Health Choice Network's 31st Annual Board Educational Conference

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Dennis Owen currently serves as the Director of CISO Services for the Chief Information Security Office Team at Health Choice Network. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology field, 10 of which have been with Health Choice Network, Dennis brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He holds certifications across various disciplines of Information Technology, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and security awareness. His main objectives revolve around spreading security awareness through user education, mitigating security vulnerabilities to protect networks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Maylee is Chief Information Officer for Health Choice Network, a successful nation-wide collaboration among health centers, health center-controlled networks and partners. By providing key business services, strategic initiatives and the latest in health information technology, participants can improve patient outcomes through increased efficiencies and more accessible care. She joined the organization in January of 2018 and is responsible for all HCN Health IT strategies that deliver excellent patient care and improve outcomes through technology innovation for all member centers across the country. She also serves as the Organization’s HIPAA Security Officer. In prior roles, she has delivered cutting edge BI solutions, Mobile applications for both patients and care teams to include global telehealth solutions, patient and customer engagement, and has led projects implementing ERP and enterprise business applications that span across multiple countries.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

Dr. Gaelle Laurore-Fray is a board-certified family medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with a fervent passion for community health and medical education. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Laurore-Fray spent the first decade of her life in her native country, Haiti. Due to political unrest, she and her family moved to Miami, FL where she completed her middle school and high school education. She went on to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ, where she majored in Psychology with a focus on neuroscience.  She obtained her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medine (LECOM) in Bradenton, FL in 2011 and completed her residency at Broward Health in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2014.

Immediately following residency, Dr. Laurore-Fray joined Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in FL, where she currently holds many roles such as Executive Vice President of Medicine and Medical Education and Medical Director of the Tampa Family Infusion Center. She oversees the growth and development of residency programs within TFHC, including the newly founded Family Medicine residency program in partnership with BayCare Health, and the upcoming Pediatrics residency program in partnership with Dr. Kiran Patel Institute of Graduate Medical Education (KPIGME). Dr. Laurore-Fray also spearheaded the new weight loss program at TFHC, currently servicing around 1,100 TFHC patients monthly in the program. 

In her spare time, Dr. Laurore-Fray enjoys spending time at home with her husband and two children. She has a keen eye for interior design and enjoys doing DIY projects at home.  

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Katie Chatterton is the Vice President of Sales at PointCare, having previously served as Global Director of Sales Enablement for a document automation company. She leads the revenue organization in its mission to simplify public health coverage for millions of Americans, pioneering AI integration across the sales function to make healthcare more accessible for those who need it most.

Working closely with CEO Everett Lebherz, Katie has transformed how PointCare connects with healthcare facilities and government agencies, significantly improving communication of complex coverage options to stakeholders supporting Medicaid beneficiaries. Her philosophy that "AI creates, humans curate" has enabled her team to flip the traditional sales model, exemplifying how thoughtfully applied technology enhances human-centered sales while driving measurable results.

Katie is recognized as a thought leader in building revenue teams and AI applications for sales in regulated industries. Her "AI for All" framework helps sales professionals leverage technology to enhance their strengths while automating administrative tasks. She regularly speaks at industry events on closing the AI adoption gap for women in sales and technology leadership, and hosts all-female sales retreats for hundreds of talented women in the field.

Everett Lebherz is the Co-Founder and CEO of PointCare, a company focused on simplifying public health coverage for millions of Americans. He started his career by founding EVCO Insurance Services upon graduating from Saint Mary's College of California in 2005, where he earned a degree in Honors Finance. EVCO specializes in employee benefi ts and HR technology brokerage. Lebherz has been instrumental in managing health coverage for both Medicaid benefi ciaries and those on group insurance.

He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four children. His work is driven by the goal to simplify complex information, particularly in the health insurance sector. At PointCare, Lebherz collaborates with his father, Phil Lebherz, who is also a signifi cant fi gure in health insurance, having founded LISI and the Foundation for Health Coverage Education.

Everett Lebherz highlights his commitment to improving the public coverage experience and aiding small to medium businesses with employee benefi ts. He has been vocal about issues like Medicaid redetermination, emphasizing the need for better systems to maintain coverage for those in need.

Jeff is a member of FORVIS and leader of the firmwide Community Health Centers Center of Excellence.  He manages audit and cost report preparation services and provides consulting services in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, federal grant reporting and operational issues.  Jeff also serves as a firmwide resource regarding federal audit guidelines and their application to community health centers.

His expertise is routinely called upon by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), state primary care associations and the Bureau of Primary Health Care for financial analysis of issues important to community health centers.  He serves as a resource to state primary care organizations and state Medicaid programs on Medicaid prospective payment system issues and the cost report submission and settlement process specific to state Medicaid programs.  He also provides training to individual health center management teams and boards of directors on financial management issues.

Ben Gilbert has served as Evara Health’s Chief Financial Officer since 2016. During this time, he has provided leadership and supervision of all Evara Health financial activities. This includes the opening of numerous new facilities, as well as the introduction and expansion of services such as Chiropractic, Behavioral Health and Telehealth. Ben also leads many of the financial operations areas of the organization to include Contact Center Operations, Revenue Cycle Management, Materials Management, Marketing, Workforce Management, and Process Improvement.  He was most recently named to lead the Evara Health Foundation. 

Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida. He has over 30 years of health care leadership experience including leadership roles as Hospital CFO, a venture capital backed pharmacy services organization, and the home health industry focused on the largest home health capitated contract in America, all in his home state of Florida.

Jerry Carlson is a cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with over 22 years of leadership experience at Microsoft and in multiple startup ventures. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, built Zero Trust and GenAI compliance strategies, and helped nonprofits strengthen their security posture.

He has assisted many small and large businesses in transitioning from an outdated best of breed model to a best-in-class integrated security platform, lowering their security expenses, enhancing their visibility, and ultimately decreasing risk.

Dennis Owen currently serves as the Director of CISO Services for the Chief Information Security Office Team at Health Choice Network. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology field, 10 of which have been with Health Choice Network, Dennis brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He holds certifications across various disciplines of Information Technology, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and security awareness. His main objectives revolve around spreading security awareness through user education, mitigating security vulnerabilities to protect networks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Christian Sevilla is the Cybersecurity Manager at Health Choice Network, with a background in healthcare security operations, compliance, and risk management. In his role, he supports the CISO department in leading key initiatives spanning security awareness training, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and the deployment of enterprise security technologies. His experience includes working within hospital systems and collaborating on healthcare technology initiatives in the private sector, where he has led efforts to modernize outdated platforms and streamline operational processes. Christian focuses on bridging technical solutions with operational needs to protect sensitive data and support organizational resilience.

Stephen Lytle is a forward-thinking HR executive and recognized strategist at the intersection of technology, workforce development, and organizational transformation. With over 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, retail, and technology, he currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of People & Culture at Evara Health, where he drives culture enhancement, workforce planning, and talent optimization—resulting in reduced turnover, elevated employee engagement, and strengthened employer branding.

Stephen’s influence reaches far beyond his corporate role. As Principal Consultant at 813HR, he advises organizations on HR strategy, operations, and the integration of emerging technologies. A nationally respected voice on the future of work, he has led conversations on AI in the workplace and HR innovation at conferences across the country. His leadership includes past service on the Board of the HR Association of Broward County and strategic roles at Walmart and Target, where he spearheaded talent acquisition, culture transformation, and leadership development.

A lifelong learner, Stephen holds degrees from the University of South Florida and Purdue University. His work has earned him accolades such as the “40 Under 40” by Tampa Business Journal and the “Excellence in HR Award” from South Florida Business & Wealth.

Tim Weldon has an industry track record distinguished by 30+ years of corporate development and change management accomplishments. Tim brings exceptional insight and experience to his role at Health Choice Network. A leader with a passion for helping health centers create the fastest path to sustainable growth and sustainability, Tim blends his deep industry knowledge with strong financial and operational acumen to develop strategies that result in measurable improvements. 

Iliana Farinas is a dedicated and results-oriented customer service professional with over 3 decades of providing exceptional support to FQHC clients.  With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Iliana has honed her communication skills to effectively address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive customer experience.  She is known for her empathetic approach and problem-solving abilities. 

Currently serving as the Director of Health Center Engagement at Health Choice Network, she specializes in providing superior customer service while focusing on the Health Centers’ strategic goals. 

Iliana is an alumnus of Florida International School of Business and has been instrumental in the Implementation and training of ERP financial solutions within community Health Centers.  

Throughout her career, Iliana has consistently demonstrated a passion for exceeding customer expectations.  Her proficiency in handling challenging situations with tact and diplomacy has earned him a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness.  Whether managing customer inquiries via phone, email or live chat, Iliana’s ability to establish rapport and build lasting relationships has resulted in high customer satisfaction ratings. 

Amanda Dreasher was previously employed for two years as a labor and delivery nurse at Newman Regional Health, the local hospital in Emporia, KS., where she gained experience in assisting with deliveries, caring for mothers and babies, as well as being a charge nurse.

Dreasher joined the health center staff in 2000 as a Registered Nurse. Through her time at CareArc she has worked in Public Health and in our medical clinic, rising to the role of Medical Clinic Manager before becoming COO in 2018. Dreasher’s longevity at the health center and familiarity with federally qualified health centers made her an ideal candidate for our COO role. Her management skills are key in her ability to effectively lead an organization with employees at multiple levels in various clinic disciplines.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

Barry Ronk's adventure in dentistry began in 2007, the start of nearly twenty-years making the world safe for teeth! From sales roles at Patterson Dental to joining SprintRay seven years ago, Barry's journey has been driven by a genuine enthusiasm for serving patients and practitioners by advancing dental care. Today, as the Lead Clinical Trainer at SprintRay, where he manages the contract trainer team, he's found his bliss. Barry's diverse background in the industry, spanning from dental implants, cutting-edge dental technology, customer support, onboarding and training as well as operations, has only amplified his core passion: helping dental teams thrive in delivering efficient, patient-focused care. After all this time, Barry wholeheartedly believes he has the greatest job in the world.

John Cox's career in the dental industry spans four-decades where he has served as a senior executive working for leading companies including Ormco, Nobel Biocare, Henry Schein and SprintRay. John has dedicated his professional journey to advancing specialty dentistry—including orthodontics, implantology, and cutting-edge technologies such as CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D printing and AI Design. For the past five years, he has served as Chief Growth Officer at SprintRay, where he is responsible for leading the company’s commercial growth and strategic initiatives, helping to shape the future of digital dentistry through innovation and execution.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, DeShawn Minnis specializes in Epic Systems applications, including MyChart, Bridges, Cadence, and Epic Ambulatory. Currently serving as an Epic Applications and Integrations Analyst at Health Choice Network, DeShawn has been instrumental in optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

DeShawn's career trajectory showcases a commitment to both technical proficiency and clinical insight. Prior to his current role, he contributed to Proliance Surgeons as an IT Applications & NextGen Implementation Analyst and served as an EHR Analyst at Vitreoretinal Associates of Washington. His journey began as an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer, where he gained firsthand experience in patient care and medical imaging.

Educationally, DeShawn holds a Medical Assistance Diploma and has studied at Everest College-Renton, equipping him with a diverse skill set that bridges healthcare and technology.

Based in Seattle, Washington, DeShawn is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and is always open to connecting with professionals in the healthcare IT community.

Jerry Carlson is a cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with over 22 years of leadership experience at Microsoft and in multiple startup ventures. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, built Zero Trust and GenAI compliance strategies, and helped nonprofits strengthen their security posture.

He has assisted many small and large businesses in transitioning from an outdated best of breed model to a best-in-class integrated security platform, lowering their security expenses, enhancing their visibility, and ultimately decreasing risk.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Matthew D. Frost is a Protective Security Advisor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where he safeguards critical infrastructure across South Florida and helps cultivate enduring cultures of security in both public- and private-sector organizations. A 27-year U.S. Army veteran, Matthew served in the Army Intelligence Corps and Military Police Corps, earning the Bronze Star and three Meritorious Service Medals while holding posts that ranged from Electronic Warfare Specialist to Anti-Terrorism Special Agent.

After retiring from the military, Matthew led network-security and incident-response teams in the private sector and now partners with local, state, and federal agencies—as well as Fortune 500 boards—to secure high-consequence venues, including preparations for the FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Known for translating complex threat landscapes into actionable mitigation roadmaps, he delivers straight-talk assessments that resonate from the C-suite to the operations floor.

Committed to staying ahead of emerging threats, Matthew is currently studying artificial intelligence for network security and machine-learning language models, exploring how advanced analytics can predict, detect, and neutralize modern attack vectors. Away from the office, he mentors veterans entering cybersecurity and prototypes security-focused hardware on a fleet of homemade 3D printers in his garage—continuing a lifelong habit of hands-on innovation and relentless curiosity.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

Nick Reschke is the Executive Director of Revenue Cycle Operations at Health Choice Network (HCN), where he provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s Revenue Cycle Solutions (RCS) division. With nearly 14 years of progressive experience in healthcare revenue cycle management—including four years at HCN—Nick has a proven track record of delivering results through innovation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Most recently under his leadership, RCS centers have achieved a 29% reduction in Days in AR, accelerating cash flow and enhancing financial performance across member health centers. He has also led initiatives that resulted in a 13%+ increase in fee-for-service revenue, including the successful acquisition of Medicare Wrap contracts, execution of payer reprocessing projects, and the launch of targeted, revenue-generating activities.

Nick is passionate about transforming revenue cycle operations through automation and strategic process improvement. His focus on reducing manual workload has enabled teams to redirect their efforts toward high-impact, revenue-driving activities. His work not only improves bottom-line results but also supports long-term sustainability and scalability for community health centers.

Michael Bivins serves as the Director of RCM Optimization at HCN, where he is responsible for driving performance improvements across the revenue cycle in collaboration with internal teams and partner health centers. With over 10 years of specialized experience in revenue cycle management and five years of hands-on Epic experience, Michael is certified in Epic Cogito, which reinforces his commitment to leveraging data and analytics to guide operational decisions. He partners closely with senior leadership to design and implement optimized workflows, develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Michael is passionate about using strategic insight and process improvement to create scalable, sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and increase revenue integrity across the network.

