Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care.

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Donna L. Snider is the current SVP, Chief Investment Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Donna has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Donna began their career as an Actuarial Analyst at [Willis Towers Watson](/org/willis-towers-watson) in 1995. Donna then became a Consulting Actuary at Davis Conder Enderle & Sloan in 1998. In 2002, they joined Merrill Lynch as a Director. Donna remained with Merrill Lynch until 2009 when they left to join The Kresge Foundation as Managing Director, a position they held until 2020.

Donna L. Snider has an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a degree from [University of Notre Dame](/org/university-of-notre-dame).

Donna L. Snider works with James Blazar - EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, M. Todd Way - Regional President, Central Market, and Joyce Hendricks - Chief Development Officer, Network Philanthropy. Donna L. Snider reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Donna L. Snider

Patel has more than two decades of IT experience at healthcare and other organizations. He served as vice president of population health and analytics for a dozen years at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Before that, he developed software and managed delivery teams for companies such as Avaya.

He holds a degree in engineering from the University of Sheffield in the UK.

Kash Patel

Anne Goodwill Pritchett

David S. Perlin is the SVP and Chief Scientific Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). David was previously the Executive Director at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School from December 2006 to December 2018, where they also served as Director of the Rutgers Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) and helped establish PHRI as a leading organization for infectious diseases. Under their leadership, PHRI attracted over $200 million in research funds and produced more than $80 million in licensing income from over 200 patents. Dr. Perlin is a Professor of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, and has dedicated their career to pathogen research. David has helped make significant advances in the field of infectious diseases, and their work has had a global impact.

David S. Perlin's educational career includes being a Senior Research Associate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, a Postdoctoral in Biochemistry and Physiology at [Yale University](/org/yale-university) School of Medicine, and a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Plant Sciences at [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university).

David S. Perlin reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. David S. Perlin works with Daniel W. Varga - Chief Physician Executive, Ann B. Gavzy - EVP, Chief Legal Officer - Transactions & Corporate Services, and Patrick Young - President, Population Health Solutions.

David S. Perlin

Kenneth Sable is the current Regional President, Southern Market at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Previously, they were the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Saint Peter's Healthcare System from November 2012 to December 2014. Prior to that, they were the Vice Chairman for Operations at Maimonides Medical Center from July 2002 to November 2012.

Kenneth Sable has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania), an MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at [UMass Amherst](/org/umass-amherst). Kenneth is currently completing an emergency medicine residency at Cooper Health System Center for Allied Health Education.

Kenneth Sable reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Kenneth Sable works with Kenneth M. Esser Jr. - SVP, Corporate Services & Governance, Government Relations & Chief of Staff, Elizabeth Paskas - SVP, Chief Patient Experience Officer, and Mark S. Stauder - COO.

Kenneth Sable

Dorie Klissas is the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Dorie has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on healthcare. 

Dorie began their career at Mount Sinai Health System in February 2012 as the VP of Marketing and Communications. In this role, they led the strategy and creation of hospital and specialty awareness advertising campaigns, as well as manage US News & World Report reputation enhancement strategies. Dorie also spearheaded thought leadership strategies for the CEO and Medical School Dean, resulting in over 50 Op-Eds in national publications over a three-year period. 

In February 2020, they were promoted to Chief Marketing Officer & Sr. Assoc Dean, Medical School. In this role, they continued to lead marketing and communications initiatives, as well as expanding their focus to include the medical school. Dorie developed and executed the Inside Mount Sinai digital news hub, which contributed to an overall increase in Mount Sinai-branded searches by 20%. Dorie also oversaw social media initiatives which achieved a number four ranking among healthcare institutions nationally and the number one ranking among New York City competitors. 

In their current role as SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health), they are responsible for leading the marketing and communications efforts for the health system.

Dorie Klissas has a Bachelor's degree from [Harvard University](/org/harvard). Dorie also has a Diploma in Strategic Studies from the Graduate School of International Affairs, and a Diploma in International Relations and Affairs from the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Dorie Klissas reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. They are on a team with Donna L. Snider - SVP, Chief Investment Officer, James Blazar - EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and Kenneth Sable - Regional President, Southern Market.

Dorie Klissas

Daniel W. Varga is the current Chief Physician Executive at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Daniel has held this position since July 2019. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Clinical Officer at [Texas Health Resources](/org/texas-health-resources-inc) from January 2013 to July 2019. Daniel also served as the Chief Clinical Officer at KentuckyOne Health from July 2012 to December 2012 and as the Chief Medical Officer at [Saint Joseph Health System](/org/sjmed) from January 2009 to June 2012. Varga began their career as a Chief Medical Officer at SSM Health Care in January 2007 and held that position until December 2008. Daniel then served as the Chief Medical Officer at [Norton Healthcare](/org/norton-audubon-hospital) from January 2001 to December 2006.

