Board of Directors

Officers

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Jon S. Corzine is the founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the JDC-JSC Opportunity Fund, a global macro/event driven hedge fund. Prior to founding JDC-JSC, he managed his family office, actively investing and overseeing his philanthropic activities. He served the State of New Jersey as a United States Senator from 2001-2006 and as its 54th Governor from 2006-2010. Prior to entering public service, he served as the Senior Partner of Goldman Sachs from 1994-1999, transforming it from a private partnership into a public company. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in 1976 as a bond trader and became co-manager of the Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Division. In 1980, he was named partner. He joined the Management Committee in 1984 and served as the CFO from 1991-1994. Governor Corzine served as the Chairman and CEO of MF Global from March 2010 until October 2011.

Governor Corzine served on the University of Chicago’s Board of Trustees and as an ex-officio member of Princeton University’s Board of Trustees. He was the J.L. Weinberg Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Princeton in 2010 and 2011. He is currently working with Fairleigh Dickinson University to establish the graduate School of Public and Global Affairs as Chairman of its Advisory Board while also serving as a visiting lecturer on politics and public policy at the University’s UK Wroxton campus.

Governor Corzine has served on several civic boards, including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the New York Philharmonic, the New York Child Study Center and the NYC Partnership. He has served as Co-Chair of the National Commission on Capital Budgeting under President Clinton, Chairman of the Treasury’s Government Borrowing Committee and Chairman of the Public Securities Association. He is currently a member of the International Board of Covenant House.

Governor Corzine received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois in 1969, graduating Phi Beta Kapa, and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1975. He served in the United States Marine Corps (R) from 1969-1975. He has served on the Board of The Fund for New Jersey since 2018.

The Hon. Jon S. Corzine, M.B.A.
Chair

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, JDC-JSC Opportunity Fund, Former U.S. Senator, Former New Jersey Governor, Prior CEO, Goldman Sachs

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As Global Medical Affairs Leader, HIV for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Dr. Bryan Baugh is responsible for monitoring projects in sexually-transmitted Infections and therapeutics in respiratory infections; and leading the clinical-commercial optimization of product development and life cycle management strategies and plans in the field of infectious diseases and vaccines. Prior to this position, he was the US Medical Director for PREZISTA, an HIV Protease Inhibitor used to treat HIV, and SIRTURO, the first TB therapy in 40 years and first-approved medicine to treat multi-drug resistant TB, at Janssen Therapeutics, the Infectious Diseases franchise of Johnson & Johnson. As Medical Director, Bryan’s primary responsibility was to support the implementation of clinical affairs strategies for PREZITA and SITURO in the US and globally. In both positions at Janssen Therapeutics, he provides clinical affairs support across brands, coordinates and supervises research committee meetings and advisory boards, and is the key company contact for safety issues.

Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Baugh was employed by Roche Pharmaceuticals as a Virology HIV Medical Liaison. His territory included Washington, DC; and regions in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In this role he helped to coordinate and support investigator-initiated studies and provided HIV background and training to Roche internal and external audiences. Prior to that, he was the Director of HIV Services and a staff physician at the Max Robinson Center of the Whitman Walker Clinic in Washington, DC. At Whitman Walker, he provided healthcare to a large number of HIV-infected patients and implemented new patient care initiatives including a walk-in men’s STD clinic.

Dr. Baugh earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry at Howard University in Washington, DC.

Dr. Baugh’s clinical interests include studying medical conditions and issues that adversely affect disenfranchised populations, bridging health disparity gaps, and developing strategies/technologies to combat illnesses in developing countries. He is an active member of the J&J affinity groups, the Gay & Lesbian Organization for Business & Leadership (GLOBAL), and the African American Leadership Council (AALC). He is an active member of the Board of Directors for the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation and Life Ties, Inc.

Bryan Baugh, M.D.
Vice-Chair

Global Medical Affairs Leader, HIV,
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

As chief of staff at the AAMC, Jennifer M. Schlener supports and serves the president and CEO in his role of leading the AAMC to advance its mission. As a member of the Leadership Team, she champions and supports the implementation of the AAMC’s strategic plan and other initiatives.

Serving as an advisor on governance matters, she is responsible for the work of the Governance, Nominating, and Leadership Development Committee of the AAMC Board of Directors. She has spoken nationally on governance matters such as executive compensation, the imperative for board assessment, and continuous board improvement.

