A Moment Becomes
a Movement

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Corey Feist, JD, MBA

As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Corey guides the Foundation’s strategic vision to protect the wellbeing and mental health of the healthcare workforce. His dedicated advocacy directly shaped the historic passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, the nation’s first federal law dedicated to health worker wellbeing.

With over 20 years of healthcare executive experience, Corey previously served as the CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group and is the past Chair of the Board of the Charlottesville Free Clinic. An accomplished author and speaker, he has provided formal testimony before the U.S. Congress and was awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion for Health in 2023 for his transformational leadership. Corey holds an MBA from the UVA Darden School of Business, a Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College.

Outside of work, Corey loves spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, sailing, playing racket sports, and exploring the outdoors. Corey also loves music and is a proud Swiftie.

Chief Medical Officer

Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP

As Chief Medical Officer, Stefanie brings national thought leadership and drives multi-state programs to improve clinical environments and eliminate barriers to mental health care. From her perspective as a board-certified emergency medicine physician, she helps healthcare systems establish sustainable, supportive structures for their workforces.

Stefanie previously spent over seven years as the Vice President of Patient and Clinician Experience for Envision, supporting 21,000 clinicians, and served as the primary advisor to NIOSH for its landmark Impact Wellbeing™ guide. Stefanie earned her Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctor degrees from the University of Michigan, completing her residency training at the University of Michigan/St. Joseph Mercy emergency medicine residency. Additionally, she holds advanced training in medical education, research methods, professional coaching, and positive organizational psychology.

Stefanie and her husband live in Ann Arbor, MI along with their three daughters, although you are just as likely to find her at the gym or hiking on a trail!

Chief Experience Officer

Melissa Armstrong, MS

As Chief Experience Officer, Melissa brings the Foundation’s engagements to life with a clear vision and deep strategic partnership. She drives a unified approach across initiatives to effectively support community involvement and improve health workers’ wellbeing and mental health.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Melissa co-led JPA Health’s public health practice, where she specialized in helping nonprofits, foundations, and professional associations in successfully engaging their communities through health education and behavior change strategies. 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. Additionally, she earned a Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Michigan State University/Society for Nonprofits.

Outside of work, Melissa can be found with her husband Billy going to their next rock concert or traveling to their latest destination. Melissa is also a dog-mom to husky mix Lilly and a self-designated dog-aunt to any dog she meets or doesn’t meet…there is a reason why the Foundation’s mascot is a German Shepherd Dog (#GSD).

Communications Director

Allie Sheets

As Communications Director, Allie leads the development and execution of the Foundation’s communications initiatives, seamlessly connecting strategy with impactful storytelling. She ensures the Foundation’s mission and milestones are clearly and powerfully shared to drive awareness and cultural change.

Allie brings years of specialized healthcare experience from leading health communications agencies, where she managed a diverse portfolio spanning corporate communications, patient advocacy, and issues management. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a minor in Political Science.

Outside of the office, Allie balances her days with weight training, yoga, and her deep love for music, particularly K-Pop. An avid fan of storytelling in all its forms, she also enjoys delving into the world of fiction through reading, writing, television, and film.

Community Coordinator

Ariel Arguelles, PhD, MSGH

As Community Coordinator, Ariel oversees the Ambassador Community, bringing extensive public health program oversight to the team and ensuring community engagements are executed seamlessly.

Ariel’s diverse public health background includes serving as the U.S. Community Impact Senior Coordinator with Global Health Corps and a Program Analyst with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. An accomplished educator, she taught public health at Duke University and cultural diversity at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she received the Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award. Ariel holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Philosophy from Oral Roberts University, a master’s degree in Global Health from the University of Notre Dame, and a PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.

An avid reader and coffee lover, Ariel enjoys deep-dives into literature and pop culture, as well as spending time with her beloved maltipoos.

Program Manager

Becca Shoemaker, MBA

As Program Manager, Becca leads healthcare organizations through the Caring for Caregivers program, guiding hospitals and medical groups to improve operational policies and processes to reduce burnout and strengthen workforce wellbeing. Her focus on building collaborative learning communities ensures teams achieve systemic, long-term improvements that go beyond individual resilience.