Daniel W. Varga pursued a Bachelor of Arts in biology and English at the [University of Kentucky](/org/university-of-kentucky). Daniel then attended the [University of Louisville](/org/university-of-louisville) for their Doctor of Medicine. After completing their M.D., they did an internal medicine residency at the [University of Louisville](/org/university-of-louisville).

Daniel W. Varga reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Dorie Klissas - SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Regina Foley - EVP, Chief Transformation Officer, and Kenneth Sable - Regional President, Southern Market.

Daniel W. Varga

Avonia Richardson-Miller is the SVP, Chief Diversity Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Avonia has over 20 years of experience in the field of diversity and inclusion.

Avonia began their career as an Executive Director at Tiny Tots' Learning Nest, Inc. & Tiny Tots Too LLC, where they oversaw the development and implementation of programs designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Avonia then spent two years as the Director for Career Advancement and Retention at Wildcat Service Corporation, before becoming President of MR Enterprises LLC in 2008.

In 2009, they joined DiversityInc as Vice President, Education and Training. In this role, they were responsible for developing and delivering training programs on topics such as unconscious bias and cultural competence. Avonia also created an online learning platform that offered courses on diversity and inclusion topics.

In 2012, they left DiversityInc to become an Adjunct Professor in the School of Communications at [Seton Hall University](/org/seton-hall-university). In this role, they taught courses on oral rhetoric and group discussion. Avonia also served as a consultant to businesses on diversity and inclusion issues.

In their current role as SVP, Chief Diversity Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health), Avonia is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Avonia has developed a number of initiatives to engage employees in these efforts, including a diversity awareness training program, an employee resource group mentoring program, and a leadership development program for employees from underrepresented groups.

Avonia Richardson-Miller has a BS in Chemistry from [Howard University](/org/howard-university), an EdD in the field of CYS - Management of Programs from [Nova Southeastern University](/org/nova-southeastern-university), and a MA in Corporate and Public Communications from [Seton Hall University](/org/seton-hall-university).

Avonia Richardson-Miller reports to Linda A. Mchugh, Chief Experience & People Officer.

Avonia Richardson-Miller

Patrick Young is the current President of Population Health Solutions at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Prior to this, they served as a board member for [True Health](/org/central-florida-family-health-center-inc) and as the Chairman and CEO of Noble Health Alliance. Patrick has also held the position of President of PA, DE and WV for Aetna.

Patrick has spent their career working in the healthcare industry in various roles. Patrick has extensive experience in population health and clinical integration, which they have used to improve the care coordination and outcomes for patients.

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that provides a full range of health care services to the people of New Jersey and the surrounding region.

Patrick Young received their BA in Public Management from the [University of Maine](/org/university-of-maine).

and Mark Sparta - EVP, Population Health & President, Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center reports to Patrick Young. Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Patrick Young works with Anne Goodwill Pritchett - EVP, Network Revenue Operations, Robert Glenning - President, Financial Services Division & CFO, and Dorie Klissas - SVP, Chief Marketing Officer.

Patrick Young

Linda McHugh is the Chief Experience & People Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Linda has over 35 years of experience in human resources and has been with [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health) for over 5 years. Prior to their current position, they were the Chief Human Resources Officer at [Cleveland Clinic](/org/cleveland-clinic) for over 35 years. Linda has also worked as an independent consultant and advisor for RelateCare | Communicating Better Health. Linda McHugh is a highly experienced and respected human resources executive with a proven track record of success in both the public and private sectors.

Linda A. Mchugh completed their undergraduate studies at [Bowling Green State University](/org/bowling-green-state-university), where they earned a BS in Medical Technology. Linda then went on to earn their MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at [Case Western Reserve University](/org/case-western-reserve-university).

and Avonia Richardson-Miller - SVP, Chief Diversity Officer reports to Linda A. Mchugh. Some of their coworkers include Anne Goodwill Pritchett - EVP, Network Revenue Operations, James Blazar - EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and Elizabeth Paskas - SVP, Chief Patient Experience Officer. Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Linda A. Mchugh

Robert Glenning is currently the President of the Financial Services Division & CFO at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Robert previously worked at [Kaleida Health](/org/kaleida-health-inc) from January 2000 to June 2007, where they were the EVP CFO.

Robert Glenning's educational career includes a Master of Business Administration from [Clarkson University](/org/clarkson-university) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from [Siena College](/org/siena-college).

Robert Glenning reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. They are on a team with Ann B. Gavzy - EVP, Chief Legal Officer - Transactions & Corporate Services, Regina Foley - EVP, Chief Transformation Officer, and Kenneth M. Esser Jr. - SVP, Corporate Services & Governance, Government Relations & Chief of Staff.