Ashley N. McPhie, MD is a Pediatrician and the Chief Medical Information Officer at Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) in Tampa, FL. Dr. McPhie completed her undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA and her medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She went on to complete her Pediatric Residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She joined Tampa Family Health Centers in 2014 and has quickly elevated in her role as a physician leader and executive.

In her role as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Dr. McPhie increases access to quality healthcare in underserved communities throughout Hillsborough County. She brings extensive expertise in healthcare technology and clinical informatics. Dr. McPhie leads transformative initiatives to enhance patient care through data-driven strategies, bridging the gap between technology and medicine to improve outcomes and streamline healthcare operations at TFHC. She impacts over 113,000 individual patient lives annually by overseeing 14 health care centers, an infusion center, clinical staff, value-based operations, and over 115 medical, dental, and pharmacy providers combined.

Dr. McPhie was recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2022, as a 40 under 40 honoree and then again in 2024 as Businesswoman of the Year. In addition, Dr. McPhie sits on the Healthy Start Board of Directors, is the Vice Chair of the Hillsborough County Medical Advisory Board Medical Subcommittee and is a current member of the Black Infant and Maternal Mortality (BIMM) Task Force for Hillsborough County.

Her hobbies include reading, brunching, fishing, traveling and spending time with family.   

Brian White is the Executive Vice President of Medical affairs for Tampa Family Health Centers. He is a family practice nurse practitioner that has worked in community health for 11 of his 19 years in practice. Brian is well versed in medical management and oversight of staff. He has worked in nursing homes, Medicare clinics, and urgent care clinics over his career. During his profession in healthcare spanning more than two decades, he has been a strong advocate for patients and their families firmly believing that all patients deserve the same quality of care regardless of the setting.

Joseph Kozon serves as the Director of Clinical Applications at Health Choice Network, overseeing the areas of Epic Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Health Information Management, Patient Experience, and 3rd Party Integrations. Prior to joining HCN in 2021 as an Epic Applications Architect, Joe spent 15 years working with Healthcare Centers across the country implementing multiple EHR solutions. Joseph’s Epic certifications in EpicCare Ambulatory, Prelude, Bridges, MyChart, Gallery, and CRM along with multiple years of full life cycle EHR implementations in both analyst and leadership roles provide a wide range of knowledge and experience. 

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, DeShawn Minnis specializes in Epic Systems applications, including MyChart, Bridges, Cadence, and Epic Ambulatory. Currently serving as an Epic Applications and Integrations Analyst at Health Choice Network, DeShawn has been instrumental in optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

DeShawn's career trajectory showcases a commitment to both technical proficiency and clinical insight. Prior to his current role, he contributed to Proliance Surgeons as an IT Applications & NextGen Implementation Analyst and served as an EHR Analyst at Vitreoretinal Associates of Washington. His journey began as an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer, where he gained firsthand experience in patient care and medical imaging.

Educationally, DeShawn holds a Medical Assistance Diploma and has studied at Everest College-Renton, equipping him with a diverse skill set that bridges healthcare and technology.

Based in Seattle, Washington, DeShawn is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and is always open to connecting with professionals in the healthcare IT community.

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Joe Stella is a Patient Experience expert from Epic Systems Corporation. He works closely with Health Choice Network to troubleshoot issues, provide guidance on new projects, and optimize system configuration.

Kevie has over 25 years of experience as a business partner, human resources practitioner, and strategic HR consultant. Kevie began her career as an HR practitioner and leader in various industries prior to becoming a consultant. Kevie joined Gallagher in 2008 and currently serves as a leader in Gallagher’s Talent Practice. She consults with clients to help them achieve organizational wellbeing by optimizing their people priorities and practices.  Kevie works closely with other Gallagher colleagues to bring data driven solutions to organizations across a myriad of industries. Prior to her current regional role, Kevie managed an HR and Compensation Consulting Practice within Gallagher’s Nashville branch. 

Kevie is an engaging national speaker on various strategic HR topics and provides strategic and practical guidance for heightening employers’ effectiveness in recruiting, retaining, and rewarding talent.  

A member of FORVIS, Catherine provides specialized consulting services to CHCs receiving federal grant funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act).

She offers financially focused technical support to CHC management teams and helps clients strengthen financial departments through education, mentoring, and technical assistance. Her services include performing assessments of financial operations, clean-up work to assist in preparation for financial statement audits, and monthly financial statement reporting. Catherine also trains financial staff on generally accepted accounting principles and federal regulations related to grant funding and the development and review of policies and procedures.

Catherine is frequently involved with projects that assess CHC program compliance. She assists with the preparation of numerous types of federal reports and budget submissions as well as the review, analysis, and audits of 340B programs and contractual relationships. In addition, she provides training to help CHCs comply with federal regulations, including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR §200) and §330 of the PHS Act. 

Jeff is a member of FORVIS and leader of the firmwide Community Health Centers Center of Excellence.  He manages audit and cost report preparation services and provides consulting services in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, federal grant reporting and operational issues.  Jeff also serves as a firmwide resource regarding federal audit guidelines and their application to community health centers.

His expertise is routinely called upon by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), state primary care associations and the Bureau of Primary Health Care for financial analysis of issues important to community health centers.  He serves as a resource to state primary care organizations and state Medicaid programs on Medicaid prospective payment system issues and the cost report submission and settlement process specific to state Medicaid programs.  He also provides training to individual health center management teams and boards of directors on financial management issues.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Barry Ronk's adventure in dentistry began in 2007, the start of nearly twenty-years making the world safe for teeth! From sales roles at Patterson Dental to joining SprintRay seven years ago, Barry's journey has been driven by a genuine enthusiasm for serving patients and practitioners by advancing dental care. Today, as the Lead Clinical Trainer at SprintRay, where he manages the contract trainer team, he's found his bliss. Barry's diverse background in the industry, spanning from dental implants, cutting-edge dental technology, customer support, onboarding and training as well as operations, has only amplified his core passion: helping dental teams thrive in delivering efficient, patient-focused care. After all this time, Barry wholeheartedly believes he has the greatest job in the world.

John Cox's career in the dental industry spans four-decades where he has served as a senior executive working for leading companies including Ormco, Nobel Biocare, Henry Schein and SprintRay. John has dedicated his professional journey to advancing specialty dentistry—including orthodontics, implantology, and cutting-edge technologies such as CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D printing and AI Design. For the past five years, he has served as Chief Growth Officer at SprintRay, where he is responsible for leading the company’s commercial growth and strategic initiatives, helping to shape the future of digital dentistry through innovation and execution.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Mr. Oscar E Perez is the Chief Application & Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Perez has been in Healthcare IT for over 25 years. He has a proven record of achievement in strategic planning and digital transformation. Known for developing and building high performing teams that enable technology throughout the entire organization, Mr. Perez is accomplished in addressing business and clinical critical issues, utilizing technology and innovative approaches while managing costs and reducing risks. He’s worked at various healthcare systems including academic medical centers like the University of Miami Healthcare System and large public healthcare systems like Jackson Memorial. Most recently he was Vice President of IT at Memorial Healthcare System, a 6-hospital public healthcare system that includes Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Broward County, Florida. Mr. Perez received a bachelor’s in management information systems (MIS) from FIU and a master’s in healthcare business administration (MBA) from the University of Miami. He also serves on the board for South Florida HIMSS and is a member of CHIME and NACHC.

Mr. Hamilton is a master’s prepared Nurse Informaticist with 17 years of experience in both in-patient nursing care and outpatient community health as well as nursing administration. As the Chief Informatics Officer, Mr. Hamilton is responsible for developing clinical decision support and National Clinical Performance Measures and integrating them in to electronic health records.  He is leading the organization’s efforts related to developing Health IT support for Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Homes, and Care Coordination. Recently, Mr. Hamilton launched, designed, and led the development of an innovative Enterprise Data Warehouse program to support quality reporting, research, and care coordination. Prior to working for AllianceChicago, Mr. Hamilton was a Pediatric Critical Care nurse and a member of a large academic hospital Health IT team supporting the implementation of clinical information systems. He has also served as the Director of Patient Care Services for Howard Brown Health, a FQHC. Mr. Hamilton is the Past President of the Board of the Centricity Healthcare User Group (CHUG) and is also a member of several local, state, and national working groups related to Health IT and performance measurement. In addition, he is as an adjunct faculty at Loyola University School of Nursing and the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Nursing. Mr. Hamilton holds a BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing Business and Health Systems Administration with a focus on Nursing Informatics from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Mr. Hamilton is a Fellow of the third class of the Health Innovators Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. 

Dr. Rasool's research is focused on building robust, trustworthy, safe, and fair AI for improving cancer care.  His lab is developing deep and machine learning models for integrating multi-modal, multi-resolution, heterogeneous datasets to answer clinically relevant questions and optimize treatment decisions for personalized cancer care.

Matt Harrington is a software developer at Epic where he works on the Cognitive Computing team. Matt has been at Epic for 6.5 years and has technical experience across Epic's Cogito analytics suite, starting with business intelligence and data visualization to his current focus on healthcare AI. In his capacity on the Cognitive Computing team, he leads a team of developers building infrastructural capabilities for AI deployment and monitoring. Matt also collaborates with other Epic development teams and customer organizations who are developing, deploying, and monitoring AI solutions within Epic workflows.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Crystal Lopez serves as Vice President of Quality Management at Miami Beach Community Health Center. She has been with the organization for 8 years driving strategic initiatives and clinical analytics. Her focus remains steadfast on elevating population health and ensuring regulatory compliance, excelling in root cause analysis and using Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality management consistently. As a licensed practical nurse, her commitment to healthcare excellence is evident in the way MBCHC has advanced care coordination and disease management. Through the integration of healthcare informatics, she has worked to develop robust systems that support MBCHC's mission of delivering superior patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Jackie is the FOCUS Regional Director in Florida. In this role, she works with healthcare institutions and key stakeholders to develop and implement replicable model programs that embody best practices in blood-borne virus screening and linkage to care. Jackie has led with influence and created a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Health to help efficiently address multiple public health epidemics. Prior to joining Gilead, Jackie worked for Baptist Health South Florida for 15 years in roles ranging from clinical, finance, and hospital operations. Under her leadership as director of administrative projects, Jackie oversaw the implementation of innovative programs that focus on “whole person” of care with a community integrated approach—which made and has allowed the health system to remain a local and national leader in patient care.

Daniel Parras is a Research Data Scientist & Manager at Health Choice Network (HCN), dedicated to transforming complex health data into actionable insights that advance health equity for underserved communities. Driven by a passion for eliminating health disparities and improving access to care, Daniel leads the development and implementation of innovative and scalable data strategies across high-impact projects, including the Promise Fund’s Breast and Cervical Health Navigation database and program evaluation, PCORnet’s ADVANCE Clinical Research Network, Epic’s Cosmos, and the NIH-funded CHW SYSTIM grant.

Daniel’s expertise lies in building robust data infrastructure – from sophisticated databases and geodatabases to de-identified datasets – that empower researchers to investigate health disparities and design targeted interventions. He’s particularly proud of his work on the Promise Fund’s “Promise Equity” project, where he streamlined data collection and reporting for critical women’s wellness programs focused on breast and cervical health navigation.

Looking ahead, Daniel is actively exploring the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop predictive models that identify at-risk individuals and inform proactive, personalized healthcare. He envisions a future where social determinants of health are seamlessly integrated into clinical decision-making, leading to more equitable and effective care for all.

Robert E. Mechanic, M.B.A., is Senior Fellow at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University where his research focuses on health care payment systems and federal health policy. He is also Executive Director of the Institute for Accountable Care, a non-profit research institute dedicated to studying the impact of alternative payment models and assessing innovative care delivery models. Mr. Mechanic has provided strategic and analytic support to numerous organizations participating in Medicare ACO and bundled payment programs. He was previously Senior Vice President with the Massachusetts Hospital Association and Vice President with the Lewin Group, a Washington D.C.-based health care consulting firm. His work has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Health Affairs. From 2011 – 2022 Mr. Mechanic was a trustee of Atrius Health, an 800-physician multispecialty group practice in Eastern Massachusetts. He earned his MBA in finance from The Wharton School.

David Klebonis is a consummate healthcare executive, budding entrepreneur and advocate for physician-led care. As Chief Operating Officer of Palm Beach ACO (PBACO), he is part of the original executive team that helped the physicians achieve more than $790 million in Medicare savings over 11.5 performance years— the highest in ACO history.

Throughout his career, David has been dedicated to supporting independent physicians, blending strategic thinking with hands-on operational experience. Prior to his role at PBACO, he founded two modest healthcare ventures: Medical Insight Partners, a consulting firm and EHR reseller, and CreativeMD, a creative design and marketing agency.

David’s background includes practice administration, where he managed operations and information systems at the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, a respected multi-specialty group in the Palm Beaches. He began his healthcare career in electronic health record (EHR) implementation, helping hundreds of physicians across more than 35 states achieve Meaningful Use during his time as Implementation Consultant at WebMD/Emdeon/Vitera (now Greenway Health).

He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Business Administration, with a specialization in Information Technology, from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. A licensed real estate broker and former Division I athlete, David was a four-year letter winner in baseball at the University of Florida, earning both the Coach’s Award for dedication and the Gator Achievement Award for excellence in academics and athletics.

Known for his collaborative style and mission-driven leadership, David continues to champion innovative, value-based care—ensuring that physicians remain at the center of healthcare transformation.

Lisa Schwartz, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ITSM Academy, leads and directs the strategy and operations of the company.

Lisa is a Certified Process Design Engineer (CPDE), Certified Agile Service Manager (CASM), Certified Agile Process Owner (CAPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and a self-proclaimed process junkie. Lisa holds multiple certifications in Leadership, ITIL, Agile, ISO/IEC 20000 and MOF. 

Since our inception in 2003, Lisa has ensured ITSM Academy is run on best practices principles, focusing on Continual Service Improvement – inside and outside of the training room. 

Lisa’s enthusiasm for IT Service excellence has helped ITSM Academy grow and expand our capabilities to continue to exceed our client’s expectations.

Abraham Polanco is the Executive Director of CIO Services with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, including nearly two decades dedicated to healthcare and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and an Executive MBA, both from the University of South Florida, as well as graduate certificates in Project Management and Executive Leadership from Cornell University.