Before joining the Foundation, Becca served as a Program Manager at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus, leading employee wellbeing initiatives, programming, and research. Her extensive career spans both the public and private sectors, including managing corporate wellness programs for government entities and the U.S. Navy. She holds an MBA from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Tampa, and is a certified Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Becca lives in Washington, D.C., where she enjoys exploring the DMV area and staying active outdoors.

Project Manager

Bob Manthy, MBA, MS, MA

As Project Manager, Bob ensures the Foundation stays focused on its mission by helping develop and manage its overall impact and supporting process outcomes. By building data-driven tools, streamlining complex workflows, and illuminating key success metrics across programs like the Wellbeing First Champions Challenge, he empowers the team with the insights they need to maximize their support for health workers.

Bob is the ultimate organizational Swiss Army knife. His wonderfully eclectic career includes creating cross-functional collaboration at Google, coaching non-profit executive teams, and keeping engineers on track while developing spacecraft instruments. Before navigating data dashboards and process bottlenecks, he navigated the actual ocean as a U.S. Navy submarine officer. He also brings a diverse educational foundation to the table, holding master’s degrees in Professional Counseling, Business Management, Systems Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering.

When he’s not streamlining workflows or geeking out over impact metrics, Bob is usually out chasing adrenaline across Colorado’s rugged terrain. You can find him embracing outdoor adventure in all its forms—especially mountain trail running, backcountry skiing, or occasionally trading the snowy peaks for the water to go sailing.

Program Manager

Hannah Stiller, MPH, MS

As Program Manager, Hannah leads initiatives focused on advancing health workers’ mental health and wellbeing through national partnerships and systems-level change efforts. She supports the implementation and growth of the Wellbeing First Champions Challenge program and the ALL IN for Mental Health initiative, helping organizations seamlessly integrate wellbeing into their organizational strategies.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Hannah designed and implemented scalable workforce wellbeing programs focused on reducing burnout, improving employee experience, and addressing barriers to mental, physical, and financial health. She also brings extensive experience leading wellness and health promotion initiatives within higher education settings. Hannah holds a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Exercise Science, and is a Certified Wellness Practitioner with additional credentials as a health coach, fitness instructor, personal trainer, and behavior change specialist.

Outside of her professional work, Hannah enjoys staying active in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she resides with her husband and their dog. She can often be found exploring the city, baking, tackling hands-on DIY projects, or spending time outdoors hiking, running, biking, and practicing yoga.

Paralegal

Shari Purpura

As a Paralegal, Shari plays a key role in leading the Foundation’s signature Wellbeing First Champions Challenge program, advocating to remove invasive mental health questions from licensing and credentialing applications. Her thoughtful, detail-oriented approach, combined with her unique blend of legal experience and healthcare advocacy, helps remove systemic barriers, making it safer for health workers to seek the care they need.

Shari brings more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal, including a significant tenure at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), where she provided support in the Legal Department and worked closely with the organization’s Bylaws and Ethics Committees. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego’s ABA-approved graduate-level program.

In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching baseball, and traveling.

Program Manager

Stacey Cunningham

As Program Manager, Stacey partners with hospitals and healthcare organizations through the Caring for Caregivers program to empower healthcare leaders to advance healthcare workforce wellbeing. Drawing on more than two decades of public health leadership, program administration, and workforce training, she supports health systems in making practical changes that reduce burnout, encourage seeking support, and strengthen health worker wellbeing.

Stacey has more than 25 years of experience in public health administration, managing programs in HIV prevention, maternal and child health, and tobacco control both in Louisiana and internationally. Additionally, she brings over a decade of instructional expertise, having served as an adjunct professor at Tulane School of Public Health and as a science and math teacher in Lesotho, Southern Africa.

In her spare time, Stacey enjoys exploring Mexican food and culture from her home in Mazatlán, Mexico.

Operations Director

Stephanie Santos, MPH

As Operations Director, Stephanie provides strategic operational leadership to the Foundation, specializing in finance, human relations, and client service. She optimizes internal systems to ensure the team is seamlessly equipped to maximize its long-term social impact.

Stephanie joined the Foundation from the financial technology sector, where she specialized in building out operations for fast-growing startup organizations. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Bonaventure University.