In her executive role, she oversees the functioning of the Office of the President, which includes the AAMC’s strategy and innovation development function and internal audit function. Her team supports the president and CEO, the work of the AAMC Board, the effective functioning of the Leadership Team, the association’s presidential awards program, and internal executive searches. She drives and champions the alignment of culture, strategy, and leadership, and she facilitates and provides leadership to internal organizational development activities.

She is a highly rated speaker nationally, an expert facilitator of strategic and organizational development retreats, and a certified trainer of Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability.

Prior to joining the AAMC in 2007, Schlener worked at Penn State University for seven years, last serving as the director of development and alumni relations for health affairs at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine. She began her career as a development and alumni relations professional at her alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Schlener is the vice chair of the board of directors of Physicians for Peace; a member of the board of directors of National Medical Fellowships; a member of Franklin & Marshall College’s Leadership Council; and a past board member of the American Heart Association – Lancaster Division, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, and Hershey Area Playhouse.

Jennifer Schlener
Secretary

Chief of Staff, Association of American Medical Colleges

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John A. Johnson, MD, MBA, FACP, is an energetic strategist and agile thought leader with more than two decades of diverse experience in the medical field. In his role as Chief Medical Officer at GEHA, Johnson oversees all clinical programs, including dental and behavioral health services, focusing on quality improvement, and enhancing culturally relevant services and solutions inherent in GEHA’s continual efforts to evolve the member experience. To accomplish these goals, Dr. Johnson focuses on connecting members with their ultimate health care goals through an evidence-based approach to care. While in this role, Profiles in Diversity Journal® announced Dr. Johnson as one of the magazine’s first-ever Veteran Leadership™ Award winners, and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Board of Directors appointed him as an Active Diplomate on the Stakeholder Council. Notably, in 2023, Johnson was also a panelist and speaker at national and local conferences such as the HLTH Conference, Heartland Conference on Health Equity and Patient-Centered Care and National Black Nurses Association Conference.

Previously, Dr. Johnson served as Chief Medical Officer at other nationally recognized health plans to include Virginia Premier Health Plan, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare in North Carolina. He also oversaw utilization review and care management for the State Health Benefit Plan while serving as Medical Director at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. As a physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Dr. Johnson owned and operated a practice in Atlanta where he treated patients with acute and chronic conditions, ultimately growing it to 10,000 patients and developing a celebrated program to treat those with diabetes. Possessing insights gained in his efforts to improve community health, he later sold his practice to pursue a career in managed care.

Over the years, Dr. Johnson's work earned him The Joseph P. Bailey Jr. MD Physician Distinguished Service Award. This honor is presented annually by the Medical Association of Georgia to a physician for their distinguished and meritorious service that reflects credit and honor on the association. As an active member of the association, he currently serves on the Board of Directors and graduated from the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy.

Dr. Johnson serves as a Colonel in the United States Army Reserves Medical Corps with 27 years of service. After joining as a Captain in 1997, he was promoted to Major in 2005, Lieutenant Colonel in 2010, and to the rank of Colonel in 2014, ahead of his peers. Colonel Johnson was selected to serve as Battalion Commander for the 7455th Medical Operations Readiness Unit in Topeka, Kansas. Throughout his military service, he has received many honorable designations.

Johnson graduated from Seton Hall University and received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, he completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Dr. Johnson later earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health care management from Emory’s School of Business. In addition, he is the president of the Emory University Medical Alumni Board, currently serves as the Board Chair of the Medical Association of Atlanta following his presidency (2024) and vice president of the board of directors for Leadership Empowerment Project, a nonprofit that helps African American men excel in their first years in college

John A. Johnson, M.D., M.B.A., FACP
Treasurer

Chief Medical Officer,
Government Employees Health Association

Michellene Davis, Esq.
President & CEO

Members

Scott Becker

Partner at McGuireWoods, Publisher of Becker's Healthcare,
Author

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Dr. Gary Butts is currently Executive Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Mount Sinai Health System, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System and Dean for Diversity Programs, Policy and Community Affairs for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

In these roles, Dr. Butts is responsible for oversight, management and integration of all aspects of diversity programs and policies for the Mount Sinai Health System to ensure diversity and inclusion as an integral core institutional value and resource across the health system, including the medical and graduate schools, graduate medical education and the Mount Sinai Hospitals Group.