Known for his ability to lead transformative IT initiatives, Abraham has a proven track record of implementing complex technology solutions that streamline operations, enhance the patient experience, reduce costs, and drive organizational success. His leadership in strategic IT service management (ITSM), particularly through ITIL-based frameworks, has helped multiple organizations achieve efficient, user-centered systems, always on time and under budget.

A frequent speaker at FQHC conferences and training events, Abraham brings a powerful blend of healthcare insight, operational expertise, and vision-driven leadership. At this year’s HCN Educational Conference, he will speak on “Strategic ITSM: Driving Change for Patient-Centered Healthcare,” aligning with the theme “Tactical Moves Connected by Purpose.” His session will offer both strategic perspective and actionable insights into how technology can truly serve the mission of patient-centered care.

Carlos Perez is an accomplished IT executive with over 25 years of experience driving technology strategy and operational excellence across diverse industries. He currently serves as Sr. IT Director at Health Choice Network, delivering CIO-on-Demand services to multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers. Carlos specializes in ITSM, infrastructure leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise service management, and digital transformation. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale IT initiatives, managed multi-site teams, and implemented industry-leading service delivery frameworks including ITIL and SOC compliance. He holds an MBA in Technology Management and is certified in ITIL v3, Lean Six Sigma, and various enterprise IT platforms.

As a partner director for the human insights and human capital management (HCM) strategy consultant group for UKG Incorporated, Teresa Smith advises business leaders and their leadership teams on how to better maximize people-centric strategies to achieve long-term success. With deep expertise in change management process and business innovation, Smith is an advocate for the unmatched value of an empowered workforce, and helps organizations more effectively attract prospective employees, engage existing employees, and holistically develop and manage an exceptional employee experience.

Smith has dedicated the majority of her career to exploring the impact of hr, payroll and workforce management on the workforce. From small businesses to global operations, she is adept to diagnosing customer needs, delivering effective solutions, and collaborating with senior leaders to achieve improved business outcomes. For over 20 years, Smith led workforce management and HCM initiatives at a technology vendor, working closely with sales and management teams to develop critical business strategies for both domestic and global customers. Prior to that, she served as IT Director at a large hospital and IT support and management functions for the Department of Defense.

Smith has earned her SHRM – PMQ, Data Science Certification, Six Sigma, as well as Workforce Management certification, HR Professional certification, Fundamentals of Payroll Processing certification and Corporate Visions certification.

Zaida Naranjo is the Director of Business Applications at Epic, bringing more than two decades of healthcare experience with a strong focus on revenue cycle management and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has led transformative initiatives that enhance system efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve organizational performance.

Zaida is passionate about bridging technology and operations to deliver meaningful impact across the healthcare continuum. Her leadership style centers on collaboration, innovation, and empowering teams to drive sustainable improvements.

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Aidan Parker has been with Epic since 2021, serving on the Revenue Cycle Technical Services team. He is one of the leaders of Epic’s FQHC Success Taskforce, where he focuses on enhancing revenue cycle performance and analytics for health centers across the Epic community. Aidan also works with Epic’s Financial Status Review team, collaborating with healthcare executives around the country to identify strategies that increase revenue, reduce costs through automation and workflow optimization, and ultimately strengthen financial health to better support patient care.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

Farren G. Hurwitz serves as the Director of Strategic Partner Relations at Health Choice Network (HCN), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Doral, Florida. In this role, Hurwitz is responsible for cultivating and managing strategic partnerships that support HCN’s mission to enhance healthcare access and quality for underserved communities across the United States as well build business relations with new likeminded Health Centers. His efforts contribute to the organization's initiatives in integrating advanced health information technologies and improving operational efficiencies for member health centers. Farren also sits on the Board of Directors of HCN's Group Purchasing Organization, CommonWealth Purchasing Group in Boston, Massachusetts since 2013.

Brian De Bien is a certified Epic Ambulatory Analyst with over 21 years of dedicated service at Health Choice Network. He currently supports Wisdom, where he collaborates closely with other application teams to streamline workflows and improve the user experience in the Dental workspace. Known for his deep system knowledge and approachable style, he is passionate about health information technology to make healthcare more efficient and meaningful for both providers and the patients they serve.

Ricardo Gomez is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience and a proven track record of leadership and strategic execution. His expertise spans population health, quality improvement, health information technology, and shared services management. Holding both an Epic Security certification and a Provider maintenance badge, Ricardo previously served for five years as the Director of Population Health and Quality and now leads as the Director of Shared Services. In this role, he oversees the Epic Training team, Epic Security and Provisioning, and Legacy Support (including Sage 300, Dentrix, Intergy EHR, Credible BEHR, and Salesforce). He is also responsible for managing the organization's helpdesk. Previously, as the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Health Solutions at Health Choice Network, Inc., Ricardo managed Business Intelligence, Implementations, and Clinical Operations, playing a pivotal role in Meaningful Use attestation for numerous providers. He also served as Director of Clinical Informatics and Managed Care, where he spearheaded the development of key performance metrics. Ricardo holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Health Services Administration from Florida International University.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

A two-time graduate of the George Washington University, Joe Dunn has spent the last twenty years in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill and in a variety of government relations roles. Joe joined NACHC in January 2021 as Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Research from Cigna. Prior to this he was in senior positions with two offices in the federal delegation representing Connecticut. Joe began his work on behalf of the people of Connecticut in 2010 when he joined then Representative Chris Murphy as his Legislative Director. In 2012, when Congressman Murphy was elected to the Senate, Joe transitioned to being his Senior Policy Advisor. In that role, Joe oversaw all aspects of health policy and was the point person for Sen. Murphy’s Mental Health Reform Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016.

Dr. Lewis is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician with Fellowship training in Geriatrics. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College Medicine.

Joey Resnick has served as CEO of Premier Community HealthCare since 2014. A board-certified healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience; he has led in both hospital systems and private practice. He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tampa. 

Under his leadership, Premier now serves over 46,000 patients annually across Pasco and Hernando Counties, supported by more than 315 staff. Resnick is known for his open-door leadership, operational excellence, and strategic foresight in navigating change and healthcare system challenges. 

 He serves on the Board of Health Choice Network and the Executive Committee of FACHC. A native Texan, he lives in Tampa Bay with wife Erika and enjoys travel, music, and family time. 

Sherry Hoback leads Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. (TFHC), one of Florida’s largest FQHCs, serving more than 140,000 patients across 14 locations. A registered nurse by training and a healthcare visionary by calling, Sherry brings bold strategy and heart-centered leadership to reimagining community health.

Under her leadership, TFHC launched the Tampa Family Education Institute, the Tampa Family Infusion Center, and residency programs in family medicine, dentistry, and pediatrics—including one of only two community-based pediatric residencies in the nation. She also championed the Go For More Weight Loss Program and expanded TFHC’s mobile health fleet, delivering essential services directly into neighborhoods, schools, and high-need areas.

In 2023, Sherry advanced whole-person care with TFHC’s community garden and Food Pantry Rx Program, providing nutrition education and fresh, healthy food. She also led the adoption of the EPIC system and a bold rebrand to reflect TFHC’s mission of delivering Healthcare As It Should Be.

Sherry serves on the boards of HCN, Inc., HCN Florida (treasurer/finance chair), Health Choice Care ACO, and FACHC. Her leadership has earned honors from Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and awards including Businesswoman of the Year, Top 100 Businesswomen in Florida, Changemaker, Women Who Win, and the Florida Blue Sapphire Award.

Stephanie Krenrich is a government relations and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, both on Capitol Hill and in the non-profit sector. Stephanie serves as Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Advocates for Community Health (ACH), a not-for-profit membership organization for community health centers that focuses on ambitious policy and advocacy initiatives to advance the delivery of health care for underserved populations. In this role, she leads the organization’s government relations and policy activities and works to ensure that health centers have the resources and workforce they need to serve their communities, advance more value-based care, and move toward greater health equity

Marcia Gainer (pronounced Mar-see-ah) is the Quality Director and a Family Nurse Practitioner at Evara Health, bringing over 10 years of experience in primary care. As a Doctorate-prepared clinician, she leads quality improvement initiatives focused on advancing equitable, patient-centered care. Marcia is passionate about reducing health disparities and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Her dedication to preventative care is both professional and personal—after losing family members to colorectal cancer, she is deeply committed to promoting early detection through screenings. Her presentation on Colorectal Cancer Screening during this year's HCN conference reflects her clinical expertise and personal drive to improve awareness and save lives.

Anis Patel is a dedicated healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industry, working across diagnostics, patient access, and provider engagement. In his current role as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Exact Sciences, Anis focuses on building trusted partnerships with Health Systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other key stakeholders to expand access to colorectal cancer screening. His work is grounded in a deep belief that collaboration—not just innovation—is the key to improving patient outcomes. With a strong background in training, team leadership, and strategic planning, Anis is passionate about reducing screening disparities and ensuring that more patients benefit from early detection efforts.

Tammy Collins, MSHS, RN, is the Chief Quality and Corporate Compliance Officer at CommWell Health. She is passionate about ensuring safe, high quality health care is accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. With over 39 years of health care experience, Tammy oversees the quality, compliance, 340B, risk management, laboratory services, radiation safety, and patient safety programs. Prior to joining CommWell Health 11 years ago, Tammy spent several years surveying health care facilities throughout North Carolina for compliance with CMS regulations and State rules as a consultant with the NC DHHS. Tammy started her career as a staff registered nurse and served in that capacity for many years in acute care and outpatient settings. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Tamara Dunn brings more than 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership to her role as Senior Executive Operations Officer at CommWell Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving southeastern North Carolina. In this senior leadership role since 2012, Ms. Dunn oversees operations across 16 outpatient clinics providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services.

Ms. Dunn is a Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team, where she facilitates monthly leadership “Mastermind” sessions for professionals and organizations.

Ms. Dunn is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of Project Access for Wake and Johnston Counties and participating in collaborative care initiatives with Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties. She is also a proud member of the American Nurses Association.

Outside of work, Tammy enjoys shopping, spending time with her family—including her beloved dog Buddy—and continually growing through personal and professional development.

Sabine Delouche, MPH serves as the Community Impact Director at the American Heart Association, where she leads the development and implementation of sustainable interventions aimed at addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes across South Florida. Her work is rooted in addressing social drivers of health, with strategic initiatives focused on patient care, nutrition, maternal health, and emergency cardiac care. In her role on the ambulatory leadership team for the Association's Southeastern Region, Sabine empowers clinics and primary care teams to adopt evidence-based practices for managing hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Known for her collaborative spirit, she forges innovative partnerships with clinical partners and community organizations, bridging the gap between clinical care and community-driven solutions. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sabine is passionate about volunteerism, cultural experiences, and using music and dance to stay heart healthy.

Ms. Hargrove is an Executive Leader at CommWell Health with 27 years of nursing experience. She has served in various leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Services, Senior Director of IT & Data Management, and is currently the VP/Chief Business Intelligence Officer at CommWell Health.

Ms. Hargrove has dedicated her career to serving vulnerable populations in rural southeastern North Carolina, where she was born and raised. She has expertise in home health, hospice, community health, chronic disease management, informatics, HIV care, and leadership.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and candidacy for a doctoral degree in nursing. She holds several certifications, including Wound Care Certification (WCC) obtained in 2014 and Epic Cogito Accreditation obtained in 2022.

In her current role, Ms. Hargrove oversees the IT, Data Analytics, Value-Based Services, Ryan White, and Community Health Worker Departments.

Megan is the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Blue Circle Health — a nonprofit organization with a clinical care, education, and support program for adults living with type 1 diabetes. With over 13 years of experience in leadership and clinical operations, Megan has a deep understanding of healthcare systems, operational excellence, and patient-centered care. She leads the development and optimization of clinical workflows, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compassionate care delivery at BCH. Passionate about innovation in chronic disease management, Megan plays a key role in advancing Blue Circle Health’s mission to empower patients and improve outcomes through personalized, data-driven care.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Pei Yi Zhuo is a Technical Services representative at Epic, supporting Health Choice Network with the Cogito enterprise analytics suite. Pei Yi is passionate about helping Epic organizations succeed with Cogito and adopt advanced features. He graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Statistical Science and Sociology.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Dr. Sandro Martinez earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2008 and has over 20 years of expertise in Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. He currently serves as the Director of Business Intelligence at Health Choice Network (HCN), where he has led the department since May 2021. Under his leadership, HCN has successfully advanced multiple data-driven initiatives, including the implementation of the Epic EHR system. Dr. Martinez has played a key role in developing data exchange frameworks and analytics strategies that have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery and operational efficiency across the organization.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Ricardo Gomez is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience and a proven track record of leadership and strategic execution. His expertise spans population health, quality improvement, health information technology, and shared services management. Holding both an Epic Security certification and a Provider maintenance badge, Ricardo previously served for five years as the Director of Population Health and Quality and now leads as the Director of Shared Services. In this role, he oversees the Epic Training team, Epic Security and Provisioning, and Legacy Support (including Sage 300, Dentrix, Intergy EHR, Credible BEHR, and Salesforce). He is also responsible for managing the organization's helpdesk. Previously, as the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Health Solutions at Health Choice Network, Inc., Ricardo managed Business Intelligence, Implementations, and Clinical Operations, playing a pivotal role in Meaningful Use attestation for numerous providers. He also served as Director of Clinical Informatics and Managed Care, where he spearheaded the development of key performance metrics. Ricardo holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Health Services Administration from Florida International University.

Dr. Edwin Acosta has been dedicated to serving patients at Orange Blossom Family Health since 2010, initially as a Dentist and later as the Resident Site Director. A proud graduate of the University of Florida, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science Education before pursuing further studies at Nova Southeastern University. There, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master’s Degree in Medical Science. Dr. Acosta discovered his true passion for dentistry and, in 2008, earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College.

