Featured Health Services Research Experts

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

High performing healthcare operations professional that is striving to bring strong leadership, strategic vision, innovation management, cutting edge technology implementation, and advanced process improvement into large health systems with the goal of advancing best practice.

Experienced Wellness Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Public Speaking. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, graduated in May of 2022 with a Specialist Degree from Liberty University (with distinction) also in Educational Leadership.

I am a seasoned mental health and addiction specialist, dedicated to the field of treatment and recovery since 2015. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from South University in Royal Palm Beach, FL, and I am credentialed as both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience in various areas, including psychiatric acute stabilization, psychiatric partial hospitalization, and both in-patient and out-patient substance use treatment. My journey has taken me through clinical counseling, program development, and organizational leadership. Before joining New Waters, I served as the Clinical Director at Gupta Psychiatry and Wellness in Raleigh, NC, where I helped shape a respected substance abuse partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of quality clinical programming and its impact on long-term sobriety. With a compassionate approach, I am committed to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders, guiding them toward a life free from addiction.

As a Mechanical Engineer and Business Analyst, I thrive at the intersection of engineering innovation and strategic problem-solving. With experience in business development, market analysis, and process optimisation, I’ve delivered impactful results—whether driving market expansion or improving processes in manufacturing. Passionate about leveraging technology and data to fuel growth, I’m always looking for the next challenge—optimizing operations, exploring new markets, or designing innovative solutions.

Experienced digital marketer specializing in the strategic and technical aspects of web analytics, social media analytics, and SEM.

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, I am passionate about creating positive social impact and system change through collaboration, strategy, and innovation. As the Executive Director of HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin Valley, I lead a cross-sector partnership that connects healthcare, education, and workforce development to mitigate workforce shortages and build career opportunities in the region. My core competencies include business development, fundraising, communication, marketing, event planning, and board and staff development. I hold the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and have successfully planned and executed large-scale events and campaigns, secured impactful gifts, and modernized processes and systems. I also have a background in sports marketing and media, technology startups, consulting and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I enjoy building lasting relationships and sustainable partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

Instructional and research focus: Trauma Informed Care and Neuroscience. Dr. Mikal-Flynn’s academic, research and clinical concentration involves trauma and use of Metahabilitation as a clinical pathway to support resilience and guide one toward growth post-trauma. She also lectures on two facets of neuroscience; gender differences in the brain and exercise and brain health.

I specialize in using quantitative methodologies to uncover actionable insights into human behavior, bridging the gap between data and decision-making. My professional journey spans the private, academic, and public sectors. My strong foundation in econometric modeling, machine learning, and advanced statistical programming (including R, SQL, and Python) means I can tackle challenging data-driven questions and deliver nuanced solutions. From informing the general public through engaging narratives to contributing to academic journals with rigorous research findings, my work consistently elevates the understanding and application of data.

Jonathan JK Stoltman, PhD is Director of the Opioid Policy Institute, a research think tank that uses multipronged approaches to better understand gaps in treatment and recovery services. In 2019, he completed his PhD in Lifespan Developmental Psychology from West Virginia University and has worked as a researcher focusing on opioid addiction treatment and recovery for more than a decade. During this time, Jonathan’s academic work has appeared in leading journals, conferences, and media outlets.

24 years of regional experience in the Middle East & Africa in multiple industries as Technology, Medical & Surgical, Petrochemical, Retail, Real Estate, Research & Development, and Food & Beverage. Certified in Employee Experience, Performance Management, Organizational Competencies, Payscale Matrix, Retention & Reward.High Competency proficiency in Human Capital, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Learning & Development, Talent Management Programs, Change Management, People & Culture Strategy, and HR infrastructure.Additional Expertise in Office Management -Health & Safety, Budget, Social Awareness, Chairing Communication & Event Management.

Dr. Enad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, trauma, and joint replacement. He has authored multiple publications and is regularly cited in the media for his clinical knowledge. He also has clinical interest in exercise physiology and obesity medicine.

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the health IT industry. Strong community and social services professional skilled in U.S. Department of Defense, Information Technology Solutions, Customer Service, Consulting, Digital/Print Marketing, and Strategic Planning.

Experienced professional with track record of achieving exceptional results in the areas of employee engagement, recruiting, compliance, DEI, and benefit administration. Experience in full employee life-cycle, implementation and on-going upkeep of HRIS, people analytics, benchmark/metrics, strategic initiatives, and promoting employee and manager growth. #hr #retention #engagement #peopleops

Dr. Kokseng is a physician and life coach. When she is not working as a hospitalist, she works as a patient advocate who helps patients and their families understand what is happening with their care in the hospital and communicating with the clinical teams. Dr. Kokseng resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a board certified Internal Medicine physician who graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona. As a life coach Dr. Kokseng certified with The Life Coach School in 2021 and underwent further coach training with the Wayfinder Life Coach Training Program with Martha Beck in 2022.

I am a triple board certified physician (Family, Diversity, & Lifestyle) with a certificate in the Business of Medicine who has a passion for merging the human aspect of medicine with innovation I am licensed in 48 states and DC I specialize in health tech consulting and executive coaching to help organizations thrive. I serve as a subject matter expert via my speaking engagements, podcasting, published book chapters, board leadership, and TEDx talks.Message me to learn more.