Dr. Butts holds joint appointments as professor with tenure in the Departments of Pediatrics, Medical Education, and Preventive Medicine and has been an integral member of the senior leadership team at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai since 1998. He has spent over 3 decades providing health care services to East and Central Harlem residents and the past 15 years developing and spearheading efforts to improve and sustain racial, ethnic and gender diversity across all levels of education, training, and faculty for the School of Medicine.

Since 2004, he has directed the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs (CMCA), which has been recognized as a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Center of Excellence for Minority Health. Under his leadership, the medical school has become one of the most diverse student bodies among U.S. private medical schools and Mount Sinai has doubled the percent of Black and Latino faculty and housestaff. Dr. Butts has held regional and national leadership positions with the Association of American Medical Colleges and Associated Medical Schools of New York, among other professional organizations and as trustee for the Jewish Home Lifecare System, chairs their diversity committee.

He has been acknowledged for his leadership and service by the Network Journal Top Black Doctors in New York Metro Area recognition on several occasions; by the National Association of Minority Medical Educators with the Distinguished Service to Health Award; and by the National Hispanic Health Foundation for Leadership for Improving the Health of Hispanic Communities.

Gary Butts, M.D.*

Executive Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Mt. Sinai Health System, Dean of Diversity Programs, Policy, and Community Affairs, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

AI Campbell, MBA, FACHE, RN

President and Market Leader, Holy Cross Health Maryland

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Félix Manuel Chinea, M.D.

Director, Health Equity & Inclusion Strategy,
Doximity

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Dr. Dallas Lea is the principal partner of Lea Medical Partners, LLC and the medical director of Lea Medical Therapies in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a highly respected leader in the field of spinal cord injury and spasticity management. He is also regarded as an expert in the use of Botox® and Xeomin® for the treatment and management of spasticity caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. In addition, Dr. Lea is a pioneer in the use of advanced imaging technology in the performance of Botox® and Xeomin®injections for spasticity, cervical dystonia, sialorrhea and bruxism.

Dr. Lea has started spasticity programs at major institutions in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Texas. He is also a specialist in the use of the intrathecal baclofen pump for spasticity management. His center, Lea Medical Therapies, has been selected to participate in the Adult Spasticity International Registry on Botox® Treatment Study (ASPIRE) and he acts as principal investigator.

A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Lea has trained more than 200 physicians in the U.S. and abroad in the use of ultrasound guided Botox® injections for spasticity management. He has also been involved in numerous research studies at major institutions including The National Institutes of Health and The University of Pittsburgh’s Falk Center. Research studies of which he was a partner in have been published in various journals including Biochemistry and The Journal of Biochemistry.

Dr. Lea received his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio and interned at the Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, a partner institution of the University of Texas Medical Center. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Institute for Research and Rehabilitation (TIRR). He also completed his postdoctoral fellowship in spinal cord injury medicine while at Baylor and is one of few physicians certified in spinal cord injury medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He currently resides in Maryland.

Dallas Lea, M.D.

Principal Partner
Lea Medical Partners, LLC

Jahmal Miller is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, a member of CommonSpirit Health, and a for-profit medical group with annual operating revenues exceeding $270 million. In this executive leadership role, Jahmal oversees the full spectrum of administrative, business, and governance operations critical to delivering high-quality professional medical services. As an ex-officio board member, he actively contributes to strategic decision-making at the highest level.

Jahmal’s responsibilities encompass comprehensive management of the group’s risk management and insurance portfolio, including medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, Directors & Officers (D&O) coverage, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), and other related exposures. He directs banking and treasury services with a focus on cash management, investments, and financial operations. Jahmal also leads provider compensation programs, including complex bonus and incentive structures aligned with organizational goals, while providing executive oversight on contracting, data analytics, strategic partnerships, and health equity initiatives.

In addition to his leadership at Mercy Medical Group, Jahmal serves on the Board of Directors of The California Endowment, a $4 billion healthcare philanthropy. There, he is an influential member of both the Investment & Finance Committee and the Governance Committee, contributing his deep expertise in fiduciary oversight, corporate governance, and financial strategy to strengthen the foundation’s mission.