Katherine Chung-Bridges, MD, MPH is a research fellowship-trained social epidemiologist and family physician, who serves as Chief Community Research Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). She is principal, co-investigator, or site PI on several grant-funded research projects which focus on improving the health of community health center (CHC) patients, including a South Florida collaborative systematically addressing social needs that impact on health outcomes, Accelerating Data Value Across a National Community Health Center Network (ADVANCE) which is a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) distributed research network (PCORnet®), and the Network for Community-engaged Primary Care Research (NCPCR).  Dr. Chung-Bridges leads multiple evaluation projects for CHC programs that increase the quality of care and access for underserved patients.  As a family physician, she has provided clinical care to underserved patients throughout her career, including during training at the Residency Program in Social Medicine at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY; at one of HCN’s founding FQHCs, Jessie Trice Community Health System in Miami, FL; on a mobile health center caring for uninsured patients through Florida International University’s (FIU) NeighborhoodHELP Program; and as Lead Physician with the Linda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography Center at FIU. 

Dr. James Quirk serves as Chief Medical Officer at Partnership Health Center (PHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula, Montana. He began working with the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana in 2013 as a preceptor and has remained deeply involved in integrating graduate medical education into community health. Since becoming CMO in 2021, Dr. Quirk has overseen PHC’s embedded residency model, which operates through a partnership with the University of Montana. Residents are contract employees under PHC's unique structure, blending academic rigor with real-world, mission-driven care. He is a strong advocate for FQHC-residency collaboration, often remarking, “We are separate, like I am separate from my right leg.” His leadership focuses on aligning clinical training with health equity and access for underserved populations, making the residency an essential part of both the care model and workforce pipeline.

Dr. Saint Anthony Amofah, EVP is the Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Academic Officer at the Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI), where he is also the Chief Academic Officer for The Brodes H. Hartley Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI.

As CHI’s Chief Clinical Officer, he is responsible for the oversight and direction of the center’s clinical programs and services including primary and specialty services, pharmacy, laboratory, health information management and radiology. Dr. Amofah chairs CHI’s Performance Improvement Council coordinates CHI’s accreditation activities and is an ambulatory care surveyor for the Joint Commission.

As a Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Disparities Collaboratives clinical scholar, Dr. Amofah has made significant contributions to and presented at national gatherings on the sustaining and spreading of gains in chronic disease care. Additionally, Dr. Amofah has presented at local, state and national levels on the benefits and challenges of the utilization of EHRs.

Dr. Amofah is board certified in internal medicine, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and is certified in risk management, managed care, and healthcare quality and management. He obtained his MBA with a specialization in health services administration from the University of Miami and earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School.

When the White House wants guidance on how to address disparities in the health care of underserved minority populations, it turns to Dr. Amofah. He has gone to Washington, D.C., multiple times to serve as a subject expert in health care.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Joseph Kozon serves as the Director of Clinical Applications at Health Choice Network, overseeing the areas of Epic Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Health Information Management, Patient Experience, and 3rd Party Integrations. Prior to joining HCN in 2021 as an Epic Applications Architect, Joe spent 15 years working with Healthcare Centers across the country implementing multiple EHR solutions. Joseph’s Epic certifications in EpicCare Ambulatory, Prelude, Bridges, MyChart, Gallery, and CRM along with multiple years of full life cycle EHR implementations in both analyst and leadership roles provide a wide range of knowledge and experience. 

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Dr. Torres holds a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership Effectiveness, a Master's degree in I/O Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She maintains a part-time appointment as an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Broward College and is also a certified John Maxwell professional speaker, coach, and trainer. 

In addition to her career endeavors, Dr. Torres has a passion for giving back to the HR community through volunteerism, connection, and collaboration across HR professionals. She is the current President of HR Association of Broward County, a SHRM affiliated organization that serves over 400 members across a county of 1,500 HR professionals. She has also served in numerous board positions and advisory roles, including HOPE South Florida, Inc., Florida International University School of Public Health, University of Miami School of Public Health, and the American Heart Association.

Margarita Ollet, RN, BSN, MBA, is the Chief Operating Officer of Health Choice Network, Inc. (HCN) and Health Choice Network of Florida (HCNFL) and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Care (HCC). Ollet has more than 25 years of experience in South Florida’s dynamic health care arena. Her extensive and diverse background both as a health care executive and a registered nurse gives her a unique perspective in addressing the health care challenges faced by the neediest members of the communities served by HCN’s member centers. Ollet joined Health Choice Network in 1996 after serving as Vice President of Managed Care for Jessie Trice Community Health Center. Prior to assuming this position, she worked in similar positions at Management Utilization Review Associates and Jackson Memorial Hospital Health Plan, having launched her clinical nursing career by serving as a Clinical Registered Nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Joe Reilly is the Chief of Strategy at Health Choice Network. Joe has over 10 years of experience developing and implementing technology-based solutions to achieve business growth and strategic objectives. Joe is well adept to guide organizations through holistic evaluations of potential solutions, bridging the conversations between clinical, technical, and operational leaders. His areas of expertise include technology enablement, data management & interoperability, population health management, value-based care technology, public health, and performance management. Prior to joining HCN, Joe was the Chief Information Officer and General Manager, Performance Solutions for Canton & Company.

Meredith Marsh serves as the Chief of Value Based Services for Health Choice Network (HCN) in which she provides direct oversight of the Network’s value-based contracting, data analytics, clinical quality and credentialing services used to manage over 200,000 covered patient lives. Marsh has dedicated the last 20 years serving South Florida’s healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She joined Health Choice Network in 2011 under the South Florida Regional Extension Center and later transitioned to the role of Executive Director for HCN’s two Accountable Care Organizations, Health Choice Care, formed in 2014, and Health Choice Community Partners (HCCP), formed in 2023, both Medicare Shared Savings Program’s by HCN’s member centers and partners. Prior to joining HCN, Marsh specialized in health care compliance and coding in the private physician market. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida and is certified in Health Care Quality & Management (CHCQM).

Rick Friedfeld, CPA, CGMA is Chief Financial Officer at Health Choice Network. Prior to HCN, Friedfeld was the C.F.O and V.P. of Finance for both a behavioral health medical practice and a national pharmacy. He was the President and Managing Director of a public accounting and healthcare consulting firm. Friedfeld is a published author in M.D. News, Medical Business, Florida Healthcare Report, Today's Family Health and other journals. He was a founding member of the CPA Healthcare Network and Affiliated Healthcare Advisors. Currently, Friedfeld serves on the Health Care Industry and the Not-for-Profit Committees for the Florida Institute of CPAs.

Katherine Chung-Bridges, MD, MPH is a research fellowship-trained social epidemiologist and family physician, who serves as Chief Community Research Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). She is principal, co-investigator, or site PI on several grant-funded research projects which focus on improving the health of community health center (CHC) patients, including a South Florida collaborative systematically addressing social needs that impact on health outcomes, Accelerating Data Value Across a National Community Health Center Network (ADVANCE) which is a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) distributed research network (PCORnet®), and the Network for Community-engaged Primary Care Research (NCPCR).  Dr. Chung-Bridges leads multiple evaluation projects for CHC programs that increase the quality of care and access for underserved patients.  As a family physician, she has provided clinical care to underserved patients throughout her career, including during training at the Residency Program in Social Medicine at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY; at one of HCN’s founding FQHCs, Jessie Trice Community Health System in Miami, FL; on a mobile health center caring for uninsured patients through Florida International University’s (FIU) NeighborhoodHELP Program; and as Lead Physician with the Linda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography Center at FIU. 

Mr. Oscar E Perez is the Chief Application & Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Perez has been in Healthcare IT for over 25 years. He has a proven record of achievement in strategic planning and digital transformation. Known for developing and building high performing teams that enable technology throughout the entire organization, Mr. Perez is accomplished in addressing business and clinical critical issues, utilizing technology and innovative approaches while managing costs and reducing risks. He’s worked at various healthcare systems including academic medical centers like the University of Miami Healthcare System and large public healthcare systems like Jackson Memorial. Most recently he was Vice President of IT at Memorial Healthcare System, a 6-hospital public healthcare system that includes Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Broward County, Florida. Mr. Perez received a bachelor’s in management information systems (MIS) from FIU and a master’s in healthcare business administration (MBA) from the University of Miami. He also serves on the board for South Florida HIMSS and is a member of CHIME and NACHC.

Maylee is Chief Information Officer for Health Choice Network, a successful nation-wide collaboration among health centers, health center-controlled networks and partners. By providing key business services, strategic initiatives and the latest in health information technology, participants can improve patient outcomes through increased efficiencies and more accessible care. She joined the organization in January of 2018 and is responsible for all HCN Health IT strategies that deliver excellent patient care and improve outcomes through technology innovation for all member centers across the country. She also serves as the Organization’s HIPAA Security Officer. In prior roles, she has delivered cutting edge BI solutions, Mobile applications for both patients and care teams to include global telehealth solutions, patient and customer engagement, and has led projects implementing ERP and enterprise business applications that span across multiple countries.

Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her Fear(less) Stress Formula. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.

As a 2x author (Springboard, and Instinct), founder and CEO of the leadership 360-review mobile application, icueity, and highly sought-after professional speaker, Rebecca has found her calling in helping others recognize the power of using stress as a springboard to reach our highest performance, purpose and passion.

A former educator, Dr. Heiss spent much of her earlier career in the classroom at both the high school and college levels and was recruited to be a founding member of an innovative charter school with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and impact-based learning. Today she shares her Fear(less) Stress Formula to transform fear to fuel from stages around the world as a full-time speaker and facilitator of her Fearless Masterclass.  She continues her research on how we can turn trauma into Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) rather than PTSD. 

Rebecca’s “fear(less)” message inspires hope and actionable insights to train our brains to work for us, rather than against us in times of

change and uncertainty. With surprising humor and palpable energy, no matter if Dr. Heiss is delivering virtually or on stage, she wins over her audiences with interactive, inspiring, and timely takeaways.

When she’s not on a stage, she is happiest when hiking or surfing with her two spoiled rotten dogs Guinness and Murphy.

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Dennis Owen currently serves as the Director of CISO Services for the Chief Information Security Office Team at Health Choice Network. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology field, 10 of which have been with Health Choice Network, Dennis brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He holds certifications across various disciplines of Information Technology, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and security awareness. His main objectives revolve around spreading security awareness through user education, mitigating security vulnerabilities to protect networks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Maylee is Chief Information Officer for Health Choice Network, a successful nation-wide collaboration among health centers, health center-controlled networks and partners. By providing key business services, strategic initiatives and the latest in health information technology, participants can improve patient outcomes through increased efficiencies and more accessible care. She joined the organization in January of 2018 and is responsible for all HCN Health IT strategies that deliver excellent patient care and improve outcomes through technology innovation for all member centers across the country. She also serves as the Organization’s HIPAA Security Officer. In prior roles, she has delivered cutting edge BI solutions, Mobile applications for both patients and care teams to include global telehealth solutions, patient and customer engagement, and has led projects implementing ERP and enterprise business applications that span across multiple countries.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

Dr. Gaelle Laurore-Fray is a board-certified family medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine with a fervent passion for community health and medical education. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Laurore-Fray spent the first decade of her life in her native country, Haiti. Due to political unrest, she and her family moved to Miami, FL where she completed her middle school and high school education. She went on to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ, where she majored in Psychology with a focus on neuroscience.  She obtained her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medine (LECOM) in Bradenton, FL in 2011 and completed her residency at Broward Health in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2014.

Immediately following residency, Dr. Laurore-Fray joined Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in FL, where she currently holds many roles such as Executive Vice President of Medicine and Medical Education and Medical Director of the Tampa Family Infusion Center. She oversees the growth and development of residency programs within TFHC, including the newly founded Family Medicine residency program in partnership with BayCare Health, and the upcoming Pediatrics residency program in partnership with Dr. Kiran Patel Institute of Graduate Medical Education (KPIGME). Dr. Laurore-Fray also spearheaded the new weight loss program at TFHC, currently servicing around 1,100 TFHC patients monthly in the program. 

In her spare time, Dr. Laurore-Fray enjoys spending time at home with her husband and two children. She has a keen eye for interior design and enjoys doing DIY projects at home.  

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Katie Chatterton is the Vice President of Sales at PointCare, having previously served as Global Director of Sales Enablement for a document automation company. She leads the revenue organization in its mission to simplify public health coverage for millions of Americans, pioneering AI integration across the sales function to make healthcare more accessible for those who need it most.

Working closely with CEO Everett Lebherz, Katie has transformed how PointCare connects with healthcare facilities and government agencies, significantly improving communication of complex coverage options to stakeholders supporting Medicaid beneficiaries. Her philosophy that "AI creates, humans curate" has enabled her team to flip the traditional sales model, exemplifying how thoughtfully applied technology enhances human-centered sales while driving measurable results.

Katie is recognized as a thought leader in building revenue teams and AI applications for sales in regulated industries. Her "AI for All" framework helps sales professionals leverage technology to enhance their strengths while automating administrative tasks. She regularly speaks at industry events on closing the AI adoption gap for women in sales and technology leadership, and hosts all-female sales retreats for hundreds of talented women in the field.

Everett Lebherz is the Co-Founder and CEO of PointCare, a company focused on simplifying public health coverage for millions of Americans. He started his career by founding EVCO Insurance Services upon graduating from Saint Mary's College of California in 2005, where he earned a degree in Honors Finance. EVCO specializes in employee benefi ts and HR technology brokerage. Lebherz has been instrumental in managing health coverage for both Medicaid benefi ciaries and those on group insurance.

He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four children. His work is driven by the goal to simplify complex information, particularly in the health insurance sector. At PointCare, Lebherz collaborates with his father, Phil Lebherz, who is also a signifi cant fi gure in health insurance, having founded LISI and the Foundation for Health Coverage Education.

Everett Lebherz highlights his commitment to improving the public coverage experience and aiding small to medium businesses with employee benefi ts. He has been vocal about issues like Medicaid redetermination, emphasizing the need for better systems to maintain coverage for those in need.

Jeff is a member of FORVIS and leader of the firmwide Community Health Centers Center of Excellence.  He manages audit and cost report preparation services and provides consulting services in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, federal grant reporting and operational issues.  Jeff also serves as a firmwide resource regarding federal audit guidelines and their application to community health centers.

His expertise is routinely called upon by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), state primary care associations and the Bureau of Primary Health Care for financial analysis of issues important to community health centers.  He serves as a resource to state primary care organizations and state Medicaid programs on Medicaid prospective payment system issues and the cost report submission and settlement process specific to state Medicaid programs.  He also provides training to individual health center management teams and boards of directors on financial management issues.