Driven by a deep passion to serve, Stephanie spends her time outside of work volunteering with the Greater Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine and serving on the advisory board and grants committee of Women in Philanthropy in South Carolina.

Co-Founder & Chair and Treasurer of the Board

Jennifer Breen Feist, JD

Attorney specializing in Finance, Real Estate, and Wealth Management

As Co-Founder and Chair of the Board, Jennifer provides critical financial oversight, strategic governance, and a deeply personal dedication to the Foundation’s mission. Her legal background and passion for health worker wellbeing ensure the organization operates with institutional excellence and clear structural purpose.

Jennifer lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Professionally she specializes in operational, legal and financial matters unique to high-net worth individuals and families. Driven by community impact, she is a co-founder of Women United, an organization dedicated to supporting initiatives that benefit women and children in Central Virginia. Her non-profit governance experience also includes serving in various roles on multiple nonprofit boards, including Girls Inc., TJA United Way, Venable Elementary School PTO, the Alzheimer’s Association and Girls on the Run.

Jennifer and her husband Corey were both awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion for Health, the highest honor the US Surgeon General can present to civilians, for their efforts at the foundation. Jennifer is also a recipient of the Elizabethtown College Service to Humanity Award and the 2022 Elizabethtown College commencement speaker.

Jennifer holds a BS in Political Science from Elizabethtown College, a Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson School of Law and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Elizabethtown College.

VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Deborah Marcus

Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Paramount

Deborah brings over 20 years of philanthropic and nonprofit sector expertise to the Foundation, specializing in fundraising, social impact, and coalition building. Her experience in orchestrating high-impact public health and advocacy campaigns is vital to scaling the Foundation’s national reach and driving cultural change.

Deborah leads the philanthropic and social impact strategies at Paramount, where she works to create cultures of purpose and meaningful community connection. Previously, she was an executive at the CAA Foundation, leading high-profile initiatives and social impact strategies in public health, K-12 education, and fighting antisemitism. She also spent nearly a decade as the Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Los Angeles and served as Vice Chair of the Los Angeles City Commission on Community and Family Services, appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, from 2014 to 2023. Her extensive governance track record includes current board roles with IsraAid US and the LAUSD Education Foundation.

Deborah graduated from Northwestern University.

SECRETARY OF THE BOARD

Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH

Chief Wellness Officer and Dean for Well-Being at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Jonathan brings unmatched expertise in institutional healthcare wellbeing, academic medicine, and clinician burnout research to the Foundation’s leadership. His deep understanding of system-level wellbeing interventions provides the board with vital insights into how healthcare organizations can actively optimize mental health support for their workforces.

As Dean for Well-Being at Mount Sinai, Jonathan oversees system- and individual-level interventions designed to improve wellbeing for all students, residents, fellows, and faculty across the health system. He is also the Co-Founder and President of CHARM (Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine), an international healthcare wellbeing leaders professional society of medical educators, researchers, and leaders all working to promote health worker wellbeing. An accomplished researcher, his extensive multicenter studies and widely published lectures have heavily contributed to the medical community’s understanding of the causes and consequences of physician burnout. He serves on the American Medical Association’s Professional Satisfaction Team as a Physician Advisor, the Steering Committee of the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-being and Resilience, and is the recipient of American College of Physician’s 2025 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Improving Well-Being and Professional Fulfilment in Internal Medicine

Jonathan earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University before completing his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree.

CO-FOUNDER & BOARD PRESIDENT

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA

Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation

As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Corey guides the Foundation’s strategic vision to protect the wellbeing and mental health of the healthcare workforce. A leading national voice on clinician burnout, his systemic advocacy has driven landmark federal legislation and earned the highest civilian honor from the U.S. Surgeon General.

Corey recently served as the CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group, leading a medical group practice of over 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers. As a relentless advocate for healthcare workforces, he has authored numerous publications, presented in global forums, and provided formal testimony before the United States Congress. His legislative strategy directly resulted in the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, the first federal law dedicated to improving health worker wellbeing. Additionally, Corey serves as an adjunct faculty member at the UVA Darden School of Business and is the past Chair of the Board of the Charlottesville Free Clinic.

