2025 Annual Conference

Matt is currently an AVP at Pivot Point (Highspring), a healthcare technology consulting firm. His academic background in health administration and nearly 20 years in consulting, allows Matt to design services and solutions that support acquisitions, transformations and complex operations....

Matt is currently an AVP at Pivot Point (Highspring), a healthcare technology consulting firm. His academic background in health administration and nearly 20 years in consulting, allows Matt to design services and solutions that support acquisitions, transformations and complex operations. He has a track record of partnering with large organizations, with specific expertise in health systems, complex academic medical centers, and healthcare technology vendors. Matt has a lengthy background working in expert services: digital, analytics & AI, cybersecurity / GRC and enterprise system implementation with a secondary focus in business operations, e.g., Managed Services.

Chuck DeBusk is the Principal of Kinetic Resolution, LLC. He has 50 years of experience improving healthcare outcomes and processes, as well as teaching process improvement and Lean Six Sigma. Before starting Kinetic Resolution, Chuck spent 11 years as...

Chuck DeBusk is the Principal of Kinetic Resolution, LLC. He has 50 years of experience improving healthcare outcomes and processes, as well as teaching process improvement and Lean Six Sigma. Before starting Kinetic Resolution, Chuck spent 11 years as the Vice President of Performance & Process Improvement for UHS of Delaware, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. He was responsible for operational process improvement for 27 Acute Care Hospitals, where he applied simulation to improve operations. He also provided corporate leadership to the Emergency Department, Surgery, Radiology, Laboratory, Rehab Services, and Pharmacy. Since starting his consulting operation, Chuck has led the organizational change management efforts for a hospital management company’s implementation of business systems in 20 hospitals, provided Leader Standard Work for a regional three-hospital organization’s physician practice group, and Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma education and training for a large nationwide hospital management company. He has held leadership positions at GE Healthcare, Allina Health System, and HCA. He holds an MS in industrial engineering from the University of Tennessee and a BS in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Tech.

Tracy Heideman is an audit partner with Wipfli LLP, where she has been a member of the firm’s technology and manufacturing/retail/distribution teams since 2006. She specializes in assurance and consulting services, working with both public and private companies to navigate...

Tracy Heideman is an audit partner with Wipfli LLP, where she has been a member of the firm’s technology and manufacturing/retail/distribution teams since 2006. She specializes in assurance and consulting services, working with both public and private companies to navigate complex accounting issues and achieve their strategic goals. With more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, Tracy has supported a wide range of organizations—from small, single-state entities to large, international SEC registrants. She is a key member of Wipfli’s professional standards and technical accounting national office, with expertise in revenue recognition, software costs, acquisition accounting, and share-based compensation. Tracy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA). She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting, summa cum laude, from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.

Penny is the Director of Data Science/Governance at Augusta Health. She is passionate about the use of data in analysis and custom development to solve problems in healthcare. Penny holds a doctorate in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University and...

Penny is the Director of Data Science/Governance at Augusta Health. She is passionate about the use of data in analysis and custom development to solve problems in healthcare. Penny holds a doctorate in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University and has published several manuscripts on identifying risks in Healthcare. She is the Va HIMSS Data & Analytics SIG Chairman and an invited reviewer for Applied Clinical Informatics.

Whende M. Carroll, MSN, RN-BC, FHIMSS, Clinical Informatics Advisor at HIMSS, is a nursing informatics leader with more than 20 years of experience integrating bedside nursing, quality improvement, and health information technology. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing...

Whende M. Carroll, MSN, RN-BC, FHIMSS, Clinical Informatics Advisor at HIMSS, is a nursing informatics leader with more than 20 years of experience integrating bedside nursing, quality improvement, and health information technology. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on informatics in 2012 and is board-certified in Informatics Nursing. Whende is the Founder of Nurse Evolution, a platform that educates and empowers nurses to leverage technology, data, and innovation to advance practice and outcomes. She has edited award-winning textbooks, including Emerging Technologies for Nurses: Implications for Practice, which was named the 2020 AJN Book of the Year in Informatics, and Nursing Informatics: Truths, Talent, and Transforming the Future. Whende is an active contributor to professional standards and policy initiatives, frequently speaking on artificial intelligence, nursing innovation, equity, and digital transformation. Her website: https://nurseevolution.com/about-whende-carroll/

Dr. Gregory Szlyk is the director of medical informatics at Mary Washington Health Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and is board-certified in clinical informatics. He chairs the health system’s Provider Informatics Council and serves on the board of the Mary Washington...