Ben Gilbert has served as Evara Health’s Chief Financial Officer since 2016. During this time, he has provided leadership and supervision of all Evara Health financial activities. This includes the opening of numerous new facilities, as well as the introduction and expansion of services such as Chiropractic, Behavioral Health and Telehealth. Ben also leads many of the financial operations areas of the organization to include Contact Center Operations, Revenue Cycle Management, Materials Management, Marketing, Workforce Management, and Process Improvement.  He was most recently named to lead the Evara Health Foundation. 

Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida. He has over 30 years of health care leadership experience including leadership roles as Hospital CFO, a venture capital backed pharmacy services organization, and the home health industry focused on the largest home health capitated contract in America, all in his home state of Florida.

Jerry Carlson is a cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with over 22 years of leadership experience at Microsoft and in multiple startup ventures. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, built Zero Trust and GenAI compliance strategies, and helped nonprofits strengthen their security posture.

He has assisted many small and large businesses in transitioning from an outdated best of breed model to a best-in-class integrated security platform, lowering their security expenses, enhancing their visibility, and ultimately decreasing risk.

Dennis Owen currently serves as the Director of CISO Services for the Chief Information Security Office Team at Health Choice Network. With over 15 years of experience in the information technology field, 10 of which have been with Health Choice Network, Dennis brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He holds certifications across various disciplines of Information Technology, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and security awareness. His main objectives revolve around spreading security awareness through user education, mitigating security vulnerabilities to protect networks, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Christian Sevilla is the Cybersecurity Manager at Health Choice Network, with a background in healthcare security operations, compliance, and risk management. In his role, he supports the CISO department in leading key initiatives spanning security awareness training, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and the deployment of enterprise security technologies. His experience includes working within hospital systems and collaborating on healthcare technology initiatives in the private sector, where he has led efforts to modernize outdated platforms and streamline operational processes. Christian focuses on bridging technical solutions with operational needs to protect sensitive data and support organizational resilience.

Stephen Lytle is a forward-thinking HR executive and recognized strategist at the intersection of technology, workforce development, and organizational transformation. With over 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, retail, and technology, he currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of People & Culture at Evara Health, where he drives culture enhancement, workforce planning, and talent optimization—resulting in reduced turnover, elevated employee engagement, and strengthened employer branding.

Stephen’s influence reaches far beyond his corporate role. As Principal Consultant at 813HR, he advises organizations on HR strategy, operations, and the integration of emerging technologies. A nationally respected voice on the future of work, he has led conversations on AI in the workplace and HR innovation at conferences across the country. His leadership includes past service on the Board of the HR Association of Broward County and strategic roles at Walmart and Target, where he spearheaded talent acquisition, culture transformation, and leadership development.

A lifelong learner, Stephen holds degrees from the University of South Florida and Purdue University. His work has earned him accolades such as the “40 Under 40” by Tampa Business Journal and the “Excellence in HR Award” from South Florida Business & Wealth.

Tim Weldon has an industry track record distinguished by 30+ years of corporate development and change management accomplishments. Tim brings exceptional insight and experience to his role at Health Choice Network. A leader with a passion for helping health centers create the fastest path to sustainable growth and sustainability, Tim blends his deep industry knowledge with strong financial and operational acumen to develop strategies that result in measurable improvements. 

Iliana Farinas is a dedicated and results-oriented customer service professional with over 3 decades of providing exceptional support to FQHC clients.  With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Iliana has honed her communication skills to effectively address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive customer experience.  She is known for her empathetic approach and problem-solving abilities. 

Currently serving as the Director of Health Center Engagement at Health Choice Network, she specializes in providing superior customer service while focusing on the Health Centers’ strategic goals. 

Iliana is an alumnus of Florida International School of Business and has been instrumental in the Implementation and training of ERP financial solutions within community Health Centers.  

Throughout her career, Iliana has consistently demonstrated a passion for exceeding customer expectations.  Her proficiency in handling challenging situations with tact and diplomacy has earned him a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness.  Whether managing customer inquiries via phone, email or live chat, Iliana’s ability to establish rapport and build lasting relationships has resulted in high customer satisfaction ratings. 

Amanda Dreasher was previously employed for two years as a labor and delivery nurse at Newman Regional Health, the local hospital in Emporia, KS., where she gained experience in assisting with deliveries, caring for mothers and babies, as well as being a charge nurse.

Dreasher joined the health center staff in 2000 as a Registered Nurse. Through her time at CareArc she has worked in Public Health and in our medical clinic, rising to the role of Medical Clinic Manager before becoming COO in 2018. Dreasher’s longevity at the health center and familiarity with federally qualified health centers made her an ideal candidate for our COO role. Her management skills are key in her ability to effectively lead an organization with employees at multiple levels in various clinic disciplines.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

Barry Ronk's adventure in dentistry began in 2007, the start of nearly twenty-years making the world safe for teeth! From sales roles at Patterson Dental to joining SprintRay seven years ago, Barry's journey has been driven by a genuine enthusiasm for serving patients and practitioners by advancing dental care. Today, as the Lead Clinical Trainer at SprintRay, where he manages the contract trainer team, he's found his bliss. Barry's diverse background in the industry, spanning from dental implants, cutting-edge dental technology, customer support, onboarding and training as well as operations, has only amplified his core passion: helping dental teams thrive in delivering efficient, patient-focused care. After all this time, Barry wholeheartedly believes he has the greatest job in the world.

John Cox's career in the dental industry spans four-decades where he has served as a senior executive working for leading companies including Ormco, Nobel Biocare, Henry Schein and SprintRay. John has dedicated his professional journey to advancing specialty dentistry—including orthodontics, implantology, and cutting-edge technologies such as CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D printing and AI Design. For the past five years, he has served as Chief Growth Officer at SprintRay, where he is responsible for leading the company’s commercial growth and strategic initiatives, helping to shape the future of digital dentistry through innovation and execution.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, DeShawn Minnis specializes in Epic Systems applications, including MyChart, Bridges, Cadence, and Epic Ambulatory. Currently serving as an Epic Applications and Integrations Analyst at Health Choice Network, DeShawn has been instrumental in optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

DeShawn's career trajectory showcases a commitment to both technical proficiency and clinical insight. Prior to his current role, he contributed to Proliance Surgeons as an IT Applications & NextGen Implementation Analyst and served as an EHR Analyst at Vitreoretinal Associates of Washington. His journey began as an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer, where he gained firsthand experience in patient care and medical imaging.

Educationally, DeShawn holds a Medical Assistance Diploma and has studied at Everest College-Renton, equipping him with a diverse skill set that bridges healthcare and technology.

Based in Seattle, Washington, DeShawn is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and is always open to connecting with professionals in the healthcare IT community.

Jerry Carlson is a cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with over 22 years of leadership experience at Microsoft and in multiple startup ventures. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, built Zero Trust and GenAI compliance strategies, and helped nonprofits strengthen their security posture.

He has assisted many small and large businesses in transitioning from an outdated best of breed model to a best-in-class integrated security platform, lowering their security expenses, enhancing their visibility, and ultimately decreasing risk.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Matthew D. Frost is a Protective Security Advisor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where he safeguards critical infrastructure across South Florida and helps cultivate enduring cultures of security in both public- and private-sector organizations. A 27-year U.S. Army veteran, Matthew served in the Army Intelligence Corps and Military Police Corps, earning the Bronze Star and three Meritorious Service Medals while holding posts that ranged from Electronic Warfare Specialist to Anti-Terrorism Special Agent.

After retiring from the military, Matthew led network-security and incident-response teams in the private sector and now partners with local, state, and federal agencies—as well as Fortune 500 boards—to secure high-consequence venues, including preparations for the FIFA World Cup and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Known for translating complex threat landscapes into actionable mitigation roadmaps, he delivers straight-talk assessments that resonate from the C-suite to the operations floor.

Committed to staying ahead of emerging threats, Matthew is currently studying artificial intelligence for network security and machine-learning language models, exploring how advanced analytics can predict, detect, and neutralize modern attack vectors. Away from the office, he mentors veterans entering cybersecurity and prototypes security-focused hardware on a fleet of homemade 3D printers in his garage—continuing a lifelong habit of hands-on innovation and relentless curiosity.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

Nick Reschke is the Executive Director of Revenue Cycle Operations at Health Choice Network (HCN), where he provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s Revenue Cycle Solutions (RCS) division. With nearly 14 years of progressive experience in healthcare revenue cycle management—including four years at HCN—Nick has a proven track record of delivering results through innovation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Most recently under his leadership, RCS centers have achieved a 29% reduction in Days in AR, accelerating cash flow and enhancing financial performance across member health centers. He has also led initiatives that resulted in a 13%+ increase in fee-for-service revenue, including the successful acquisition of Medicare Wrap contracts, execution of payer reprocessing projects, and the launch of targeted, revenue-generating activities.

Nick is passionate about transforming revenue cycle operations through automation and strategic process improvement. His focus on reducing manual workload has enabled teams to redirect their efforts toward high-impact, revenue-driving activities. His work not only improves bottom-line results but also supports long-term sustainability and scalability for community health centers.

Michael Bivins serves as the Director of RCM Optimization at HCN, where he is responsible for driving performance improvements across the revenue cycle in collaboration with internal teams and partner health centers. With over 10 years of specialized experience in revenue cycle management and five years of hands-on Epic experience, Michael is certified in Epic Cogito, which reinforces his commitment to leveraging data and analytics to guide operational decisions. He partners closely with senior leadership to design and implement optimized workflows, develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Michael is passionate about using strategic insight and process improvement to create scalable, sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and increase revenue integrity across the network.

Ashley N. McPhie, MD is a Pediatrician and the Chief Medical Information Officer at Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) in Tampa, FL. Dr. McPhie completed her undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA and her medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She went on to complete her Pediatric Residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She joined Tampa Family Health Centers in 2014 and has quickly elevated in her role as a physician leader and executive.

In her role as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Dr. McPhie increases access to quality healthcare in underserved communities throughout Hillsborough County. She brings extensive expertise in healthcare technology and clinical informatics. Dr. McPhie leads transformative initiatives to enhance patient care through data-driven strategies, bridging the gap between technology and medicine to improve outcomes and streamline healthcare operations at TFHC. She impacts over 113,000 individual patient lives annually by overseeing 14 health care centers, an infusion center, clinical staff, value-based operations, and over 115 medical, dental, and pharmacy providers combined.

Dr. McPhie was recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2022, as a 40 under 40 honoree and then again in 2024 as Businesswoman of the Year. In addition, Dr. McPhie sits on the Healthy Start Board of Directors, is the Vice Chair of the Hillsborough County Medical Advisory Board Medical Subcommittee and is a current member of the Black Infant and Maternal Mortality (BIMM) Task Force for Hillsborough County.

Her hobbies include reading, brunching, fishing, traveling and spending time with family.   

Brian White is the Executive Vice President of Medical affairs for Tampa Family Health Centers. He is a family practice nurse practitioner that has worked in community health for 11 of his 19 years in practice. Brian is well versed in medical management and oversight of staff. He has worked in nursing homes, Medicare clinics, and urgent care clinics over his career. During his profession in healthcare spanning more than two decades, he has been a strong advocate for patients and their families firmly believing that all patients deserve the same quality of care regardless of the setting.

Joseph Kozon serves as the Director of Clinical Applications at Health Choice Network, overseeing the areas of Epic Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Health Information Management, Patient Experience, and 3rd Party Integrations. Prior to joining HCN in 2021 as an Epic Applications Architect, Joe spent 15 years working with Healthcare Centers across the country implementing multiple EHR solutions. Joseph’s Epic certifications in EpicCare Ambulatory, Prelude, Bridges, MyChart, Gallery, and CRM along with multiple years of full life cycle EHR implementations in both analyst and leadership roles provide a wide range of knowledge and experience. 

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, DeShawn Minnis specializes in Epic Systems applications, including MyChart, Bridges, Cadence, and Epic Ambulatory. Currently serving as an Epic Applications and Integrations Analyst at Health Choice Network, DeShawn has been instrumental in optimizing electronic health record (EHR) systems to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

DeShawn's career trajectory showcases a commitment to both technical proficiency and clinical insight. Prior to his current role, he contributed to Proliance Surgeons as an IT Applications & NextGen Implementation Analyst and served as an EHR Analyst at Vitreoretinal Associates of Washington. His journey began as an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer, where he gained firsthand experience in patient care and medical imaging.

Educationally, DeShawn holds a Medical Assistance Diploma and has studied at Everest College-Renton, equipping him with a diverse skill set that bridges healthcare and technology.

Based in Seattle, Washington, DeShawn is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and is always open to connecting with professionals in the healthcare IT community.

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Joe Stella is a Patient Experience expert from Epic Systems Corporation. He works closely with Health Choice Network to troubleshoot issues, provide guidance on new projects, and optimize system configuration.

Kevie has over 25 years of experience as a business partner, human resources practitioner, and strategic HR consultant. Kevie began her career as an HR practitioner and leader in various industries prior to becoming a consultant. Kevie joined Gallagher in 2008 and currently serves as a leader in Gallagher’s Talent Practice. She consults with clients to help them achieve organizational wellbeing by optimizing their people priorities and practices.  Kevie works closely with other Gallagher colleagues to bring data driven solutions to organizations across a myriad of industries. Prior to her current regional role, Kevie managed an HR and Compensation Consulting Practice within Gallagher’s Nashville branch. 

Kevie is an engaging national speaker on various strategic HR topics and provides strategic and practical guidance for heightening employers’ effectiveness in recruiting, retaining, and rewarding talent.  

A member of FORVIS, Catherine provides specialized consulting services to CHCs receiving federal grant funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act).

She offers financially focused technical support to CHC management teams and helps clients strengthen financial departments through education, mentoring, and technical assistance. Her services include performing assessments of financial operations, clean-up work to assist in preparation for financial statement audits, and monthly financial statement reporting. Catherine also trains financial staff on generally accepted accounting principles and federal regulations related to grant funding and the development and review of policies and procedures.

Catherine is frequently involved with projects that assess CHC program compliance. She assists with the preparation of numerous types of federal reports and budget submissions as well as the review, analysis, and audits of 340B programs and contractual relationships. In addition, she provides training to help CHCs comply with federal regulations, including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR §200) and §330 of the PHS Act. 