In 2023, Corey was awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion for Health—the highest honor the U.S. Surgeon General can present to civilians—for his monumental impact on the healthcare workforce. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the UVA Darden School of Business, a Juris Doctorate from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College.

Board Member

Katie Wright, MPP

Strategic Consultant, Health Policy Expert, and Former Senior Health Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine

Katie brings profound expertise in public policy and federal legislative strategy to the board, notably having spearheaded the development, advancement, and funding of the landmark Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act as U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s Senior Health Policy Advisor. Her deep understanding of government relations and health policy provides the Foundation with invaluable guidance for driving national, systems-level change.

As Senator Kaine’s Senior Health Policy Advisor, Katie developed and executed the Senator’s health policy agenda and advised him on all health policy matters, including those before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. She drafted and advanced legislation to improve Americans’ health, including legislation that raised the federal tobacco sale age to 21, which became law, and secured millions in federal funding for the Senator’s policy priorities. Her extensive public service also includes roles as a legislative assistant to Representative and then-Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez, a health fellow for U.S. Senator Al Franken, and a staff member for the White House Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration. Additionally, she worked for the Center for American Progress, where she focused on improving women’s economic security.

Katie holds a Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University.

Board Member

Mary Jo Jerde, MBA, BSN, RN, FAAN

Former Senior Vice President of the Center for Clinician Advancement at UnitedHealth Group

Mary Jo brings over 45 years of healthcare industry experience, bridging clinical excellence with high-level corporate and operational strategy. Her deep expertise in managing large-scale clinician engagement, retention, and development programs provides the board with vital insights into building sustainable workforce wellbeing strategies.

Before her retirement, Mary Jo served as the Senior Vice President of the Center for Clinician Advancement at UnitedHealth Group, where she led strategic initiatives to support and expand the capabilities of the company’s 110,000 clinicians. Her prior corporate tenure includes serving as Executive Director of Clinical Operations for OptumHealth and spending 14 years at SHPS in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Innovation. Currently, she leverages her governance experience on the Creighton University Council of Regents and the Arizona Autism United Board of Directors.

Mary Jo graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, holds an MBA, and completed executive-level nursing coursework at the University of St. Thomas. Inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing, she was also honored with the “Woman of Inspiration and Influence” award by the Women’s Business Leaders in Healthcare.

Board Member

Pamela Cipriano, PhD, RN, FAAN

Former Dean of the University of Virginia School of Nursing and Past President of the American Nurses Association

Pamela F. Cipriano served as dean of the UVA School of Nursing and the Sadie Heath Cabaniss Professor of Nursing. Prior to becoming dean, she served two terms as the president of the American Nurses Association, from 2014 until 2018, and represented the interests of the nation’s four million registered nurses. She also has extensive experience as an academic medical center executive and served for nine years as the chief clinical officer/chief nursing officer at UVA Health where she was responsible for all inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Under her leadership, the Health System earned its initial American Nurses Credentialing Center “Magnet” designation in 2006. Cipriano’s advocacy for the nursing profession is well-recognized. She is known nationally and internationally as a strong advocate for quality, growing nursing’s influence on healthcare policy, and leading efforts to advance the role and visibility of nurses. She served as a public-sector adviser in the U.S. Delegation to the 69th World Health Assembly in 2016, and currently serves as the first vice president of the International Council of Nurses. She was named among the “Top 100 Most Influential People in (U.S.) Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine for four consecutive years (2015 to 2018), and one of its “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” in 2015. Cipriano earned a nursing diploma from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1976, a BSN from American University in 1978, and an MSN in 1981 from the University of Washington. In 1992, she earned a PhD in executive nursing administration from the University of Utah’s College of Nursing. She holds certification in Advanced Executive Nursing Administration.

Board Member

Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP

Chief Medical Officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation

Stefanie brings extensive expertise as a board-certified emergency medicine physician, healthcare executive, and national thought leader in health worker wellbeing to the organization. Her deep experience leading multi-state operational programs and advising federal health agencies provides the Foundation with critical clinical insights to dismantle barriers to mental health care.