Dr. Gregory Szlyk is the director of medical informatics at Mary Washington Health Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and is board-certified in clinical informatics. He chairs the health system’s Provider Informatics Council and serves on the board of the Mary Washington Health Alliance, where he leads the IT subcommittee for the accountable care organization. He has led several large-scale informatics initiatives, including the implementation and optimization of Epic and the development of AI- and analytics-driven decision support tools. His work focuses on applying advanced technology to clinical workflows to improve operational efficiency, patient outcomes and provider well-being. Szlyk is also a board-certified urologic surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of several professional societies. He is an Epic-certified physician builder and chairs Epic’s Urology Steering Board. He completed his residency in urologic surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and holds a degree in neuroscience from Brandeis University. Originally from New England, Szlyk lives in Fredericksburg with his family and enjoys backpacking, mountain biking, golf and playing electric guitar.

Dr. Maruf Haider is a healthcare and MedTech leader recognized for advancing digital transformation and data-driven, patient-centered care across Virginia. As associate CMIO at Carilion Clinic, he integrates digital and virtual health technologies into care delivery and guides enterprise strategies...

Dr. Maruf Haider is a healthcare and MedTech leader recognized for advancing digital transformation and data-driven, patient-centered care across Virginia. As associate CMIO at Carilion Clinic, he integrates digital and virtual health technologies into care delivery and guides enterprise strategies to improve clinical workflows and outcomes. Previously, Haider served as chief health informatics officer at Inova Health System, where he led a systemwide informatics strategy, centralized physician informatics operations, and expanded virtual care to 18% of outpatient visits. Earlier roles include system medical director of clinical informatics at Inova, where he drove analytics adoption, standardized documentation, and implemented evidence-based alerts that reduced costs and improved quality. He also serves as a board member of the Global Cybersecurity Advisory Group. Board-certified in internal medicine and clinical informatics, Haider completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at the University of Vermont. He earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and dual bachelor’s degrees from George Washington University. A collaborative and future-focused leader, Haider is passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and building cultures of trust and purpose. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, culinary exploration and time with his family.

Dr. Truxillo serves as an Associate-CMIO at Carilion Clinic and a board-certified clinical informaticist. He is a practicing family physician, Epic-certified physician builder, and residency faculty member at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He designs and implements tools...

Dr. Truxillo serves as an Associate-CMIO at Carilion Clinic and a board-certified clinical informaticist. He is a practicing family physician, Epic-certified physician builder, and residency faculty member at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He designs and implements tools that reduce clinician burden and strengthens patient care. Dr. Truxillo regularly speaks on augmented intelligence, clinical decision support, efficient EHR use and responsible AI adoption to improve clinician well-being.

Dr. Lindsey Stanton is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and clinical informatics leader at Inova Health System, where she focuses on reducing provider burden and advancing quality improvement. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and an active role as...

Dr. Lindsey Stanton is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and clinical informatics leader at Inova Health System, where she focuses on reducing provider burden and advancing quality improvement. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and an active role as a primary care provider, she bridges the gap between care delivery and digital transformation. As associate chief health informatics officer, Stanton leads ambulatory initiatives including the Next Gen Documentation Program and the Augmented Response Technology pilot, efforts that enhance provider efficiency and drive quality improvement. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Roland DePratti spent 30 years working in a large healthcare company as an enterprise data architect, driving the most effective use of data. He has also spent nine years teaching data management courses at universities, where his primary research...

Roland DePratti spent 30 years working in a large healthcare company as an enterprise data architect, driving the most effective use of data. He has also spent nine years teaching data management courses at universities, where his primary research interest was in Big Data. He received a master's in computer science from RPI in 2008, where he was awarded the 2008 RPI Outstanding Student in Computer Science Award. He received a master’s degree in data science from Central CT State University (CCSU) this past May. CCSU awarded him the Graduate Student Academic Excellence in Data Science Award. His recent research focuses on applying AI models to patients’ notes in Electronic Health Record Systems to improve the diagnostic process. He presented his research at the 2025 Virginia HIMSS Data and Analytics Symposium, where he was awarded the 2025 Improve Healthcare award.

Dr. Matthew Schumaecker is a cardiologist at Carilion Clinic and an associate professor of medicine at Virginia Tech. Board-certified in clinical informatics, he holds a master’s degree in information technology from Virginia Tech. His work focuses on customizing electronic medical...

