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LEADERSHIP Theresa Spitzer Smith Chief, Workforce Development and Technical Assistance About Theresa Theresa Spitzer Smith is chief of workforce development and technical assistance at OCHIN. She leads the organization’s workforce development strategy and technical assistance services, supporting OCHIN members and partners nationwide.  Theresa brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, public health, nonprofit organizations and federal government consulting. She has ledRead more

LEADERSHIP Terrence Dennis, MBA, CPA Vice President, Account Management About Terrence Terrence Dennis is OCHIN’s vice president of member services. A seasoned implementation and engagement leader, he has extensive experience guiding complex technology, operational and organizational change initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, government and military environments.   Terrence’s career has progressed from hands-on technical and audit roles to executive leadership positions, including vice president of I&T Business Partners, executive director, engagement manager,Read more

Leadership Cally Kamiya Johnson, MPH Vice President, Innovation and Improvement About Cally Cally Kamiya Johnson is the vice president of innovation and improvement at OCHIN. In this role, she leads OCHIN’s Data Insights, Innovation and Improvement, Workforce Development, Financial Wellness and Quality, Research, Clinical Informatics, and Clinical Programs teams. Additionally, she is the project directorRead more

Leadership Michael Schramm Chief Technology Officer About Michael Michael Schramm is the chief technology officer of OCHIN, responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and management of all technology and security initiatives within the organization.   With 25 years of technology and leadership experience, Michael continues to demonstrate his expertise in connecting information technology with theRead more

Leadership Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD Vice President, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs About Sylvia Sylvia Trujillo is OCHIN’s vice president of policy and regulatory affairs, where she helps lead the development of public policy and regulatory strategies that support health IT, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and innovative payment and care delivery models. With more than 20Read more

LEADERSHIP Lauren Alderson, MD Chief Medical Information Officer About Lauren Dr. Lauren Alderson is the chief medical information officer of OCHIN. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland Oregon. She completed her family medicine residency as a uniformed naval officer at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California.Read more

LEADERSHIP Joseph Lyon, MBA Vice President, Governance and Administration About Joseph Joseph Lyon is the vice president of governance and administration at OCHIN. In this role, he provides leadership for OCHIN’s board and internal governance, strategy, corporate policy, administrative support services, procurement, facilities, and special projects. When he joined OCHIN in 2021, he was theRead more

LEADERSHIP Kim Klupenger Chief Experience Officer About Kim Kim Klupenger is the chief experience officer of OCHIN. With over 35 years of experience building organizations to identify and meet strategic growth, financial, product, and customer service goals, Kim’s background includes organization design and executive coaching, HR, finance, contracting, IT, Medicaid, and mergers/acquisitions. This experience ledRead more

LEADERSHIP James Maldonado, JD General Counsel About James James Maldonado is OCHIN’s general counsel and currently oversees the legal and contracting groups. His day-to-day duties include providing legal advice and risk management in all areas of the organization, including the OCHIN board of directors and senior leadership, with particular focus on data privacy and complianceRead more

LEADERSHIP Erica Neher, MS Vice President, Strategy About Erica Erica Neher is the vice president of strategy at OCHIN. As a motivated health care leader with a proven record of improving quality of care and patient and provider satisfaction while delivering a positive business impact, Erica is known for providing innovative solutions that propel organizationRead more