Advisory Boards
The Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality benefits from the expertise of two distinct advisory bodies.
Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality
Strategic Advisory Board
Leading the mission and vision of the Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality, our board brings a diverse range of expertise and thought leadership to guide the Institute’s strategic approaches:
Brett Moorehouse, MHA, FACHE, Missouri Hospital Association
Brad Hart, MPH, Health Forward Foundation
Dennis Ridenour, MS, MBA, BioNexus KC
Karen Braman, RPH, MS, Kansas Hospital Association
Kimberly Stupica-Dobbs, MEd, Region 7, Medicare & Medicaid Services
Dan Cranshaw, JD, Kansas City Health Collaborative
Tony Sun, MD, MBA, FACP, United Healthcare
Brenda R. Sharpe MS, Reach Healthcare Foundation
James D. Stowe, PhD, Center for Practical Bioethics
Marvia Jones, PhD, MPH, Kansas City Missouri Health Department
Jaclyn Gatz, MPA, CHEP, LSSGB, Missouri Hospital Association
Kari M. Bruffett, BA, Kansas Health Institute
Jon Masoudi, MD, MBA, Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group
Robert St. Peter, MD
Hilda Fuentes, Healthcare CEO (ret.)
Raelene Knolla, DO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Kelly Hubka, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Charlie Hunt, MPH, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
UMKC Advisory Board
As an institute of UMKC, we also have the benefit of the exceptional expertise and guidance of the following UMKC leaders:
Russell Melchert, PhD
Joy Roberts, JD, RN, FNP
Alexander Norbash, MD, MS, FACR
George S. Gotto, IV, PhD, MA
Tony Caruso, PhD, MS
Kevin Truman, PhD, MS
Maria Meyers, BS
Shu-Ching Chen, PhD, Fellow IEEE, AAAS, SIRI, AAIA
Troy Lillebo, PhD, MA
Jannette Berkley-Patton, PhD, MA
Our Leaders
Our collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team is made up of dedicated healthcare professionals working together to make a difference and drive positive change.
Funding Partners
Our work would not be possible without support from our funding partners.