Dr. Matthew Schumaecker is a cardiologist at Carilion Clinic and an associate professor of medicine at Virginia Tech. Board-certified in clinical informatics, he holds a master’s degree in information technology from Virginia Tech. His work focuses on customizing electronic medical records and applying health analytics to improve patient care, streamline workflows and foster innovation in cardiology.

Alok joined VCU Health in July 2024 as the system’s chief data and AI officer, responsible for elevating the data analytics program and establishing the AI program. Under his leadership, the Enterprise Analytics team has undergone significant transformation, from building...

Alok joined VCU Health in July 2024 as the system’s chief data and AI officer, responsible for elevating the data analytics program and establishing the AI program. Under his leadership, the Enterprise Analytics team has undergone significant transformation, from building a new data management and AI platform to upskilling staff to meet the health system’s evolving needs. With more than 25 years of experience in analytics and business applications, Alok previously served as the inaugural chief data and analytics officer for Ballad Health. He has led health systems in creating analytic centers of excellence and developing enterprise data management strategies to advance insights and capabilities. He also serves on multiple advisory boards.

Ankit Mathur is chief technology officer at the United Network for Organ Sharing, where he leads technology initiatives that power the nation’s organ matching and transplantation system. With more than 20 years of experience in software development, digital product delivery...

Ankit Mathur is chief technology officer at the United Network for Organ Sharing, where he leads technology initiatives that power the nation’s organ matching and transplantation system. With more than 20 years of experience in software development, digital product delivery and technology strategy, he focuses on using technology to drive public health outcomes. Before joining UNOS, Mathur served as chief delivery officer for the U.S. Digital Service at the White House, leading strategic technology and policy improvements across the federal government. In 2016, he co-founded Roundtrip Health, a digital health care transportation marketplace that helps health systems and plans eliminate transportation as a barrier to care. Earlier in his career, he helped build one of Virginia’s first health information exchanges, shaping the future of digital health interoperability. Mathur has been recognized as a leader in health technology and innovation. Style Weekly named him to Richmond’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2020, and the Richmond Venture Forum honored him as “Founder of the Year” in 2019. His career is defined by a commitment to leveraging technology to improve lives, drive innovation and solve complex challenges in health care.

Charles O. Frazier, MD, FAAFP, is senior vice president and chief medical information and innovation officer at Riverside Health. He has helped lead the system’s electronic health record initiatives since its medical practices implemented an EMR in 1996. A family physician,...

Charles O. Frazier, MD, FAAFP, is senior vice president and chief medical information and innovation officer at Riverside Health. He has helped lead the system’s electronic health record initiatives since its medical practices implemented an EMR in 1996. A family physician, Frazier serves on the faculty of the Riverside Family Medicine Residency and is a clinical professor with the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Family Medicine and Population Health. He is a past president and current treasurer of the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians. Over the last three decades, Frazier has worked with numerous quality and informatics organizations and projects at the state level, including Virginia Health Information, HQI, Virginia’s All Payers Claims Database, the Emergency Department Care Coordination Program and the Virginia Task Force on Primary Care.

Craig Joseph, MD, FAAP, FAMIA is the chief medical officer of Nordic Global.. Craig has 30 years of healthcare and IT experience. In addition to practicing medicine as a primary care pediatrician for eight years, he worked for Epic for...

Craig Joseph, MD, FAAP, FAMIA is the chief medical officer of Nordic Global.. Craig has 30 years of healthcare and IT experience. In addition to practicing medicine as a primary care pediatrician for eight years, he worked for Epic for six-plus years and has served as CMIO at multiple healthcare organizations. While at Epic, Craig helped build what is now called the Foundation System. He also assisted in the implementation and optimization of the electronic health record for Epic customers across the United States and Europe. After leaving Epic, Craig was the CMIO at Agnesian HealthCare, a Cerner/Oracle Health enterprise customer. He has subsequently served as the long-term interim CMIO at Epic-customers Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston), El Camino Health (Mountain View, CA), and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Joseph is the co-author of “Designing for Health: The Human-Centered Approach,” a book that promotes the intentional application of design to the particular needs of clinicians, hospital staff, and patients. Craig is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Informatics Association. He remains actively board-certified in both pediatrics and clinical informatics.

Eric Werner, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist who has been with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters for more than 38 years. He serves as Chief Medical Quality and Wellness Officer for Children’s Specialty Group, professor of pediatrics, and vice...