Jahmal is also the Chair of the Governance Committee at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, where he guides board governance and organizational oversight for one of California’s premier cultural institutions.

Prior to his current role, Jahmal was the System Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CommonSpirit Health, where he championed enterprise-wide initiatives to embed health equity into healthcare delivery systems. His leadership tenure also includes significant roles at Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health.

Notably, Jahmal was the inaugural Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the California Department of Public Health, where he managed a $70 million budget and led a team of nearly 40 staff. In this role, he advised Governor Jerry Brown and key state leaders on policies to reduce health disparities and advance statewide health equity.

Globally recognized as a thought leader in healthcare and public health, Jahmal co-led a key partnership involving CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine to advance COVID-19 resiliency in underserved communities. Additionally, he has undertaken two healthcare research trips to Cuba, gaining valuable insights into innovative health systems and community-based care models that have informed his approach to health equity.

Jahmal’s board service extends to appointments by the American Psychological Association, including the Presidential Health Equity Task Force (2020) and the Health Equity Committee (2022).

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, a Master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Southern California, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters by Western University of Health Sciences in recognition of his profound contributions to health and human services.

An accomplished author and media commentator, Jahmal’s insights have been featured widely, including a recent interview on Woebot Health’s Meeting of the Minds podcast titled What Does Racism Cost Our Healthcare System? His debut book, Equity, Equality & Justice for All, was published by Pegasus Books in 2023.

Jahmal Miller, MHA

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group

A Renowned Scholar, Clinician, and Educator Prior to joining CUNY Medicine, Dr. Green was a tenured Professor of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Health Management & Policy at the University of Michigan’s Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and an attending physician in the Back and Pain Center. She holds faculty appointments at the Institute for Social Research and Institute for Health Policy and Innovation, and is a faculty associate in the Program for Research on Black Americans, Depression Center. Dean Green is an award-winning academic physician who is an elected fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, Gerontological Society of America, and Association of University Anesthesiologists. She was the inaugural Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS), Executive Director of the Healthier Black Elders Center and Co-Director of the Community Core for the Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research. Dr. Green was the founding chair for the American Pain Society’s Special Interest Group on Pain and Disparities and chair of the Public Policy Committee. She is Professor Emerita in the U-M School of Medicine.

Dr. Green received her undergraduate degree from University of Michigan-Flint and her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where she was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Green completed an Anesthesiology residency, subspecialty training in Ambulatory and Obstetrical Anesthesia, and a Pain Medicine fellowship at UMHS as well as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholar program, van Hedwig Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship, and Mayday Pain & Society fellowship. Dean Green was a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy fellow at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) of the National Academies where she also worked in the U.S. Senate Children and Families subcommittee (Sen. Christopher Dodd, Chair) within Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Sen. Edward (Ted) Kennedy, Chair), she helped draft the National Pain Care Policy Act, incorporated in the Affordable Care Act, and was thanked in the Congressional Record by Sen. Kennedy for contributions to the FDA reauthorization, i.e. including gender and race variables to assess outcomes.

Honors, Recognitions, and a Lifetime of Service Dr. Green received several honors including UMHS Employee of the Year, U-M Woman of Color of the Year for Human Relations, Consumer Checkbook’s Top 100 Doctors, Top 1% of Pain Doctors by U.S. News and World Report, Who’s Who in America, U-M Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award, John Liebeskind Pain Management Research Award, Elizabeth Narcessian Award for Outstanding Educational Achievements, and MSU CHM Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2022, She was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Impact list. Her board service includes NAM’s Health Care Services Board, Michigan Governor’s Pain and Symptom Advisory Committee, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee and HHS Oversight Committee for the National Pain Strategy (Disparities Committee Co-Chair) as well as NIH’s Advisory Committee for the Eunice Shriver National Institute of Child and Human Development, Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health, and National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, and Associated Medical Schools of New York Executive Board (Vice Chair). Dr. Green has made invited presentations across the globe including the U.S. Congress and Rockefeller Center in Bellagio, Italy. She has worked assiduously to achieve a critical mass of minorities and women in academic medicine, biomedical sciences, and higher education. Her former students lead, teach, and inspire others.

An avid swimmer and genealogist, Dr. Green enjoys travel, photography, college football, creative writing, and time with family and friends. Dr. Green also enjoys the arts, attending operas and recitals, and appeared as the Narrator and Lincoln in Aaron Copeland’s Lincoln’s Portrait with the U-M Life Sciences Orchestra at the historic Hill Auditorium (Ann Arbor).

