittmater | VP of Innovation & Bench Strength | Monarch Healthcare Management |
| Antonio Toft | Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | UnitedHealthcare Group |
* HM Alumni
** Faculty member