Jeff is a member of FORVIS and leader of the firmwide Community Health Centers Center of Excellence.  He manages audit and cost report preparation services and provides consulting services in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, federal grant reporting and operational issues.  Jeff also serves as a firmwide resource regarding federal audit guidelines and their application to community health centers.

His expertise is routinely called upon by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), state primary care associations and the Bureau of Primary Health Care for financial analysis of issues important to community health centers.  He serves as a resource to state primary care organizations and state Medicaid programs on Medicaid prospective payment system issues and the cost report submission and settlement process specific to state Medicaid programs.  He also provides training to individual health center management teams and boards of directors on financial management issues.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Barry Ronk's adventure in dentistry began in 2007, the start of nearly twenty-years making the world safe for teeth! From sales roles at Patterson Dental to joining SprintRay seven years ago, Barry's journey has been driven by a genuine enthusiasm for serving patients and practitioners by advancing dental care. Today, as the Lead Clinical Trainer at SprintRay, where he manages the contract trainer team, he's found his bliss. Barry's diverse background in the industry, spanning from dental implants, cutting-edge dental technology, customer support, onboarding and training as well as operations, has only amplified his core passion: helping dental teams thrive in delivering efficient, patient-focused care. After all this time, Barry wholeheartedly believes he has the greatest job in the world.

John Cox's career in the dental industry spans four-decades where he has served as a senior executive working for leading companies including Ormco, Nobel Biocare, Henry Schein and SprintRay. John has dedicated his professional journey to advancing specialty dentistry—including orthodontics, implantology, and cutting-edge technologies such as CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, 3D printing and AI Design. For the past five years, he has served as Chief Growth Officer at SprintRay, where he is responsible for leading the company’s commercial growth and strategic initiatives, helping to shape the future of digital dentistry through innovation and execution.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Mr. Oscar E Perez is the Chief Application & Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Perez has been in Healthcare IT for over 25 years. He has a proven record of achievement in strategic planning and digital transformation. Known for developing and building high performing teams that enable technology throughout the entire organization, Mr. Perez is accomplished in addressing business and clinical critical issues, utilizing technology and innovative approaches while managing costs and reducing risks. He’s worked at various healthcare systems including academic medical centers like the University of Miami Healthcare System and large public healthcare systems like Jackson Memorial. Most recently he was Vice President of IT at Memorial Healthcare System, a 6-hospital public healthcare system that includes Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Broward County, Florida. Mr. Perez received a bachelor’s in management information systems (MIS) from FIU and a master’s in healthcare business administration (MBA) from the University of Miami. He also serves on the board for South Florida HIMSS and is a member of CHIME and NACHC.

Mr. Hamilton is a master’s prepared Nurse Informaticist with 17 years of experience in both in-patient nursing care and outpatient community health as well as nursing administration. As the Chief Informatics Officer, Mr. Hamilton is responsible for developing clinical decision support and National Clinical Performance Measures and integrating them in to electronic health records.  He is leading the organization’s efforts related to developing Health IT support for Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Homes, and Care Coordination. Recently, Mr. Hamilton launched, designed, and led the development of an innovative Enterprise Data Warehouse program to support quality reporting, research, and care coordination. Prior to working for AllianceChicago, Mr. Hamilton was a Pediatric Critical Care nurse and a member of a large academic hospital Health IT team supporting the implementation of clinical information systems. He has also served as the Director of Patient Care Services for Howard Brown Health, a FQHC. Mr. Hamilton is the Past President of the Board of the Centricity Healthcare User Group (CHUG) and is also a member of several local, state, and national working groups related to Health IT and performance measurement. In addition, he is as an adjunct faculty at Loyola University School of Nursing and the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Nursing. Mr. Hamilton holds a BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing Business and Health Systems Administration with a focus on Nursing Informatics from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Mr. Hamilton is a Fellow of the third class of the Health Innovators Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. 

Dr. Rasool's research is focused on building robust, trustworthy, safe, and fair AI for improving cancer care.  His lab is developing deep and machine learning models for integrating multi-modal, multi-resolution, heterogeneous datasets to answer clinically relevant questions and optimize treatment decisions for personalized cancer care.

Matt Harrington is a software developer at Epic where he works on the Cognitive Computing team. Matt has been at Epic for 6.5 years and has technical experience across Epic's Cogito analytics suite, starting with business intelligence and data visualization to his current focus on healthcare AI. In his capacity on the Cognitive Computing team, he leads a team of developers building infrastructural capabilities for AI deployment and monitoring. Matt also collaborates with other Epic development teams and customer organizations who are developing, deploying, and monitoring AI solutions within Epic workflows.

Gabriel S. Garcia has over 20 years of experience advising clients on health care transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, payor agreements, health tech equity financing, medical devices, and provider-pharmaceutical contracting. He is highly regarded for his expertise in counseling community clinics and federally qualified health centers on Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment, health plan contracting, scope of practice, managed care networks, and provider-side billing and reimbursement matters. 

Mr. García also has extensive experience advising tax-exempt organizations, including charitable foundations and nonprofit trade associations, on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters. He helps nonprofits navigate complex tax-exempt regulations, ensuring they maintain compliance while advancing their missions effectively. 

Before joining the Firm, Mr. García practiced in multiple Sacramento-based legal environments, including a boutique law firm he founded in 2023. In these roles, Mr. García specialized in corporate and health care law, with a clientele that encompassed emerging technology corporations, health centers, boards of directors, private equity funds, and charitable foundations. He also represented nonprofit trade organizations such as the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, CalPACE, and the United CORE Alliance. 

He frequently shares his legal insight on corporate and health care legal matters through conferences and with California media, including the Sacramento Business Journal, the California Primary Care Association, and the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation.

Marcie H. Zakheim, a Partner at the firm, specializes in health care, particularly in the areas of federal grants, grant-related requirements and grants management related to the federal health center program. Health centers turn to Ms. Zakheim as a resource for knowing not only the letter of the law, but also the likely interpretation of requirements by federal policymakers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration.

At the same time, Ms. Zakheim utilizes her experience to advocate at the federal level for greater legal and policy flexibility to support the health center program and promote innovation in service delivery. Ms. Zakheim counsels the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and provides technical assistance services and advice to various health care providers (including health centers) and provider-based consortia, national and state associations, and public agencies across the country.

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Crystal Lopez serves as Vice President of Quality Management at Miami Beach Community Health Center. She has been with the organization for 8 years driving strategic initiatives and clinical analytics. Her focus remains steadfast on elevating population health and ensuring regulatory compliance, excelling in root cause analysis and using Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality management consistently. As a licensed practical nurse, her commitment to healthcare excellence is evident in the way MBCHC has advanced care coordination and disease management. Through the integration of healthcare informatics, she has worked to develop robust systems that support MBCHC's mission of delivering superior patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Jackie is the FOCUS Regional Director in Florida. In this role, she works with healthcare institutions and key stakeholders to develop and implement replicable model programs that embody best practices in blood-borne virus screening and linkage to care. Jackie has led with influence and created a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Health to help efficiently address multiple public health epidemics. Prior to joining Gilead, Jackie worked for Baptist Health South Florida for 15 years in roles ranging from clinical, finance, and hospital operations. Under her leadership as director of administrative projects, Jackie oversaw the implementation of innovative programs that focus on “whole person” of care with a community integrated approach—which made and has allowed the health system to remain a local and national leader in patient care.

Daniel Parras is a Research Data Scientist & Manager at Health Choice Network (HCN), dedicated to transforming complex health data into actionable insights that advance health equity for underserved communities. Driven by a passion for eliminating health disparities and improving access to care, Daniel leads the development and implementation of innovative and scalable data strategies across high-impact projects, including the Promise Fund’s Breast and Cervical Health Navigation database and program evaluation, PCORnet’s ADVANCE Clinical Research Network, Epic’s Cosmos, and the NIH-funded CHW SYSTIM grant.

Daniel’s expertise lies in building robust data infrastructure – from sophisticated databases and geodatabases to de-identified datasets – that empower researchers to investigate health disparities and design targeted interventions. He’s particularly proud of his work on the Promise Fund’s “Promise Equity” project, where he streamlined data collection and reporting for critical women’s wellness programs focused on breast and cervical health navigation.

Looking ahead, Daniel is actively exploring the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop predictive models that identify at-risk individuals and inform proactive, personalized healthcare. He envisions a future where social determinants of health are seamlessly integrated into clinical decision-making, leading to more equitable and effective care for all.

Robert E. Mechanic, M.B.A., is Senior Fellow at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University where his research focuses on health care payment systems and federal health policy. He is also Executive Director of the Institute for Accountable Care, a non-profit research institute dedicated to studying the impact of alternative payment models and assessing innovative care delivery models. Mr. Mechanic has provided strategic and analytic support to numerous organizations participating in Medicare ACO and bundled payment programs. He was previously Senior Vice President with the Massachusetts Hospital Association and Vice President with the Lewin Group, a Washington D.C.-based health care consulting firm. His work has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Health Affairs. From 2011 – 2022 Mr. Mechanic was a trustee of Atrius Health, an 800-physician multispecialty group practice in Eastern Massachusetts. He earned his MBA in finance from The Wharton School.

David Klebonis is a consummate healthcare executive, budding entrepreneur and advocate for physician-led care. As Chief Operating Officer of Palm Beach ACO (PBACO), he is part of the original executive team that helped the physicians achieve more than $790 million in Medicare savings over 11.5 performance years— the highest in ACO history.

Throughout his career, David has been dedicated to supporting independent physicians, blending strategic thinking with hands-on operational experience. Prior to his role at PBACO, he founded two modest healthcare ventures: Medical Insight Partners, a consulting firm and EHR reseller, and CreativeMD, a creative design and marketing agency.

David’s background includes practice administration, where he managed operations and information systems at the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, a respected multi-specialty group in the Palm Beaches. He began his healthcare career in electronic health record (EHR) implementation, helping hundreds of physicians across more than 35 states achieve Meaningful Use during his time as Implementation Consultant at WebMD/Emdeon/Vitera (now Greenway Health).

He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Business Administration, with a specialization in Information Technology, from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. A licensed real estate broker and former Division I athlete, David was a four-year letter winner in baseball at the University of Florida, earning both the Coach’s Award for dedication and the Gator Achievement Award for excellence in academics and athletics.

Known for his collaborative style and mission-driven leadership, David continues to champion innovative, value-based care—ensuring that physicians remain at the center of healthcare transformation.

Lisa Schwartz, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ITSM Academy, leads and directs the strategy and operations of the company.

Lisa is a Certified Process Design Engineer (CPDE), Certified Agile Service Manager (CASM), Certified Agile Process Owner (CAPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and a self-proclaimed process junkie. Lisa holds multiple certifications in Leadership, ITIL, Agile, ISO/IEC 20000 and MOF. 

Since our inception in 2003, Lisa has ensured ITSM Academy is run on best practices principles, focusing on Continual Service Improvement – inside and outside of the training room. 

Lisa’s enthusiasm for IT Service excellence has helped ITSM Academy grow and expand our capabilities to continue to exceed our client’s expectations.

Abraham Polanco is the Executive Director of CIO Services with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, including nearly two decades dedicated to healthcare and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and an Executive MBA, both from the University of South Florida, as well as graduate certificates in Project Management and Executive Leadership from Cornell University.

Known for his ability to lead transformative IT initiatives, Abraham has a proven track record of implementing complex technology solutions that streamline operations, enhance the patient experience, reduce costs, and drive organizational success. His leadership in strategic IT service management (ITSM), particularly through ITIL-based frameworks, has helped multiple organizations achieve efficient, user-centered systems, always on time and under budget.

A frequent speaker at FQHC conferences and training events, Abraham brings a powerful blend of healthcare insight, operational expertise, and vision-driven leadership. At this year’s HCN Educational Conference, he will speak on “Strategic ITSM: Driving Change for Patient-Centered Healthcare,” aligning with the theme “Tactical Moves Connected by Purpose.” His session will offer both strategic perspective and actionable insights into how technology can truly serve the mission of patient-centered care.

Carlos Perez is an accomplished IT executive with over 25 years of experience driving technology strategy and operational excellence across diverse industries. He currently serves as Sr. IT Director at Health Choice Network, delivering CIO-on-Demand services to multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers. Carlos specializes in ITSM, infrastructure leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise service management, and digital transformation. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale IT initiatives, managed multi-site teams, and implemented industry-leading service delivery frameworks including ITIL and SOC compliance. He holds an MBA in Technology Management and is certified in ITIL v3, Lean Six Sigma, and various enterprise IT platforms.

As a partner director for the human insights and human capital management (HCM) strategy consultant group for UKG Incorporated, Teresa Smith advises business leaders and their leadership teams on how to better maximize people-centric strategies to achieve long-term success. With deep expertise in change management process and business innovation, Smith is an advocate for the unmatched value of an empowered workforce, and helps organizations more effectively attract prospective employees, engage existing employees, and holistically develop and manage an exceptional employee experience.

Smith has dedicated the majority of her career to exploring the impact of hr, payroll and workforce management on the workforce. From small businesses to global operations, she is adept to diagnosing customer needs, delivering effective solutions, and collaborating with senior leaders to achieve improved business outcomes. For over 20 years, Smith led workforce management and HCM initiatives at a technology vendor, working closely with sales and management teams to develop critical business strategies for both domestic and global customers. Prior to that, she served as IT Director at a large hospital and IT support and management functions for the Department of Defense.

Smith has earned her SHRM – PMQ, Data Science Certification, Six Sigma, as well as Workforce Management certification, HR Professional certification, Fundamentals of Payroll Processing certification and Corporate Visions certification.

Zaida Naranjo is the Director of Business Applications at Epic, bringing more than two decades of healthcare experience with a strong focus on revenue cycle management and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has led transformative initiatives that enhance system efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve organizational performance.

Zaida is passionate about bridging technology and operations to deliver meaningful impact across the healthcare continuum. Her leadership style centers on collaboration, innovation, and empowering teams to drive sustainable improvements.