Eric Werner, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist who has been with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters for more than 38 years. He serves as Chief Medical Quality and Wellness Officer for Children’s Specialty Group, professor of pediatrics, and vice chair for faculty affairs in the Department of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School/Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. Werner’s past roles include division director of pediatric hematology/oncology for CSG and EVMS, co-chief medical information officer, and medical director of clinical resource management for CHKD. His current work focuses on health care worker wellness and burnout mitigation, quality improvement and patient safety—particularly ambulatory patient safety—as well as recruitment and retention, career development, leadership training and mentorship, and big data public health research.

With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, Jenna Dziuba, MSN, RN, NI-BC, has served Centra Health in Lynchburg, Virginia, since 2012. She earned degrees in journalism and political science from Rutgers University before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in...

With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, Jenna Dziuba, MSN, RN, NI-BC, has served Centra Health in Lynchburg, Virginia, since 2012. She earned degrees in journalism and political science from Rutgers University before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Russell Sage College. She completed a Master of Science in nursing informatics at Western Governors University in 2021 and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in informatics nursing. In 2023, she was named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Virginia Nurses Foundation. Dziuba began her career at Centra as a clinical nurse and later moved into roles focused on nursing quality and informatics, driven by a habit of saying yes to new projects and opportunities. She is passionate about developing and using actionable analytics to advance healthcare change and about making data accessible and easy to understand for frontline staff. She now serves as senior director for nursing quality and informatics and interim chief health informatics officer for Centra. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, children and friends.

Dr. Kim provides medical leadership for strategic planning, development, implementation and advancement of information technology used in the clinical and research environments to enable the health system’s vision, mission and goals. Joining VCU Health from Loma Linda University Health...

Dr. Kim provides medical leadership for strategic planning, development, implementation and advancement of information technology used in the clinical and research environments to enable the health system’s vision, mission and goals. Joining VCU Health from Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, California, he has held a series of clinical and informatics leadership positions throughout his career, most recently serving as CMIO and medical director of digital health for Loma Linda University Health and assistant medical director for Loma Linda University Health Care Managed Care. He is a practicing family physician. While previously living in Richmond, Dr. Kim received his pre-medical basic health sciences certificate in microbiology/immunology from VCU, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed a residency in family medicine at Michigan Medicine.

Brady Miller is chief information security officer at Carilion Clinic, with more than two decades of leadership in cybersecurity and information assurance. Before joining Carilion, he was deputy CISO at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, where he led...

Brady Miller is chief information security officer at Carilion Clinic, with more than two decades of leadership in cybersecurity and information assurance. Before joining Carilion, he was deputy CISO at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, where he led a team of 20 and advanced enterprise initiatives such as a data governance program and CyberArk cloud privileged access management. His career also includes roles as information security operations manager and risk manager, along with more than 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy in cybersecurity and IT leadership. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and information assurance, as well as industry certifications including CISSP and CDPSE.

Melissa Zuckerman, MS, is the chief experience officer at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. In this role, she brings engagements to life with a clear vision and a collaborative approach, driving efforts to improve the well-being and mental health...

Melissa Zuckerman, MS, is the chief experience officer at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. In this role, she brings engagements to life with a clear vision and a collaborative approach, driving efforts to improve the well-being and mental health of health workers. Before joining the foundation, Zuckerman co-led JPA Health’s public health practice, supporting nonprofit organizations, foundations and professional associations in engaging people and communities in public health education, healthcare professional support and community involvement. She holds a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. She also earned a certificate of excellence in nonprofit leadership and management from Michigan State University and the Society for Nonprofits.

Julie Dime serves as Vice President of Government Affairs at VHHA. She has more than 25 years of political, legislative, and non-profit management experience including government relations, campaign management, grassroots management, public speaking, fundraising, community outreach initiatives, strategic planning, and...

Julie Dime serves as Vice President of Government Affairs at VHHA. She has more than 25 years of political, legislative, and non-profit management experience including government relations, campaign management, grassroots management, public speaking, fundraising, community outreach initiatives, strategic planning, and legislative initiatives. Prior to joining VHHA, Julie was the Director of Government Affairs in the Tyson’s office of Williams Mullen. She has also served as the managing director for the Northern Virginia office of a highly regarded government affairs/lobbying firm. She served as the Chief of Staff and Senior Campaign Advisor for a Virginia State Delegate, overseeing all aspects of the legislative and public relations strategies and responses to legislative and constituent correspondence. Julie serves on the Board of the Directors for REAL LIFE, an organization that serves individuals who have been impacted by incarceration, homelessness, or substance abuse disorder by giving them an opportunity to overcome the personal and community barriers that hinder their pathway to a thriving life. In 2023, Julie was appointed to the Jamestown Yorktown Foundation Board of Trustees by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Julie holds a B.S. degree in Government, summa cum laude, from Liberty University. She and her husband Todd reside in Midlothian, Virginia.

