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LEADERSHIP Jeff Lowrance Chief Information Officer About Jeff Jeff Lowrance is the chief information officer of OCHIN. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in community healthcare, including service as both chief information officer and CEO. He leads OCHIN’s internal information technology operations, with a focus on customer service, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.Read more

LEADERSHIP Marianella Napolitano, MBA, RN Vice President of Quality About Marianella  Marianella Napolitano is the vice president of quality at OCHIN, where she leads enterprise strategies focused on advancing member performance, quality outcomes, accountable care and practice transformation across the OCHIN network. With more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning provider, payer and communityRead more

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 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

LEADERSHIP Laura Hastings-Brooks Chief Strategy and Communications Officer About Laura Laura Hastings-Brooks is the chief strategy and communications officer of OCHIN. In her role, she unites and guides OCHIN’s strategic business planning, brand strategy development, and content marketing teams. Her leadership brings together business planners, corporate storytellers, media strategists, and digital marketers to develop strategiesRead more