Stefanie serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation, where she leads multi-state initiatives to improve the operational environment of care and remove barriers to mental health support. She acted as the primary advisor to CDC NIOSH for the development of the Impact Wellbeing™ guide for healthcare leaders. Prior to her executive role at the Foundation, Stefanie spent over seven years as the Vice President of Patient and Clinician Experience for Envision, delivering translational research and professional wellbeing programs for 21,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. She also served as lead clinical faculty for the Clinician Experience Project Wellbeing program.

Stefanie earned her Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctor degrees from the University of Michigan, completing her residency training at the University of Michigan/St. Joseph Mercy emergency medicine residency. She has also completed additional specialized training in medical education, research methods, coaching, and positive organizational psychology.

Board Member

Timothy Brigham, MDiv, PhD

Former Chief of Staff and Chief Education Officer at the ACGME

Dr. Brigham is the Chief of Staff and Chief Education Officer at the ACGME. Dr. Brigham’s responsibilities as head of the Department of Education include the ACGME Annual Educational Conference and the development of new educational programs for the ACGME and the graduate medical education community. Prior to joining the ACGME in 2008, Dr. Brigham served since 1989 in several capacities at Jefferson Medical College, including as Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Medical Education and, most recently, as Senior Associate Dean for Organizational Development and Chief of Staff and Associate Professor of Medicine. Dr. Brigham has been involved in physician faculty development, resident education, and chief resident and program director development. He is widely sought after as a teacher, speaker, group facilitator, and consultant in a variety of areas, including resident stress and well-being; chief resident, program director, and chairperson leadership development; medical student, resident, and faculty teaching development; and group and team organizational development. Dr. Brigham holds a PhD in psychological studies in education from Temple University, a Master’s degree in counseling and human relations from Villanova University, and a Master’s of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary.

Board Member

Todd Maron, JD

Chief Legal and Impact Officer and Corporate Secretary of FIGS

Todd brings corporate legal expertise, experience with hyper-growth organizations, and a deep commitment to healthcare professional advocacy to the board. His executive leadership in public relations and policy advancement helps guide the Foundation’s corporate strategy and national scaling efforts.

Since 2021, Todd has served as the Chief Legal and Impact Officer and Corporate Secretary of FIGS, where he helped lead the healthcare apparel company’s initial public offering and build its advocacy function, through which it is seeking solutions to the biggest policy challenges facing the healthcare workforce. Prior to FIGS, he spent more than five years as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Tesla, where he led both the legal and government relations teams while helping scale the company’s annual revenue from $2 billion to over $21 billion.

Todd earned his Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.

Advisory Board Member

Amy Bricker, RPh

Chief Enterprise Pharmacy Officer at Walgreens

Amy Bricker serves as Chief Enterprise Pharmacy Officer at Walgreens, leading its integrated pharmacy and healthcare organization to deliver trusted care and essential services across thousands of communities. A pharmacist by training, Amy brings more than 25 years of experience across various sectors in the healthcare industry, with a proven ability to transform organizations and drive innovation.

Amy began her career at Walgreens as a pharmacy manager before joining Express Scripts in 2010 where she led global teams to deliver key services to customers and stakeholders. In 2017, Amy was named senior vice president of supply chain, responsible for provider networks, pharmaceutical manufacturer relations, and product initiatives.

Amy was appointed President of Express Scripts in 2020, accountable for more than 100 million covered lives. During her tenure, she advanced pharmacy innovation and built collaborative solutions addressing some of healthcare’s most complex challenges.

From 2016 to 2019, Amy served as a Commissioner on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), advising Congress on economic levers within the Medicare program. She has also served on nonprofit boards, including Memory Care Home Solutions and Youth in Need. Amy holds a Pharmacy degree from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.

Amy resides in St. Louis with her husband, Todd, and their two daughters.

Advisory Board Member

Bradley Haws, MBA

Chief Executive Officer of UI Health Care and Associate Vice President of the UI Health Care Clinical Enterprise

Bradley brings extensive health system executive leadership and top-tier financial strategy to the board. His deep expertise in managing complex academic medical centers and physician groups provides critical operational insights to advance the Foundation’s mission across national healthcare networks.