Amit P. Patel, MD, is chief medical information officer at Augusta Health, a role he began in July 2025. He has served as a hospitalist at Augusta Health since 2018 and is associate program director of the Internal Medicine Residency....

Amit P. Patel, MD, is chief medical information officer at Augusta Health, a role he began in July 2025. He has served as a hospitalist at Augusta Health since 2018 and is associate program director of the Internal Medicine Residency. Patel helped coordinate patient flow during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now a key leader in Augusta Health’s electronic medical record implementation. His work reflects a strong commitment to improving efficiency and resource allocation across the health system.

Paul Curylo serves as the chief information security officer for Inova Health System with over 25 years experience in healthcare. He rebuilt the cybersecurity operations team, established the information assurance team and is rebuilding the identity and access management...

Paul Curylo serves as the chief information security officer for Inova Health System with over 25 years experience in healthcare. He rebuilt the cybersecurity operations team, established the information assurance team and is rebuilding the identity and access management program for Inova. Paul engages in several outreach and engagement activities especially with the FBI and DHS CISA to foster and advance improvements to cyber hygiene and cyber intelligence sharing throughout the healthcare sector. He regularly engages with vendors, manufacturers, and partners promulgating recommendations and improvements to security programs. Paul is also a decorated field-grade officer serving at U.S Cyber Command with over 38 years of federal service. During his career, he reconstituted an interrogation company mobilizing several hundred interrogators for deployment to combat theaters and led intelligence analysis teams producing actionable intelligence for U.S. European Command. He deployed to Iraq in 2007 where he led daily battle tracking for theater-level operational activities supporting corps intelligence objectives. Paul has served in various roles throughout his military career in military intelligence culminating in the leadership of a unique team working with the Cyber National Mission Force of 1,600 Soldiers imposing non-kinetic costs on adversaries affecting U.S national security.

Andrew J. Markowski, MD, MPH, is the chief medical information officer at UVA Health. He is a seasoned leader in clinical informatics and emergency medicine, with deep experience aligning clinical workflows and technology to improve patient care and clinician efficiency. Previously...

Andrew J. Markowski, MD, MPH, is the chief medical information officer at UVA Health. He is a seasoned leader in clinical informatics and emergency medicine, with deep experience aligning clinical workflows and technology to improve patient care and clinician efficiency. Previously he served as medical informatics director of clinical communication at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he focused on system integration and streamlining clinical communications across the health system. His work optimizing Epic for clinical and operational needs significantly improved patient safety, communication, and workflows. He also held several leadership roles at Johns Hopkins’ Suburban Hospital, including chief medical information officer and medical director of clinical informatics. He earned his MD and MPH from Emory University and completed his emergency medicine residency at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center, where he served as chief resident.

A key member of the leadership team, Parkin oversees and directs the overall strategy and daily functions of information technology at UVA Health. For the past 3 years, serving as interim chief, Parkin successfully orchestrated a number of improved efficiencies...

A key member of the leadership team, Parkin oversees and directs the overall strategy and daily functions of information technology at UVA Health. For the past 3 years, serving as interim chief, Parkin successfully orchestrated a number of improved efficiencies and enhancements across the health system. She will further build upon these achievements, bettering customer service, reducing unnecessary waste, and continuing to modernize our IT platforms. Parkin has been with UVA since 2015, when she joined as the Administrator of Epic Implementation. Prior to this, she spent 30 years at Vidant Health in Greenville, North Carolina. There, Parkin served in several leadership roles, including as Assistant Vice President for Information Services for 10 years.

Accomplished, solution-oriented technical executive and published leader with extensive, proven experience driving improvements and functionality in healthcare information technology delivery through a deep understanding of clinical and financial operations and an ability to create high performing teams that deliver exceptional...

Accomplished, solution-oriented technical executive and published leader with extensive, proven experience driving improvements and functionality in healthcare information technology delivery through a deep understanding of clinical and financial operations and an ability to create high performing teams that deliver exceptional results. Established highly productive, collaborative partnerships with executives to achieve strategic goals with effective technology solutions. Strategic health information management systems Board Advisor, certified Healthcare CIO, HIMSS Fellow and CPHIMS. Core competencies include: System Implementations | Operational Excellence | Lean Process Improvement | Team Building & Leadership | IT Service Management | Application Development & Optimization | Infrastructure | Cost Control | Project Management | Governance | Data & Analytics | Healthcare Revenue Cycle"