Carmen Renée Green, M.D

President & Dean, CUNY School of Medicine

Dr. Chimene Liburd is a distinguished physician executive with over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience spanning clinical practice, health policy, and strategic operations. Dr. Liburd's unique combination of clinical expertise, operational leadership, financial acumen, and regulatory knowledge makes her an exceptional board candidate for private equity healthcare portfolios, public healthcare companies, and nonprofit organizations seeking strategic governance. Dr. Liburd currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for the District of Columbia Health Care Finance Agency, where she provides clinical oversight for Medicaid policy development and quality improvement initiatives affecting vulnerable populations. Healthcare Leadership & Governance Dr. Liburd brings extensive board-level experience in healthcare, having served on multiple executive committees throughout her career. Her proven ability to translate complex clinical and regulatory requirements into actionable strategic initiatives makes her invaluable for board oversight. Financial Stewardship & Value-Based Care With a track record of managing annual budgets exceeding $100M and delivering measurable cost savings, Dr. Liburd has demonstrated exceptional financial stewardship. Her expertise in valuebased care models and Medical Loss ratio (MLR) management provides critical insight for healthcare organizations navigating evolving payment structures. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Dr. Liburd's deep understanding of healthcare regulations spans Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance markets. She has led enterprise-level compliance initiatives, developed internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risk, and ensured adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements, including CMS program integrity standards. Quality Assurance & Patient Safety As a physician surveyor for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and through her prior medical director roles, Dr. Liburd has comprehensive expertise in evaluating organizational performance against nationally recognized standards. She has provided risk oversight by overseeing and coordinating responses to CMS regulatory audits of Medicare Advantage performance, ensuring compliance with program integrity standards and strengthening internal controls. Health-Care Mentorship Dr. Liburd is an active mentor to the next generation of health-care professionals, supporting undergraduates, medical students, and early-career physicians, while also advising emerging policy makers on leadership and impact.

Chimene L. Liburd, MD, MBA, FACP, CPE

Chief Medical Officer, District of Columbia Health Care
Finance Agency

Anthony Mulrain is a leading corporate and intellectual property (IP) attorney at Holland & Knight, serving as co-chair of the firm's Sports Law and Entertainment Law teams. Based in the Atlanta and New York offices, Mulrain brings more than 20 years of experience, blending transactional acumen with litigation prowess, making him a trusted legal strategist in the sports and entertainment industries.

Mulrain is nationally recognized for his comprehensive representation across the sports industry, from players and agencies to teams, leagues and esports enterprises. His deep industry insight makes him a trusted adviser to top athletes, sports franchises and investment firms navigating the complex intersection of sports, private equity and venture capital. With a client roster boasting 8 No. 1 overall draft picks, champions with 23 NBA titles, 3 Super Bowl victories, 17 Olympic medals and 101 NBA All-Star Game appearances, Mulrain's counsel is indispensable in highly sensitive matters.

In the entertainment sector, Mulrain is a sought-after adviser for A-list actors, producers, studios and networks. His commitment to his clients' success, combined with his extensive industry experience, drives his ability to navigate and resolve the most sensitive and high-profile legal challenges. His representation of multibillion-dollar studios and creative talents in critical transactional and litigation matters has solidified his reputation as a leading figure in entertainment law.

Mulrain's business acumen and strategic insight position him at the nexus of sports, entertainment and investment. CEOs, investors and companies across these industries rely on his counsel to guide them through sophisticated ventures, mergers and structural decisions that require a blend of legal acumen and business strategy.

When brands are threatened, whether by pre-draft extortion or international fraud, Mulrain is the trusted adviser to whom high-profile clients turn. His ability to protect and restore his clients' reputations is a testament to his deep understanding of brand value and his proactive approach to crisis management.

Mulrain's passion for sports extends beyond his legal practice. As a former head coach of an AAU Basketball team, he led his team to both a state championship and national championship over five years, further underscoring his commitment to excellence.

Before joining Holland & Knight, Mulrain co-chaired the sports and entertainment practice at a major U.S. law firm in New York and founded and managed the Atlanta office of a national law firm.

