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Deana Williams

Research Investigator
MultiCare Health System

Deana Williams

Research Investigator
MultiCare Health System

Deana Williams

Research Investigator
MultiCare Health System
 

Victoria Sanjurjo

Director, Clinical Development
Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Victoria Sanjurjo

Director, Clinical Development
Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Victoria Sanjurjo

Director, Clinical Development
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
 

Cesar Cerezo

Vice President & US Medical Team Head, CVRM
Novartis

Cesar Cerezo

Vice President & US Medical Team Head, CVRM
Novartis

Cesar Cerezo

Vice President & US Medical Team Head, CVRM
Novartis
 

Becca Hayes

Director, Research
North Carolina Community Health Center Association

Becca Hayes

Director, Research
North Carolina Community Health Center Association

Becca Hayes

Director, Research
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
 

Perla Nunes

Community Outreach & Clinical Research DEI Thought Leader

Perla Nunes

Community Outreach & Clinical Research DEI Thought Leader

Perla Nunes

Community Outreach & Clinical Research DEI Thought Leader
 

Christine Lee

Deputy Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Equity (OMHHE)
FDA

Christine Lee

Deputy Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Equity (OMHHE)
FDA

Christine Lee

Deputy Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Equity (OMHHE)
FDA
 

Lourdes Centeno Fanjoy

Subject Matter Expert
Independent

With over 15 years of experience in revenue cycle management, compliance, payer policy advising, and executive presentations, Lourdes is a results-oriented leader dedicated to optimizing operational strategies and driving corporate success. Her resource allocation, process redesign, and capacity planning skills enable her to enhance profit margins and achieve strategic goals. Lourdes brings expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies, ensuring effective and compliant financial practices.

Lourdes Centeno Fanjoy

Subject Matter Expert
Independent

Lourdes Centeno Fanjoy

Subject Matter Expert
Independent

With over 15 years of experience in revenue cycle management, compliance, payer policy advising, and executive presentations, Lourdes is a results-oriented leader dedicated to optimizing operational strategies and driving corporate success. Her resource allocation, process redesign, and capacity planning skills enable her to enhance profit margins and achieve strategic goals. Lourdes brings expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies, ensuring effective and compliant financial practices.

 

Jodi Powell

Director of Payment Integrity
HCSC

With two decades of experience in the intricate realm of medical claims, I am currently serving as a Director within the Office of Payment Integrity, where my passion for precision and accountability fuels my work. My expertise lies in both pre- and post-claim payment accuracy, ensuring that our solutions not only meet regulatory standards but also uphold the highest level of integrity for patients and providers alike.

Jodi Powell

Director of Payment Integrity
HCSC

Jodi Powell

Director of Payment Integrity
HCSC

With two decades of experience in the intricate realm of medical claims, I am currently serving as a Director within the Office of Payment Integrity, where my passion for precision and accountability fuels my work. My expertise lies in both pre- and post-claim payment accuracy, ensuring that our solutions not only meet regulatory standards but also uphold the highest level of integrity for patients and providers alike.

Throughout my career, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, enabling me to identify inefficiencies and implement new solutions that enhance medical cost reduction. By fostering collaboration across teams, I have led initiatives that optimize processes and improve financial sustainability, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved.

I pride myself on my ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. My commitment to excellence and adherence to ethical standards has earned me a reputation as a trusted leader in the field. I am excited to connect with professionals who share a similar vision of advancing 

 

Catherine Pesek Bird

Physician Advisor
Lakeland Regional Health – Florida

Before coming to LRH, Dr. Pesek practiced as an academic cardiologist at a large Big Ten medical center, leading teams of fellows, residents, and medical students.  She provided direct patient care to cardiac patients, including transplant recipients and pregnant patients with either acquired or congenital heart disease. She worked on quality improvement programs in heart failure, sepsis, cardiac catherization, and medication adherence.

Catherine Pesek Bird

Physician Advisor
Lakeland Regional Health – Florida

Catherine Pesek Bird

Physician Advisor
Lakeland Regional Health – Florida

Before coming to LRH, Dr. Pesek practiced as an academic cardiologist at a large Big Ten medical center, leading teams of fellows, residents, and medical students.  She provided direct patient care to cardiac patients, including transplant recipients and pregnant patients with either acquired or congenital heart disease. She worked on quality improvement programs in heart failure, sepsis, cardiac catherization, and medication adherence.

Prior to medical school, Dr. Pesek taught high school chemistry. She has written a book on understanding and determining end-of-life medical choices. She enjoys playing tennis and golf.  She is a proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame.