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With
over 20 years in healthcare
administration, specifically
in medical education management,
Margie Kleppick brings a
wealth of information and
expertise to her clients.
She is experienced in all
aspects of the management
and operation of a small
business as well as the
management and direction
of large hospital departments
with multi-million dollar
budgets.
Margie is an experienced
workshop leader and public
speaker. She has consulted
on Graduate Medical Education
issues with hospitals throughout
the United States, including
community hospitals, health
systems and universities.
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Roberta (BJ) Couch
Vice President and COO |
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In her
capacity as Vice President
and COO, BJ is responsible
for overseeing all aspects
of the operations, management
and development of the
business. This includes,
but is not limited to,
monitoring the financial
performance, human resource
functions, compliance
and research for growth
of the company.
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Catherine Henderson
Dr. PH, LFACHE
Consultant |
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Catherine
has a wide range of healthcare
experience, with proven
track record in nursing
supervision and education;
healthcare administration;
program development; medical
affairs; hospital inservice
education; and accreditation
compliance in addition to
over 20 years experience
in medical education, ranging
from community hospitals
to major urban tertiary
academic medical centers.
Special expertise in physician
recruitment and contracting,
faculty development, and
medical ethics.
In addition to consulting,
she also serves as college
faculty in health sciences.
Catherine is a Registered
Nurse, with a Bachelors
of Science in Nursing. Her
Masters and Doctorate in
Public Health were earned
at Columbia University.
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Christine Redovan, MBA
Consultant |
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Christine Redovan, MBA is the newest consultant to join the Partners®’ team.
For ten years, Chris served as Director of GME and International Affairs at MetroHealth Medical Center, in Cleveland, Ohio. In this position she was responsible for 24 ACGME accredited training programs with over 380 house officers. There, she managed all aspects of ACGME accreditation including institutional review, GMEC responsibilities and program reviews. In addition, Chris oversaw the medical student program, AOA and ADA accredited residencies, recruitment activities and seven shared ACGME accredited programs.
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Susan
Harkema
Director of Education & Strategy
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In her capacity as Director of Education and Marketing, Susan is responsible for the oversight and development of Partners’® educational products and services, as well as the creation of new business ventures and the marketing of existing services. She also serves as a strategic planner for the development of staff, processes and business goals
With more than 15 years experience in business development and marketing for numerous national businesses, Susan also worked within the areas of web site strategy and online marketing through her own marketing consulting firm. She is a seasoned public speaker and writer, having published a monthly personal/professional development column for the Tribune-Review for nearly four years. And, is recipient of the 2000 Seton Hill University Advocacy of Women Award through Westmoreland County's Winner's Circle Awards.
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Sandi Parsons
Director of Association & Meeting Services |
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In her role as Director of Association & Meeting Services, Sandi is responsible for coordinating all outsourced management services as well as development and planning of educational meetings for AHME, the non-profit association that Partners® manages. She also assists with the production of AHME publications and oversees AHME’s ACCME accreditation status.
Sandi began working with
Partners in 2005 as an
Administrative Assistant.
In 2007, she moved into
the Marketing Project
Manager position. Prior to joining the Partners® staff, Sandi worked in the field of Human Resources for over 15 years. Her
background includes project
work for various companies
in the industries of finance,
Internet software, engineering,
and consulting.
She is currently the Administrator
for the Westmoreland Human
Resources Association,
as well as a youth leader,
treasurer, and board member
for a non-profit organization
in her community.
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Tricia Beavers
Staff Accountant |
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In her role as a Staff Accountant for the parent company, Partners, Tricia is responsible for the functions within the accounting department, including payroll, cash flow management, budgeting, invoicing, payables, receivables, financial reporting and analysis. Tricia holds an Associate’s degree in accounting and 18 years of experience in the accounting field. Her prior experience includes work for educational institutions, technology and construction organizations. |
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Elisha Ronzio
Client Services Administrator |
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Elisha is the main point of contact for new and existing clients and is responsible for the creation and execution of Letters of Agreement, subcontracts, as well as functions as a liaison among prospects, clients and the consultants.
Elisha has extensive experience in legal administration, legal contracts and business management. She has held such positions as Regional Legal Manager in the court systems of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in California. Her educational background includes legal studies and mathematics. |
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Pamala Mielnicki
Education and Administrative Coordinator
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As our Education and Administrative Coordinator, Pamala is responsible for processing webinar registrations and providing assistance to educational product customers. She also supports internal operations through office equipment and IT needs and planning, general office administration and supporting key staff with administrative support.
Prior to working with the Partners® staff, she worked in real estate development and management for over 20 years. Pamala has extensive experience in office administration, bookkeeping, legal contracts and customer service.
She also plays an active role in our local community by volunteering for the Norwin's Welcome Wagon as well as the Norwin Chamber of Commerce and serving as the Youth Scholarship Chairperson for the Norwin Lions Club. |
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Roberta
(Bobbye) Wagner
Meetings & Project Coordinator |
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In her capacity as Meetings & Project Coordinator, Bobbye works with the Director of Meeting Services to implement key projects and functions as part of AHME’s educational meetings and administrative services. She has over 40 years experience in medical information systems and currently works full time as a Collection Specialist for UPMC Health System.
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Karen S. Zagar
Member Services Coordinator |
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As our Member Services Coordinator & Administrative Assistant for AHME, Karen is responsible for coordinating membership initiatives, recruiting new members and maintaining the membership database. She also provides administrative assistance to the Executive Director.
Karen brings to Partners® and AHME over 20 years of administrative experience that has given her a good background in handling all duties of a busy association. She is a very detailed oriented person who enjoys challenges and meeting new people.
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Darlene Stipanovich
AHME Staff Accountant |
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Darlene serves as the Staff Accountant for AHME. She is responsible for all
of AHME's general bookkeeping, including Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, invoicing, financial reporting and analysis, cash flow
management, bank reconciliations and deposits, as well as creating and
monitoring budgets and various financial/member reports.
Darlene brings a Bachelors degree in Accounting and over twenty years of
Accounting experience to PartnersR and AHME. Some of her previous positions
include
several staff accountant positions, public accounting, Accounting
Supervisor, Controller, and Corporate Treasurer. |
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Jason Langer
Computer Support |
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Jason supports and maintains all of the company's computer hardware, software, and network. He is currently employed as an Electrical Engineer at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation. He has a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
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