C. Anthony Mulrain, Esq.

Partner and Co-chair of Sports and Entertainment Teams Holland & Knight

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Dr. Kimberly Henderson is a Managing Director and recently joined Family Office Resources as the Head of Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education. In this role, she highlights opportunities for clients to consider healthy choices, spearheads thought leadership on health care issues facing ultra high net worth clients, shares best wellness practices and discusses the impact of health and medical developments with clients and their families.

Dr. Henderson joined Morgan Stanley two years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as the Associate Medical Director and provided direct oversight and coordination of global medical, health and wellness services. In addition to helping keep her colleagues safe and informed during the pandemic, Dr. Henderson became Morgan Stanley’s subject matter expert on multiple health and wellness related topi cs including Covid, women’s health, health equity, resiliency, sleep, wellbeing, and adolescent and family mental health.

In the spirit of Morgan Stanley’s commitment to giving back, Dr. Henderson is an active supporter of communities of color. She received the honor of being appointed an executive sponsor for the inaugural Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program, which awards a four year college scholarship and ongoing academic support to underprivileged youth. Recognizing the negative impact the pandemic had on children ’s mental health, Dr. Henderson has dedicated her time for two years to judge the Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards program, which provi des a $100,000 grant and business training to start ups focused on child and adolescent mental health.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Dr. Henderson was the Senior Medical Director at CVS Health, where she spent 14 years supporting enterprise side initiatives, pharmacy benefit management sales strategies and retail health programs including oversight of Minute Clinic nurse practitioners.

Dr. Henderson enjoyed an 18-year career practicing medicine and is an attending emergency medicine physician at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. She earned her medical doctorate and juris doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington DC.

Kim Henderson, M.D. *

Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education,
Morgan Stanley

Mike Merola

Founding Partner, Winning Strategies, Washington, DC

One of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, Rakia Reynolds is a thought leader, taste maker and branding expert who advises name brands on creative strategy. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on distilling equity in messaging, and her ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes are only some of the reasons Rakia has successfully created her own distinct brand of authenticity and expertise for over 15 years. Rakia has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, was listed as one of the 25 Most Socially Influential Tastemakers on Dell’s “Inspire 100” list, and recently was also profiled by Forbes on their “Next 1000” list.

Rakia serves as Founder and Executive Officer of Skai Blue Media (SBM), a non-traditional communications agency that proudly hosts an eclectic group of storytellers, brand experts, and strategists. Rakia continues to be a key influencer in the creative business industry as she works with her team to launch, brand, re-brand, and revitalize lifestyle, technology, non-profit and entrepreneurial clients. This list includes Airbnb, Comcast, Dell, Serena Williams, Morgan Stanley, Jill Scott, and more. Rakia’s portfolio includes #FanofYourBrand(tactical business tools), clothing brand EVRYDAY Jane, and an ethical intelligence platform set to launch in 2021.

As a thought leader and proven authority in marketing, creative strategy and business development Rakia regularly contributes her expertise to the pages of Forbes, Inc.com, HuffPost, Fast Company, and more. Onstage, she captivates audiences across many industries as her talks span branding, media, multicultural business, economic development, and the entrepreneurial journey, all of which are more than relevant to the recent challenging and changing times. Rakia is recognized for her innovative approach and commitment to authenticity and has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, Inbound, and others. More than a keynote speaker, Rakia is often called upon to moderate panel discussions due her in-depth knowledge of a wide range of topics affecting the business community.

Rakia Reynolds

Partner, Actum LLC

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Dr. Efrain Talamantes is an internal medicine physician who is dedicated to serving historically underinvested communities and advancing health equity. He leads initiatives throughout the country to enhance leadership and diversity in the healthcare workforce. As the Chief Operating Officer of Health Services at AltaMed Health Services, Dr. Talamantes shapes the AltaMed experience across the entire health care delivery system spanning more than 40 clinics throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He oversees every aspect of day-to-day care and incorporates patient-centered solutions to address social determinants of health.

Prior to becoming the Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Talamantes served as Medical Director for the AltaMed Institute for Health Equity and Medical Education, leading health services and community-partnered research and training to advance health equity and medical education. Cultivating the next generation of physicians remains a cornerstone of Dr. Talamantes’ work. His vision led to the creation of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited Family Medicine Residency program and pipeline programs throughout AltaMed that focus on advancing health equity and recruiting a new generation of health professionals dedicated to improving access to care.

