2020 Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program Scholars
Tyler A. Bauer
Vice President, Medical Group
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston, Ill.
"As a LGBTQ healthcare executive, I’m proud of ACHE’s commitment to diversity. The Dolan EDP will develop my executive leadership skills to further enhance my health system’s commitment to diversity and inclusion."
Jedediah L. Cantrell, FACHE
Vice President, Operations/President, Realty,
SwedishAmerican Health System, UW Health
Rockford, Ill.
"Based on the curriculum, uniqueness and intent of this program, I think that participation will offer high creativity, an alternative way of thinking and a connectivity to communities served. "
Jessica R. Johnson, RN
Director, Surgical and Anesthesia Services
UPMC Magee–Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, P.A.
"I have a renewed determination to be an agent for change. I fully accept the call to action to promote D&I not for my self-interest, but for all. The more diverse our perspectives, the stronger our collective solutions will be to face the challenges in healthcare today. "
Brian N. Middleton
Vice President, Operations
Atrium Health
Charlotte, N.C.
"I will use this program as a means to holistically improve myself. By doing so, I will have the opportunity to provide a greater impact within my organization and community by leveraging my talents as an influencer and change agent."
Eliza Ng, MD
CMO, Population Health
RWJBarnabas Health System
West Orange, N.J.
"The constant thread throughout my career has been improving access and promoting preventive care. I believe that top level diversity is critical because different viewpoints drive an organization to better serve patients, employees, and communities."
Patricia Vassell, DNP, RN
Director, Nursing
Riddle Hospital
Media, PA
"I want to perpetuate changes needed to support diversity in leadership in healthcare organizations. Participation in the Dolan program will give me tools to achieve that goal and to help mentor others to do the same."