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Aidan Parker has been with Epic since 2021, serving on the Revenue Cycle Technical Services team. He is one of the leaders of Epic’s FQHC Success Taskforce, where he focuses on enhancing revenue cycle performance and analytics for health centers across the Epic community. Aidan also works with Epic’s Financial Status Review team, collaborating with healthcare executives around the country to identify strategies that increase revenue, reduce costs through automation and workflow optimization, and ultimately strengthen financial health to better support patient care.

Dr. Steven Pine is the Chief Dental Officer at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai’i. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Delaware and his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he also completed an oral surgery clerkship. Dr. Pine completed a general practice residency at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where he participated in the Craniofacial Cleft Clinic and the Head and Neck Tumor Board.

After working in private practice, Dr. Pine transitioned to community care, where he has led the design and opening of multiple dental locations. He has presented nationally on topics such as employee retention (2021 NNOHA Annual Conference), health center mergers using a strengths-based approach (2022 and 2023 NACHC Financial and Operations Management Conference), dental-medical integration at Epic's UGM conference and digital dentistry at NYU Langone's Faculty Development Conference. Dr. Pine pioneered the integration of lab-based CAD/CAM technology into clinical workflows and is passionate about advancing dental technology in FQHCs. He also serves on Epic Health Record's Wisdom Steering Board and the Hawai'i State Dental Board.  

Farren G. Hurwitz serves as the Director of Strategic Partner Relations at Health Choice Network (HCN), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Doral, Florida. In this role, Hurwitz is responsible for cultivating and managing strategic partnerships that support HCN’s mission to enhance healthcare access and quality for underserved communities across the United States as well build business relations with new likeminded Health Centers. His efforts contribute to the organization's initiatives in integrating advanced health information technologies and improving operational efficiencies for member health centers. Farren also sits on the Board of Directors of HCN's Group Purchasing Organization, CommonWealth Purchasing Group in Boston, Massachusetts since 2013.

Brian De Bien is a certified Epic Ambulatory Analyst with over 21 years of dedicated service at Health Choice Network. He currently supports Wisdom, where he collaborates closely with other application teams to streamline workflows and improve the user experience in the Dental workspace. Known for his deep system knowledge and approachable style, he is passionate about health information technology to make healthcare more efficient and meaningful for both providers and the patients they serve.

Ricardo Gomez is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience and a proven track record of leadership and strategic execution. His expertise spans population health, quality improvement, health information technology, and shared services management. Holding both an Epic Security certification and a Provider maintenance badge, Ricardo previously served for five years as the Director of Population Health and Quality and now leads as the Director of Shared Services. In this role, he oversees the Epic Training team, Epic Security and Provisioning, and Legacy Support (including Sage 300, Dentrix, Intergy EHR, Credible BEHR, and Salesforce). He is also responsible for managing the organization's helpdesk. Previously, as the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Health Solutions at Health Choice Network, Inc., Ricardo managed Business Intelligence, Implementations, and Clinical Operations, playing a pivotal role in Meaningful Use attestation for numerous providers. He also served as Director of Clinical Informatics and Managed Care, where he spearheaded the development of key performance metrics. Ricardo holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Health Services Administration from Florida International University.

Mr. Silas Bubolu is an Epic Certified Patient Access Analyst at Health Choice Network. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Epic analyst, Mr. Bubolu has an established track record of strong troubleshooting, analysis, workflow optimization, and unique Epic feature implementation. He has worked closely with Epic support to implement cutting edge features over the years. Mr. Bubolu was one of the speakers at Epic's XGM conference in 2017. With a broad range of experiences from FQHC to large hospital systems, Mr. Bubolu has consistently worked to optimize Epic workflows for better patient care. 

Mr. Brandon Hallman is the Associate Director of Patient Experience and Integrations at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Hallman has worked in Healthcare IT and operations for over 18 years. He has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital health transformations, strategic planning, and optimizing patient and provider engagement through innovative technologies.

Known for building high-performing teams from the ground up, Mr. Hallman has successfully led complex Epic implementations and integrations, including custom API development, remote patient monitoring, and laboratory system connectivity across diverse healthcare environments. He brings deep expertise in healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and application strategy, supporting organizational growth and efficiency.

Mr. Hallman has held leadership roles at several health systems and organizations, including AltaMed, NYU Langone, and UnityPoint Health, where he directed enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient experience, and regulatory compliance. He holds multiple Epic certifications across clinical and technical modules and is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

A two-time graduate of the George Washington University, Joe Dunn has spent the last twenty years in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill and in a variety of government relations roles. Joe joined NACHC in January 2021 as Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Research from Cigna. Prior to this he was in senior positions with two offices in the federal delegation representing Connecticut. Joe began his work on behalf of the people of Connecticut in 2010 when he joined then Representative Chris Murphy as his Legislative Director. In 2012, when Congressman Murphy was elected to the Senate, Joe transitioned to being his Senior Policy Advisor. In that role, Joe oversaw all aspects of health policy and was the point person for Sen. Murphy’s Mental Health Reform Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016.

Dr. Lewis is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician with Fellowship training in Geriatrics. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College Medicine.

Joey Resnick has served as CEO of Premier Community HealthCare since 2014. A board-certified healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience; he has led in both hospital systems and private practice. He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tampa. 

Under his leadership, Premier now serves over 46,000 patients annually across Pasco and Hernando Counties, supported by more than 315 staff. Resnick is known for his open-door leadership, operational excellence, and strategic foresight in navigating change and healthcare system challenges. 

 He serves on the Board of Health Choice Network and the Executive Committee of FACHC. A native Texan, he lives in Tampa Bay with wife Erika and enjoys travel, music, and family time. 

Sherry Hoback leads Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. (TFHC), one of Florida’s largest FQHCs, serving more than 140,000 patients across 14 locations. A registered nurse by training and a healthcare visionary by calling, Sherry brings bold strategy and heart-centered leadership to reimagining community health.

Under her leadership, TFHC launched the Tampa Family Education Institute, the Tampa Family Infusion Center, and residency programs in family medicine, dentistry, and pediatrics—including one of only two community-based pediatric residencies in the nation. She also championed the Go For More Weight Loss Program and expanded TFHC’s mobile health fleet, delivering essential services directly into neighborhoods, schools, and high-need areas.

In 2023, Sherry advanced whole-person care with TFHC’s community garden and Food Pantry Rx Program, providing nutrition education and fresh, healthy food. She also led the adoption of the EPIC system and a bold rebrand to reflect TFHC’s mission of delivering Healthcare As It Should Be.

Sherry serves on the boards of HCN, Inc., HCN Florida (treasurer/finance chair), Health Choice Care ACO, and FACHC. Her leadership has earned honors from Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and awards including Businesswoman of the Year, Top 100 Businesswomen in Florida, Changemaker, Women Who Win, and the Florida Blue Sapphire Award.

Stephanie Krenrich is a government relations and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, both on Capitol Hill and in the non-profit sector. Stephanie serves as Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Advocates for Community Health (ACH), a not-for-profit membership organization for community health centers that focuses on ambitious policy and advocacy initiatives to advance the delivery of health care for underserved populations. In this role, she leads the organization’s government relations and policy activities and works to ensure that health centers have the resources and workforce they need to serve their communities, advance more value-based care, and move toward greater health equity

Marcia Gainer (pronounced Mar-see-ah) is the Quality Director and a Family Nurse Practitioner at Evara Health, bringing over 10 years of experience in primary care. As a Doctorate-prepared clinician, she leads quality improvement initiatives focused on advancing equitable, patient-centered care. Marcia is passionate about reducing health disparities and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Her dedication to preventative care is both professional and personal—after losing family members to colorectal cancer, she is deeply committed to promoting early detection through screenings. Her presentation on Colorectal Cancer Screening during this year's HCN conference reflects her clinical expertise and personal drive to improve awareness and save lives.

Anis Patel is a dedicated healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industry, working across diagnostics, patient access, and provider engagement. In his current role as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Exact Sciences, Anis focuses on building trusted partnerships with Health Systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other key stakeholders to expand access to colorectal cancer screening. His work is grounded in a deep belief that collaboration—not just innovation—is the key to improving patient outcomes. With a strong background in training, team leadership, and strategic planning, Anis is passionate about reducing screening disparities and ensuring that more patients benefit from early detection efforts.

Tammy Collins, MSHS, RN, is the Chief Quality and Corporate Compliance Officer at CommWell Health. She is passionate about ensuring safe, high quality health care is accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location. With over 39 years of health care experience, Tammy oversees the quality, compliance, 340B, risk management, laboratory services, radiation safety, and patient safety programs. Prior to joining CommWell Health 11 years ago, Tammy spent several years surveying health care facilities throughout North Carolina for compliance with CMS regulations and State rules as a consultant with the NC DHHS. Tammy started her career as a staff registered nurse and served in that capacity for many years in acute care and outpatient settings. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Tamara Dunn brings more than 30 years of progressive healthcare leadership to her role as Senior Executive Operations Officer at CommWell Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving southeastern North Carolina. In this senior leadership role since 2012, Ms. Dunn oversees operations across 16 outpatient clinics providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services.

Ms. Dunn is a Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team, where she facilitates monthly leadership “Mastermind” sessions for professionals and organizations.

Ms. Dunn is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of Project Access for Wake and Johnston Counties and participating in collaborative care initiatives with Community Care of Wake and Johnston Counties. She is also a proud member of the American Nurses Association.

Outside of work, Tammy enjoys shopping, spending time with her family—including her beloved dog Buddy—and continually growing through personal and professional development.

Sabine Delouche, MPH serves as the Community Impact Director at the American Heart Association, where she leads the development and implementation of sustainable interventions aimed at addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes across South Florida. Her work is rooted in addressing social drivers of health, with strategic initiatives focused on patient care, nutrition, maternal health, and emergency cardiac care. In her role on the ambulatory leadership team for the Association's Southeastern Region, Sabine empowers clinics and primary care teams to adopt evidence-based practices for managing hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Known for her collaborative spirit, she forges innovative partnerships with clinical partners and community organizations, bridging the gap between clinical care and community-driven solutions. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sabine is passionate about volunteerism, cultural experiences, and using music and dance to stay heart healthy.

Ms. Hargrove is an Executive Leader at CommWell Health with 27 years of nursing experience. She has served in various leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Services, Senior Director of IT & Data Management, and is currently the VP/Chief Business Intelligence Officer at CommWell Health.

Ms. Hargrove has dedicated her career to serving vulnerable populations in rural southeastern North Carolina, where she was born and raised. She has expertise in home health, hospice, community health, chronic disease management, informatics, HIV care, and leadership.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and candidacy for a doctoral degree in nursing. She holds several certifications, including Wound Care Certification (WCC) obtained in 2014 and Epic Cogito Accreditation obtained in 2022.

In her current role, Ms. Hargrove oversees the IT, Data Analytics, Value-Based Services, Ryan White, and Community Health Worker Departments.

Megan is the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Blue Circle Health — a nonprofit organization with a clinical care, education, and support program for adults living with type 1 diabetes. With over 13 years of experience in leadership and clinical operations, Megan has a deep understanding of healthcare systems, operational excellence, and patient-centered care. She leads the development and optimization of clinical workflows, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compassionate care delivery at BCH. Passionate about innovation in chronic disease management, Megan plays a key role in advancing Blue Circle Health’s mission to empower patients and improve outcomes through personalized, data-driven care.

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Pei Yi Zhuo is a Technical Services representative at Epic, supporting Health Choice Network with the Cogito enterprise analytics suite. Pei Yi is passionate about helping Epic organizations succeed with Cogito and adopt advanced features. He graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Statistical Science and Sociology.

Stephanie Smith, BHSA, PCMH CCE, CLSSGB is an Application Analyst, Healthy Planet at Health Choice Network, where she leads initiatives focused on care coordination and quality improvement across community health centers. With 12 years of experience in healthcare IT and operations, Stephanie has implemented three innovative Epic Super User programs focused on population health, clinical quality reporting, and Cogito reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement excellence.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical workflows in Epic and how those translate to patient outcomes that spotlight health center impact. Ms. Smith has a bachelor’s in health services administration from Florida International University, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt, and is an NCQA PCMH Certified Content Expert. She also received her Epic Ambulatory certification in June 2023, Best Practices Advisories Badge in April 2024, and Compass Rose & Healthy Planet Clinical Build and Analytics certifications in April 2025.

Dr. Sandro Martinez earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2008 and has over 20 years of expertise in Business Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. He currently serves as the Director of Business Intelligence at Health Choice Network (HCN), where he has led the department since May 2021. Under his leadership, HCN has successfully advanced multiple data-driven initiatives, including the implementation of the Epic EHR system. Dr. Martinez has played a key role in developing data exchange frameworks and analytics strategies that have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery and operational efficiency across the organization.

Melanie Thomas manages the team responsible for Epic training at Health Choice Network. With a strong background in instructional design, project management, and blended learning solutions, she brings extensive expertise in classroom management, virtual facilitation, knowledge management, and learning management systems. Melanie plays a key role in the success of training initiatives within the healthcare IT sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Ricardo Gomez is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience and a proven track record of leadership and strategic execution. His expertise spans population health, quality improvement, health information technology, and shared services management. Holding both an Epic Security certification and a Provider maintenance badge, Ricardo previously served for five years as the Director of Population Health and Quality and now leads as the Director of Shared Services. In this role, he oversees the Epic Training team, Epic Security and Provisioning, and Legacy Support (including Sage 300, Dentrix, Intergy EHR, Credible BEHR, and Salesforce). He is also responsible for managing the organization's helpdesk. Previously, as the Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Health Solutions at Health Choice Network, Inc., Ricardo managed Business Intelligence, Implementations, and Clinical Operations, playing a pivotal role in Meaningful Use attestation for numerous providers. He also served as Director of Clinical Informatics and Managed Care, where he spearheaded the development of key performance metrics. Ricardo holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Health Services Administration from Florida International University.

Dr. Edwin Acosta has been dedicated to serving patients at Orange Blossom Family Health since 2010, initially as a Dentist and later as the Resident Site Director. A proud graduate of the University of Florida, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science Education before pursuing further studies at Nova Southeastern University. There, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master’s Degree in Medical Science. Dr. Acosta discovered his true passion for dentistry and, in 2008, earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College.