Prior to joining AltaMed, Dr. Talamantes co-founded MiMentor, a nationwide mentoring network connecting thousands of members with health professional mentors. The organization's mission is to develop and support innovative and inclusive mentorship opportunities that will inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders for underserved communities. He also served as Associate Director for the University of California, Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and co-directed the Center for a Diverse Healthcare Workforce (CDHW).

Dr. Talamantes currently serves as the Chair of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, he is a board member of the National Medical Fellowships, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and the Chicago School of Psychology.

Efrain Talamantes, M.D., M.B.A., MSc, FACP*

President, Emanate Health Medical Care Foundation

Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA is a 28-year employee of RWJBarnabas Health and has more than 38 years of experience in health care administration at three major New Jersey Health care organizations. He began his career at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey in Operations Management in 1997.

He was named Senior Vice President of Operations in 2006, became Chief Operating Officer in 2011 and in May 2016 he assumed his current position as President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Terry is responsible for the strategic operations of this 665-bed regional care teaching hospital that is home to one of the nation’s top 15 most active heart transplant centers, which has performed more than 1,100 heart transplants; RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and a Valve Center that performs innovative cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs). The Newark Beth Israel robotic surgery program is the most experienced in northern New Jersey. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care and treatment options. Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ), offers more than 30 specialized pediatric services including New Jersey’s largest Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; and the Children’s Heart Center that offers medical and surgical treatments for the most complex cardiac abnormalities.

Mr. Terry is committed to improving the overall health and wellness of communities served by Newark Beth Israel. He has pioneered award-winning initiatives such as the “Beth Challenge” and KidsFit, The Beth Greenhouse and the Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health and Wellness Center.

A graduate of Rutgers University, with a concentration in business management, Mr. Terry received his Master in Healthcare Administration from Seton Hall University and a Master in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Administration and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Mr. Terry is a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow, and a fellow of the New Jersey Healthcare Executive Leadership Academy. He sits on several boards and has received numerous awards throughout his career, including numerous community service awards and recognitions.

Mr. Terry has strong personal ties to Newark Beth Israel. He was born at The Beth, as were his brother and two of his children.

Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA

President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey

Dr. Calvin Wheeler is the Kaiser Permanente Northern California medical director of undergraduate & graduate medical education. He also serves on the Regional Community Health Governance and Contributions Committees, as well as the National Equity, Inclusion & Diversity council at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. He leads and supports programs to improve this nation’s and local communities’ health and the diversity of the physician and healthcare professions pipeline.

Dr. Wheeler served as the physician-in-chief for Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in Fremont and the Greater Southern Alameda Area for eighteen years. During that time, he served as a member of the board of directors and the Operations Management Group of The Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Wheeler joined Kaiser Permanente in 1984 as a staff pediatrician and neurologist in Hayward and Walnut Creek.

Dr. Wheeler graduated from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of California-Irvine College of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed a six-month American Hepatic Foundation Fellowship at King’s College Hospital in London, England. He then did residency training in pediatrics at Boston City Hospital and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. His residency was followed by a fellowship in pediatric neurology at Boston City Hospital and the Boston University Combined Neurology Program, where he also served as a clinical instructor. Dr. Wheeler then completed a fellowship in Epilepsy/ EEG and the Houston Merritt Fellowship in Cerebral Palsy at the Children’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School, where he also served as a clinical instructor.

After moving to the Bay Area, Dr. Wheeler became a clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatrics and the Division of Neurology at University of California-San Francisco. His research interests are in the areas of anti-epileptic medications and alternative epilepsy treatments.

A founding member of the Kaiser Permanente African American Professionals Association (KPAAPA) in Northern California, Dr. Wheeler twice served as president. He completed the KP Advanced Leadership Program at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School in 1997. He completed the California Health Care Foundation Leadership Fellowship between 2003-2005.

Dr. Wheeler has served on the board of trustees of the California College of the Arts for eighteen years, where he sits on the committee on trustees and chairs the Academic Committee. Dr. Wheeler has been a member of the NMF Board of Directors since 2017 and is chair of the Bay Area Council. He and his wife, Sarajane, co-own an art gallery and design business.

Calvin Wheeler, M.D*

Assistant Professor of Clinical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

*NMF Alumni