Archives: Spotlights
December 2024 – Viri DeRuiz, CPPM, BHA, LSS
Viri DeRuiz, CPPM, BHA, LSS, Associate Director of Business Development, Abarca Health What is your current role? I have dedicated the past several years to shaping impactful strategies that foster client success, driving business growth and positioning our organization at the forefront of health care innovation. My role involves directing initiatives that enhance our brand’s…
Legacy Leaders Spotlight: Patricia (Pat) Harger
Patricia (Pat) Harger, Founding Member of the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST What inspired you and other founders to establish the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST? There were few women in health care leadership or high managerial positions in 1979. We were breaking new ground—juggling professional and personal/family responsibilities. The Eleven-fifteen Club gave us space to meet…
November 2024 – Jolene M. Summer Bolster
Jolene M. Summer Bolster, Executive Administrator, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Why did you join the TRUST? I joined the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST in 2019 at the recommendation of Sharon Gabrielson and Heidi Dieter who spoke very highly of the TRUST and the wonderful networking with phenomenal women leaders. What one word would you…
November 2024 – Andrea Berg, MHA
Andrea Berg, MHA, Director of Strategic Planning, Elevance Health What is your current role? I recently transitioned from the provider side of health care, where I spent 15 years, to the payer side. In May 2024, I joined Elevance Health as the Director of Strategic Planning. Formerly known as Anthem, Inc., Elevance Health is a…
October 2024 – Jenna Lange, MBC
Jenna Lange, MBC, Senior Market Insights Consultant, UnitedHealthcare What is your current role? I deliver market insights related to UnitedHealthcare’s National Accounts business to inform strategy and drive improvement. I’m responsible for data analysis, reporting and presentation, database management, business planning support and survey creation and execution. In my role, I’m continually looking for creative…
October 2024 – Meghan Miller, PsyD, LP
Meghan Miller, PsyD, LP, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Minnesota Mental Health Clinics What is your current role? I currently oversee our clinical team at Minnesota Mental Health Clinics (MMHC). In this role, I work with talented clinical leaders and clinicians to ensure we are providing high-quality mental health services to the communities we serve.…
September 2024 – Stacy Rogers
Stacy Rogers, Vice President of LeadingAge MN Solutions, LeadingAge MN What is your current role? I’ve been in the role for a little over one year. I am responsible for the growth of our group purchasing organization (GPO). Our GPO is unique since the revenue generated supports advocacy, education and events through the nonprofit parent…
September 2024 – Tory Merhar
Tory Merhar, Associate Vice President, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota What is your current role? I have been a dedicated leader at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) for the past eight years, holding various leadership roles. Most recently, I served as the Associate Vice President of Older Adult Services. In this role, I emphasized…
August 2024 – Christiana Lawver, MBA, CHFP
Christiana Lawver, MBA, CHFP, Director Revenue Cycle Operations, Financial Clearance, Optum Insights supporting Allina Health What is your current role? I’ve been with Allina Health for nine years in various roles. In May 2024, I was rebadged to Optum but I still support Allina Health in the same capacity as I did previously. In my…
August 2024 – Candace Jones, MBA
Candace Jones, MBA, Executive Director of Marketing, HealthFitness Corporation What is your current role? I’ve been with HealthFitness for 10 years in progressive roles. Currently, I lead the marketing function and team responsible for our brand, developing and executing the company’s go-to-market and engagement strategies. In my role, I get to collaborate with Sales, Product,…
July 2024 – Vidya Ramraj
Vidya Ramraj, Senior Finance and Operations Consultant, Versique Consulting What is your current role? I am a Senior Finance and Operations Consultant at Versique Consulting. I hold the Chartered Accountant certification from India and a CPA (inactive). My current role allows me to fulfill my passion for financial and operational excellence by driving efficiency, growth…
July 2024 – Aimee Johnson
Aimee Johnson, Senior Director – Digital Products, Optum What is your current role? I am the Senior Director of Digital Products with the Consumer Engineering group at Optum. I am responsible for the Mobile Center of Excellence and multiple digital experiences within Optum Technology and Optum Health. In my current role, I drive the product…