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Dr. Timothy Layman, DNP, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Principal, CEO
Dr. Timothy R. Layman is a board certified nurse executive and an aggregate-focused administrator who has consistently delivered collaborative outcomes within hospitals and medical centers, from within a functional, divisional, and matrix environmental framework.
Exceptional proven success in developing departmental and system-wide strategic initiatives, which have contributed to enhanced clinical services, improved quality and safety of care delivery, and concurrently increased clinician and employee morale. Utilizing a team environment, accomplished strategic objectives and fiscal responsibility to leverage a successful business model at all facilities. A competent, system-focused leader who recognizes that an institution’s most notable achievement is the intellectual capital within.
Dr. Timothy R. Layman is a board certified nurse executive and an aggregate-focused administrator who has consistently delivered collaborative outcomes within hospitals and medical centers, from within a functional, divisional, and matrix environmental framework.
Exceptional proven success in developing departmental and system-wide strategic initiatives, which have contributed to enhanced clinical services, improved quality and safety of care delivery, and concurrently increased clinician and employee morale. Utilizing a team environment, accomplished strategic objectives and fiscal responsibility to leverage a successful business model at all facilities. A competent, system-focused leader who recognizes that an institution’s most notable achievement is the intellectual capital within.
Dr. Chad Vick, DNAP, BSN, RN, CRNA
Senior Consultant
Dr. Chad J. Vick is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Charleston, SC area. Chad specializes in mentoring and training Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists while providing high-quality, safe anesthesia. Prior to becoming a CRNA, Chad spent 14 years in various critical care nursing settings where he specialized in caring for suspected sepsis patients; and training providers in the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations of sepsis care. Chad’s research interests include trauma anesthesia, multimodal orthopedic anesthesia, and sepsis management in the operating room.
Dr. Vick received his Associate Degree in Nursing from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University. In addition, he recently completed his Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree in 2020 from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Chad J. Vick is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Charleston, SC area. Chad specializes in mentoring and training Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists while providing high-quality, safe anesthesia. Prior to becoming a CRNA, Chad spent 14 years in various critical care nursing settings where he specialized in caring for suspected sepsis patients; and training providers in the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations of sepsis care. Chad’s research interests include trauma anesthesia, multimodal orthopedic anesthesia, and sepsis management in the operating room.
Dr. Vick received his Associate Degree in Nursing from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University. In addition, he recently completed his Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree in 2020 from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Nina Vaid Raoji, DNP, APN-BC, MSN, RN
Consultant
Dr. Raoji is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner having worked in the Peds ICU, Peds ER and Peds Developmental Clinic. In 2013 she joined a grant of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the New Jersey Nursing Initiative, as a program coordinator where she focused on Redesigning Clinical-Academic Partnerships and incorporating population health into the nursing curriculum. In her latest venture, EMPOWERIZEME, she facilitates an interactive work session to cultivate Soft Leadership Skills in leaders to elevate their impact in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Dr. Raoji earned her B.A. in Psychology at University of Pennsylvania, her B.S. in Nursing at Seton Hall University, her M.S. in Nursing at University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Yale University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, 3 daughters and goldendoodle.
Dr. Raoji is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner having worked in the Peds ICU, Peds ER and Peds Developmental Clinic. In 2013 she joined a grant of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the New Jersey Nursing Initiative, as a program coordinator where she focused on Redesigning Clinical-Academic Partnerships and incorporating population health into the nursing curriculum. In her latest venture, EMPOWERIZEME, she facilitates an interactive work session to cultivate Soft Leadership Skills in leaders to elevate their impact in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Dr. Raoji earned her B.A. in Psychology at University of Pennsylvania, her B.S. in Nursing at Seton Hall University, her M.S. in Nursing at University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Yale University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, 3 daughters and goldendoodle.
Dr. Kofi Bonnie, DNP, MSc, BScN, BSc, RPN, RN
Consultant
Dr. Kofi Bonnie, DNP, MSc, BScN, BSc, RPN, RN, holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. He also holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Yale University and brings a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience across three continents. He is a highly skilled and versatile practitioner and has held roles such as Health Care Assistant, Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Scientist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator, Adjunct Professor and Director of Nursing. His 20+ years of varied clinical and managerial experience includes working in acute psychiatric setting for adults and pediatric populations, substance use services, behavioral health clinics, geriatric and early psychosis intervention programs. Dr. Bonnie is a dynamic mental health advocate and is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for all, especially marginalized individuals and communities.
