Fall 2022 Session 2: Healthcare Leadership Forum: Interprofessional Voices from the Field
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Healthcare administration, nursing, and social work professionals shared an experience, including the background, describe the actions taken, outcomes, and what they learned from the experience.
Speakers
- Megan Bolden – Social Work Coordinator for Community Engagement Department, Novant Health
- Lauren Kearns – Associate Vice President Operations, University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Sana Rockwell – Director, Strategic Transformation Management, Ascension Health
Moderators
- Dan Fisher, PhD, MHA – Assistant Professor, UNCW School of Health & Applied Human Sciences, MHA Program
- Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN, RN – Assistant Professor, DNP-Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration Lead, UNCW School of Nursing
- Angie Vandenberg, MSM, LCSW, VSP – Lecturer, Field Education Coordinator, UNCW School of Social Work
Fall 2022 Session 1: The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
Thursday, October 6, 2022
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Joann Spaleta, FACHE, Assistant Vice President Atrium Health, NC Regent ACHE
- Helaine Ledany Region 4 (includes NC) Director, ACHCA
- Matt Johnson CAO Wake Internal Med Consultants President, NC MGMA
- Elkin Pinamonti, CHAM Assistant Director Patient Access & Financial Counseling, Novant Membership Chair NC HFMA
Spring 2022 Session
Thursday, March 17, 2022
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Nadirah Pippen, NCC, Director, UNCW Career Center
- Joann Spaleta, FACHE, Assistant Vice President Atrium Health, NC Regent ACHE
- Megan Wilkey, Administrative Fellow, Novant Health
- Dan Fisher, Assistant Professor, UNCW MHA Program
Fall 2021 Session: The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
Thursday, September 30, 2021
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Evan Canfield – President, Sandhills Healthcare Executive Forum (NC ACHE Chapter)
- Amanda McKinney – President, NC MGMA Chapter
- Cameron Thomason – President, NC HFMA Chapter
- Helaine Ledany – Region 4 (includes NC) Director ACHCA
Spring 2021 Session: Networking and Identifying Job Search and Career Advancement Strategies
Thursday, March 25, 2021
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion addressing the value of networking and identifying key strategies in finding a job/advancing your career after graduating with an MHA. The discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry including guidance on applying for competitive, yet rewarding administrative fellowships that impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Nadirah Pippen, NCC – Director, UNCW Career Center
- Paige Comstock, MHA – Novant Health Administrative Fellow
- D’Anne Carpenter – Retired Director, Trinity Health Administrative Fellow Program
Fall 2020: Networking and The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations.
Panelists:
- Jason Cox, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Southeastern Health and President of Sandhills Executive Forum (SHEF) [a local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)]
- Barb Biehner, Director of Operations for Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance
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