Katherine Chung-Bridges, MD, MPH is a research fellowship-trained social epidemiologist and family physician, who serves as Chief Community Research Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). She is principal, co-investigator, or site PI on several grant-funded research projects which focus on improving the health of community health center (CHC) patients, including a South Florida collaborative systematically addressing social needs that impact on health outcomes, Accelerating Data Value Across a National Community Health Center Network (ADVANCE) which is a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) distributed research network (PCORnet®), and the Network for Community-engaged Primary Care Research (NCPCR).  Dr. Chung-Bridges leads multiple evaluation projects for CHC programs that increase the quality of care and access for underserved patients.  As a family physician, she has provided clinical care to underserved patients throughout her career, including during training at the Residency Program in Social Medicine at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY; at one of HCN’s founding FQHCs, Jessie Trice Community Health System in Miami, FL; on a mobile health center caring for uninsured patients through Florida International University’s (FIU) NeighborhoodHELP Program; and as Lead Physician with the Linda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography Center at FIU. 

Dr. James Quirk serves as Chief Medical Officer at Partnership Health Center (PHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula, Montana. He began working with the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana in 2013 as a preceptor and has remained deeply involved in integrating graduate medical education into community health. Since becoming CMO in 2021, Dr. Quirk has overseen PHC’s embedded residency model, which operates through a partnership with the University of Montana. Residents are contract employees under PHC's unique structure, blending academic rigor with real-world, mission-driven care. He is a strong advocate for FQHC-residency collaboration, often remarking, “We are separate, like I am separate from my right leg.” His leadership focuses on aligning clinical training with health equity and access for underserved populations, making the residency an essential part of both the care model and workforce pipeline.

Dr. Saint Anthony Amofah, EVP is the Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Academic Officer at the Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI), where he is also the Chief Academic Officer for The Brodes H. Hartley Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI.

As CHI’s Chief Clinical Officer, he is responsible for the oversight and direction of the center’s clinical programs and services including primary and specialty services, pharmacy, laboratory, health information management and radiology. Dr. Amofah chairs CHI’s Performance Improvement Council coordinates CHI’s accreditation activities and is an ambulatory care surveyor for the Joint Commission.

As a Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Disparities Collaboratives clinical scholar, Dr. Amofah has made significant contributions to and presented at national gatherings on the sustaining and spreading of gains in chronic disease care. Additionally, Dr. Amofah has presented at local, state and national levels on the benefits and challenges of the utilization of EHRs.

Dr. Amofah is board certified in internal medicine, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and is certified in risk management, managed care, and healthcare quality and management. He obtained his MBA with a specialization in health services administration from the University of Miami and earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School.

When the White House wants guidance on how to address disparities in the health care of underserved minority populations, it turns to Dr. Amofah. He has gone to Washington, D.C., multiple times to serve as a subject expert in health care.

Alejandro Romillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Network. He oversees the strategic direction and leads a team providing operational efficiencies, clinical innovations, technology solutions, and managed value-based care across the country. Romillo has held leadership roles at Community Health of South Dade and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Romillo uses his expertise and leadership strategies to implement cost effective and leading-edge technology solutions to reach the most vulnerable patient populations. His passion lies in community health, focusing on primary care integrated models supporting behavioral, oral, school-based health, and homeless health integration.

Joseph Kozon serves as the Director of Clinical Applications at Health Choice Network, overseeing the areas of Epic Clinical Documentation, Interoperability, Health Information Management, Patient Experience, and 3rd Party Integrations. Prior to joining HCN in 2021 as an Epic Applications Architect, Joe spent 15 years working with Healthcare Centers across the country implementing multiple EHR solutions. Joseph’s Epic certifications in EpicCare Ambulatory, Prelude, Bridges, MyChart, Gallery, and CRM along with multiple years of full life cycle EHR implementations in both analyst and leadership roles provide a wide range of knowledge and experience. 

Dr. Collazo serves as Epic Physician Champion at Health Choice Network (HCN). He has been a part of the HCN team since November 2021. In this role, Dr. Collazo provides clinical analysis, research, and coordination of clinical topics relevant to Epic EHR implementation. 

Previously, Dr Collazo served as Assistant Medical Director and subsequently Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Executive Director for Camillus Health Concern from 1993 – 2011. During this time, he developed continuity clinics for disease management, developed a comprehensive oral health and behavioral health program, as well as a continuous quality management program. From 2011 to 2021, Dr. Collazo served as clinical lead in Baptist Health of South Florida’s Medical group, specializing in diabetes management and cardiovascular diseases. 

Dr. Collazo is a graduate of the University of Miami (BS, BA), Nova Southeastern-College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and completed a general internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami School of Medicine where he also subsequently served as Chief Medical Resident and clinical faculty.

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, Robbie Gelineau brings a deep understanding of both operational and technical aspects of revenue management. Her career has spanned key roles including Revenue Cycle Manager, Revenue Integrity Analyst, Regulatory and Coding Educator, Epic Resolute Analyst and Principal Trainer, and Manager of Epic Application Analysts. This diverse background equips her with a holistic view of healthcare systems, compliance, and revenue optimization. Robbie is particularly passionate about using data and reporting to drive insights and improve performance. She is a dedicated mentor and educator, committed to empowering colleagues through knowledge-sharing and professional development. Her expertise in Epic systems, combined with her leadership in training and mentoring teams, has made her a trusted resource in both project implementation and long-term operational success. Whether optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, or guiding teams through system transitions, Robbie brings clarity, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge she faces.

Cassandra Meyer has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years, starting with a career in nursing. With a strong passion for population health and health care delivery for underserved populations, she has enjoyed serving at Health Choice Network (HCN) as a passionate advocate for EHR growth and development. Ms. Meyer currently serves as the Director, Community & Population Health Applications for HCN where she provides strategic direction for the organization's deployment of EHR solutions for population management, outcome improvement, value-based contracts, social determinants of health, regulatory/quality measures, grant programs, research, health equity, gaps in care, UDS data capture, UDS+ and reporting, etc..

Ms. Meyer is also leading many other strategic initiatives for Health Choice Network to support further integration of FQHCs in Epic’s robust medical community and governing bodies. 

Jillian is a highly experienced leader with more than 20 years in healthcare, bringing expertise across both clinical and technical settings. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and registered nurse, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. Jillian earned her master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Leadership, further solidifying her dedication to driving positive change within the industry.

In her current role as the Director of Value Based Clinical Operations for Health Choice Network, Jillian collaborates with executive leadership to align clinical operations with long-term strategic business goals and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders including payers, providers, and vendors to advance value-based care initiatives.

With a deep commitment to mentoring and staff development, Jillian leads collaborative, accountable, and high-performing cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery, streamline workflows, and enhance care coordination processes. Her strong communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of clinical workflows, clinical quality metrics, EHR systems and data-driven decision-making makes Jillian a dynamic leader dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Dr. Timothy Long currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Health Choice Network. He has served in this role since 2018. Dr. Long coordinates and promotes clinical leadership, advancing quality health outcomes through guidance and leadership on the optimal implementation and use of Health Information Technology. He employs a collaborative leadership approach that empowers clinicians and health centers to address challenges, promote best practices, and create clinical initiatives that result in practice transformation, quality improvement and clinical collaboration. He actively promotes the use of Health Information Technology; real time use of the EMR with patient engagement and the consistent use of national guidelines as basis for clinical decision support. Dr. Long is a strong supporter of patient engagement through technology, advancement of Patient Centered Medical Home, Care Coordination, and promotion of preventive healthcare for the underserved.

Dr. Torres holds a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership Effectiveness, a Master's degree in I/O Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She maintains a part-time appointment as an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Broward College and is also a certified John Maxwell professional speaker, coach, and trainer. 

In addition to her career endeavors, Dr. Torres has a passion for giving back to the HR community through volunteerism, connection, and collaboration across HR professionals. She is the current President of HR Association of Broward County, a SHRM affiliated organization that serves over 400 members across a county of 1,500 HR professionals. She has also served in numerous board positions and advisory roles, including HOPE South Florida, Inc., Florida International University School of Public Health, University of Miami School of Public Health, and the American Heart Association.

Margarita Ollet, RN, BSN, MBA, is the Chief Operating Officer of Health Choice Network, Inc. (HCN) and Health Choice Network of Florida (HCNFL) and Chief Executive Officer of Health Choice Care (HCC). Ollet has more than 25 years of experience in South Florida’s dynamic health care arena. Her extensive and diverse background both as a health care executive and a registered nurse gives her a unique perspective in addressing the health care challenges faced by the neediest members of the communities served by HCN’s member centers. Ollet joined Health Choice Network in 1996 after serving as Vice President of Managed Care for Jessie Trice Community Health Center. Prior to assuming this position, she worked in similar positions at Management Utilization Review Associates and Jackson Memorial Hospital Health Plan, having launched her clinical nursing career by serving as a Clinical Registered Nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Joe Reilly is the Chief of Strategy at Health Choice Network. Joe has over 10 years of experience developing and implementing technology-based solutions to achieve business growth and strategic objectives. Joe is well adept to guide organizations through holistic evaluations of potential solutions, bridging the conversations between clinical, technical, and operational leaders. His areas of expertise include technology enablement, data management & interoperability, population health management, value-based care technology, public health, and performance management. Prior to joining HCN, Joe was the Chief Information Officer and General Manager, Performance Solutions for Canton & Company.

Meredith Marsh serves as the Chief of Value Based Services for Health Choice Network (HCN) in which she provides direct oversight of the Network’s value-based contracting, data analytics, clinical quality and credentialing services used to manage over 200,000 covered patient lives. Marsh has dedicated the last 20 years serving South Florida’s healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She joined Health Choice Network in 2011 under the South Florida Regional Extension Center and later transitioned to the role of Executive Director for HCN’s two Accountable Care Organizations, Health Choice Care, formed in 2014, and Health Choice Community Partners (HCCP), formed in 2023, both Medicare Shared Savings Program’s by HCN’s member centers and partners. Prior to joining HCN, Marsh specialized in health care compliance and coding in the private physician market. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida and is certified in Health Care Quality & Management (CHCQM).

Rick Friedfeld, CPA, CGMA is Chief Financial Officer at Health Choice Network. Prior to HCN, Friedfeld was the C.F.O and V.P. of Finance for both a behavioral health medical practice and a national pharmacy. He was the President and Managing Director of a public accounting and healthcare consulting firm. Friedfeld is a published author in M.D. News, Medical Business, Florida Healthcare Report, Today's Family Health and other journals. He was a founding member of the CPA Healthcare Network and Affiliated Healthcare Advisors. Currently, Friedfeld serves on the Health Care Industry and the Not-for-Profit Committees for the Florida Institute of CPAs.

Katherine Chung-Bridges, MD, MPH is a research fellowship-trained social epidemiologist and family physician, who serves as Chief Community Research Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). She is principal, co-investigator, or site PI on several grant-funded research projects which focus on improving the health of community health center (CHC) patients, including a South Florida collaborative systematically addressing social needs that impact on health outcomes, Accelerating Data Value Across a National Community Health Center Network (ADVANCE) which is a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) distributed research network (PCORnet®), and the Network for Community-engaged Primary Care Research (NCPCR).  Dr. Chung-Bridges leads multiple evaluation projects for CHC programs that increase the quality of care and access for underserved patients.  As a family physician, she has provided clinical care to underserved patients throughout her career, including during training at the Residency Program in Social Medicine at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY; at one of HCN’s founding FQHCs, Jessie Trice Community Health System in Miami, FL; on a mobile health center caring for uninsured patients through Florida International University’s (FIU) NeighborhoodHELP Program; and as Lead Physician with the Linda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography Center at FIU. 

Mr. Oscar E Perez is the Chief Application & Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network in South Florida. Mr. Perez has been in Healthcare IT for over 25 years. He has a proven record of achievement in strategic planning and digital transformation. Known for developing and building high performing teams that enable technology throughout the entire organization, Mr. Perez is accomplished in addressing business and clinical critical issues, utilizing technology and innovative approaches while managing costs and reducing risks. He’s worked at various healthcare systems including academic medical centers like the University of Miami Healthcare System and large public healthcare systems like Jackson Memorial. Most recently he was Vice President of IT at Memorial Healthcare System, a 6-hospital public healthcare system that includes Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Broward County, Florida. Mr. Perez received a bachelor’s in management information systems (MIS) from FIU and a master’s in healthcare business administration (MBA) from the University of Miami. He also serves on the board for South Florida HIMSS and is a member of CHIME and NACHC.

Maylee is Chief Information Officer for Health Choice Network, a successful nation-wide collaboration among health centers, health center-controlled networks and partners. By providing key business services, strategic initiatives and the latest in health information technology, participants can improve patient outcomes through increased efficiencies and more accessible care. She joined the organization in January of 2018 and is responsible for all HCN Health IT strategies that deliver excellent patient care and improve outcomes through technology innovation for all member centers across the country. She also serves as the Organization’s HIPAA Security Officer. In prior roles, she has delivered cutting edge BI solutions, Mobile applications for both patients and care teams to include global telehealth solutions, patient and customer engagement, and has led projects implementing ERP and enterprise business applications that span across multiple countries.

Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her Fear(less) Stress Formula. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.

As a 2x author (Springboard, and Instinct), founder and CEO of the leadership 360-review mobile application, icueity, and highly sought-after professional speaker, Rebecca has found her calling in helping others recognize the power of using stress as a springboard to reach our highest performance, purpose and passion.

A former educator, Dr. Heiss spent much of her earlier career in the classroom at both the high school and college levels and was recruited to be a founding member of an innovative charter school with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and impact-based learning. Today she shares her Fear(less) Stress Formula to transform fear to fuel from stages around the world as a full-time speaker and facilitator of her Fearless Masterclass.  She continues her research on how we can turn trauma into Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) rather than PTSD. 

Rebecca’s “fear(less)” message inspires hope and actionable insights to train our brains to work for us, rather than against us in times of

change and uncertainty. With surprising humor and palpable energy, no matter if Dr. Heiss is delivering virtually or on stage, she wins over her audiences with interactive, inspiring, and timely takeaways.

When she’s not on a stage, she is happiest when hiking or surfing with her two spoiled rotten dogs Guinness and Murphy.