Bradley serves as the CEO of UI Health Care, where he oversees the operational, strategic, and financial performance of Iowa’s largest hospital and tertiary medical center. He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for Emory Healthcare and as the CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group. Earlier in his career, Bradley spent 14 years with Intermountain Healthcare, acting as the founding CFO of the Intermountain Medical Group for roughly a decade.

Bradley earned his BA and MBA degrees from Brigham Young University.

Advisory Board Member

Jake Goodman, MD, MBA

Psychiatrist, Clinic Founder, and Global Mental Health Advocate

Jake brings expertise in psychiatry, digital media strategy, and large-scale public mental health education to the advisory board. His work focuses on making mental health information more accessible, reducing stigma, and helping people better understand psychiatric care.

Jake founded Goodman Psychiatry, a practice focused on caring for health workers navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, and related concerns. He has built a mental health platform with more than two million followers and over 500 million views across social media, where he works to educate the public and destigmatize mental health care. A two-time TEDx speaker, Jake frequently partners with organizations and media outlets, including The Washington Post, Men’s Health, and other national platforms, to advance public conversations around mental health. He also contributed to national mental health initiatives, including the White House’s Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable Series supporting the rollout of the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Jake earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Georgia, followed by his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. His industry accolades include being named to the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s “40 Under 40,” a 2023 Men’s Health Approved Influencer, and one of MedPage Today’s “2024 Top 10 Psychiatrists Taking Over Social Media.”

Advisory Board Member

Leigh Cantrell, MD, MSPH

Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor, and Residency Program Director at UVA

Dr. Leigh Cantrell is Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Dr. Cantrell completed her undergraduate studies, medical degree, Master of Science in Public Health, residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her fellowship training included extensive training in robotic surgery and her robotic surgery skills were of special interest when she was recruited to join the faculty at UVA in 2010. She serves as chair of the Robotic Surgeon’s Group at University Hospital and as the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Director.

Advisory Board Member

Nathalie Dougé, MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Independent Clinical Consultant

Dr. Dougé brings crucial firsthand experience as a frontline physician, clinical educator, and health equity advocate to the Foundation’s board. Her unique perspective on the lived experiences of health workers during public health crises helps guide the board’s strategic efforts to support workforce mental health.

Dr. Dougé was prominently featured in the National Geographic documentary, The First Wave, which chronicled the intense experiences of New York City health workers at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, she has practiced as a full-time locum tenens physician providing medical care in diverse settings throughout the United States, serving patients in academic medical centers, community hospitals, and rural health systems.

Dr. Dougé earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Penn State College of Medicine and completed her medical training through the Montefiore Medical Center Moses-Weiler internal medicine residency program.

Advisory Board Member

Tim Fischer

President of Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens

Tim brings more than 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, with a proven track record of successful leadership and a deep understanding of how to impact lives and drive positive outcomes.

Tim serves as the President of Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens and leads with passion, inspiring associates to fully engage with the company vision to elevate and simplify the locum tenens experience. He is known for his personal touch, remembering the names and stories of each associate, and infusing emotional intelligence into Jackson and Coker’s business strategy.

Tim attended the United States Air Force Academy and graduated from Culver-Stockton College. A member of the Illinois High School Basketball Hall of Fame, he is a sought-after speaker and coach.

Advisory Board Member

Vivian Riefberg

Professor of Practice at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and Director Emeritus with McKinsey & Company

Vivian brings over three decades of premier global consulting, corporate healthcare strategy, and high-level board governance to the organization. Her profound experience leading healthcare practices and serving on prestigious institutional boards provides the Foundation with elite strategic guidance for navigating complex health systems and scaling national impact.

Vivian spent 31 years at McKinsey & Company, where she co-led the US Health Care practice and served on the firm’s global Board of Directors before retiring as a Senior Partner. She currently serves as a Professor of Practice at the UVA Darden School of Business, where she holds a David C. Walentas Jefferson Scholars Chair. Her exceptional governance background includes positions on the Board of Trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Board of Directors for the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), Signify Health, and K Health. Additionally, she has served on the NIH Clinical Center Board of Governors and contributes to advisory boards for the Smithsonian’s American Women’s History Museum and the National Education Equity Lab.

Vivian earned a B.A. magna cum laude in history from Harvard-Radcliffe College and an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.