Dr. Kofi Bonnie, DNP, MSc, BScN, BSc, RPN, RN, holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. He also holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Yale University and brings a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience across three continents. He is a highly skilled and versatile practitioner and has held roles such as Health Care Assistant, Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Scientist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator, Adjunct Professor and Director of Nursing. His 20+ years of varied clinical and managerial experience includes working in acute psychiatric setting for adults and pediatric populations, substance use services, behavioral health clinics, geriatric and early psychosis intervention programs. Dr. Bonnie is a dynamic mental health advocate and is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for all, especially marginalized individuals and communities.
Dr. Liz Leary, DNP, MSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ
Consultant
Elizabeth Leary is Executive Director of Population Health for Stanford Medicine Partners, overseeing population health management services for the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a proven track record generating millions in both revenue and cost savings for value-based population health initiatives and health plan products. Elizabeth holds both doctoral and master's degrees in nursing from Yale University and she is President of the Yale Club of Silicon Valley. Elizabeth has also earned certifications in case management, healthcare quality and public health nursing.
Elizabeth Leary is Executive Director of Population Health for Stanford Medicine Partners, overseeing population health management services for the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a proven track record generating millions in both revenue and cost savings for value-based population health initiatives and health plan products. Elizabeth holds both doctoral and master's degrees in nursing from Yale University and she is President of the Yale Club of Silicon Valley. Elizabeth has also earned certifications in case management, healthcare quality and public health nursing.
Anthony Roberts, MBA, MSN, FACHE
Senior Consultant
Anthony has served in various clinical roles within healthcare organizations such as Community Hospitals of Indianapolis, Eskenazi Health, Duke University, as well as leadership roles at The Indiana Heart Hospital and Indiana University Health. He has over 7 years of experience in HCA serving in executive roles at Corporate and the HCA North Texas Division.
Anthony has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Purdue University, Master's Degree in Business Administration, and Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Anderson University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Anthony has served in various clinical roles within healthcare organizations such as Community Hospitals of Indianapolis, Eskenazi Health, Duke University, as well as leadership roles at The Indiana Heart Hospital and Indiana University Health. He has over 7 years of experience in HCA serving in executive roles at Corporate and the HCA North Texas Division.
Anthony has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Purdue University, Master's Degree in Business Administration, and Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Anderson University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Jonathan Donevant, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN
Consultant
Jonathan is an experienced ICU nurse and healthcare leader with over a decade of acute care experience. He graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelors in nursing, and from Benedictine University with his Masters in Business Administration. Jonathan is nationally certified in critical care nursing as well as a nurse executive.
Jonathan specializes ICU medicine, healthcare operations, innovation and change implementation, and healthcare leadership.
Jonathan is an experienced ICU nurse and healthcare leader with over a decade of acute care experience. He graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelors in nursing, and from Benedictine University with his Masters in Business Administration. Jonathan is nationally certified in critical care nursing as well as a nurse executive.
Jonathan specializes ICU medicine, healthcare operations, innovation and change implementation, and healthcare leadership.
Dan Whitzer, MA, BA
Consultant
Dan is a Philly-area native who prides himself on his ability to ideate and create. Fittingly, his career path – which includes having toured as a professional drummer and stints at ESPN, Spencer’s, Thomas Jefferson University, Independence Blue Cross, and the Philadelphia Union, all while growing his own business – has been just as diverse as his creative way of thinking. Dan is also a 2021 Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for his work creating a city-wide innovation festival.
Dan has been responsible for curating content and programming that highlights innovation throughout the organizations he’s worked with and Philadelphia in fun, relatable, and relevant ways. Never one for downtime, he also hosted a web series called ‘The Spin’ for Independence Blue Cross and is the creator of the B. PHL Innovation Festival, which launched in 2019.
With an associate of science in recording arts, a bachelor of arts in Business and History, and a master of arts in music management and promotions, Dan brings a unique perspective to every project and challenge.
Dan is a Philly-area native who prides himself on his ability to ideate and create. Fittingly, his career path – which includes having toured as a professional drummer and stints at ESPN, Spencer’s, Thomas Jefferson University, Independence Blue Cross, and the Philadelphia Union, all while growing his own business – has been just as diverse as his creative way of thinking. Dan is also a 2021 Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for his work creating a city-wide innovation festival.
Dan has been responsible for curating content and programming that highlights innovation throughout the organizations he’s worked with and Philadelphia in fun, relatable, and relevant ways. Never one for downtime, he also hosted a web series called ‘The Spin’ for Independence Blue Cross and is the creator of the B. PHL Innovation Festival, which launched in 2019.
With an associate of science in recording arts, a bachelor of arts in Business and History, and a master of arts in music management and promotions, Dan brings a unique perspective to every project and challenge.
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