Robert Glenning

Mark S. Stauder was the President and COO of Inova Health System from September 2006 to September 2018. Mark is currently the COO of [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health).

Mark S. Stauder is a graduate of Saint Louis University where they earned their MHA in Health Care Administration.

Mark S. Stauder reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Mark S. Stauder works with M. Todd Way - Regional President, Central Market, Jeffrey R. Boscamp - SVP, School of Medicine Development & Co-Chief Administrator, and Linda A. Mchugh - Chief Experience & People Officer.

Mark S. Stauder

Theresa M. Brodrick has been a nurse for over three decades. Theresa has worked their way up through the ranks, starting as a staff nurse and eventually becoming a regional chief nurse executive (CNE) and vice president of clinical integration at [Kaiser Permanente](/org/kaiser-permanente). In their current role, they are responsible for the advancement of patient care services and clinical technology innovation across the continuum of care with a focus on both strategy and operations. Theresa has also served as the EVP & system CNO at [Cone Health](/org/cone-health). In this role, they were responsible for nursing education, research, nursing practice, community integration, emergency management, emergency services, trauma, Magnet offices, patient experience, and virtual ICU's.

Theresa M. Brodrick has a PhD in Healthcare Administration from [Capella University](/org/capella-university), an MSN in Nursing Administration from [Villanova University](/org/villanova-university), and a BSN from the [University of Delaware](/org/university-of-delaware).

Theresa M. Brodrick works with Elizabeth Paskas - SVP, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Anne Goodwill Pritchett - EVP, Network Revenue Operations, and Kenneth Sable - Regional President, Southern Market. Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Theresa M. Brodrick

M. Todd Way is the current Regional President of Central Market at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Prior to this, they served as the Executive Vice President and System COO of [Inspira Health Network](/org/inspira-health-network) from September 2014 to January 2020. M. also worked at Valley Health from October 1999 to September 2014 as the Senior Vice President.

Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Robert Glenning - President, Financial Services Division & CFO, Ann B. Gavzy - EVP, Chief Legal Officer - Transactions & Corporate Services, and Anne Goodwill Pritchett - EVP, Network Revenue Operations.

M. Todd Way

Joyce Hendricks is the current Chief Development Officer, Network Philanthropy at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Joyce has held this position since July 2020.

Previously, Joyce Hendricks was the Vice President at the Institute of International Education from March 2016 to July 2020. In this role, they were responsible for corporate and foundation relations, athletics, annual giving, reunion campaigns, planned giving, and the Camden and Newark Campuses.

Before their time at the Institute of International Education, Joyce Hendricks was the Vice President, Development at [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university) Foundation from April 2010 to March 2016. In this role, they were responsible for managing development at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Lastly, Joyce Hendricks worked at [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson) from January 2000 to December 2006 as Strategic Sourcing.

Joyce Hendricks received a Bachelor's degree in Communication from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). Joyce also received a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university).

They work with James Blazar - EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, Ann B. Gavzy - EVP, Chief Legal Officer - Transactions & Corporate Services, and David S. Perlin - SVP, Chief Scientific Officer. Joyce Hendricks reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Joyce Hendricks

Kenneth Esser Jr. is currently the SVP of Corporate Services & Governance, Government Relations & Chief of Staff at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Kenneth has held this position since September of 2018. Prior to that, they were the Business Development Manager at PSEG from June 2014 to September 2018. Before that, they were a Sr. Associate at Gabel Associates from January 2010 to June 2014.

Esser has also served in various government positions in New Jersey. Kenneth was the Chief Energy Advisor at the Office of Governor Jon S. Corzine from January 2008 to January 2010. Kenneth then became the Policy Advisor for Energy & Economic Growth at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection from July 2007 to January 2008. Esser continued their work in economic growth as the Sr. Policy Advisor for Economic Growth at the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission from September 2005 to July 2007. Kenneth started their government career as a Government Relations Specialist at the Department of Community Affairs from February 2004 to September 2005.

Kenneth M. Esser Jr. went to [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university).

Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Jeffrey R. Boscamp - SVP, School of Medicine Development & Co-Chief Administrator, Thomas Flynn - SVP, Chief Compliance Officer, and Joyce Hendricks - Chief Development Officer, Network Philanthropy.

Kenneth M. Esser Jr.

Thomas Flynn is the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Thomas has been with the company since January 2001, and in their current role since December 2012.

Prior to joining [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health), Flynn was the Chief Compliance Officer at Hackensack University Medical Center from January 2001 to December 2012. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring that the medical center complied with all applicable laws and regulations.

Thomas Flynn has an MBA in Finance from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university) and a BS in Management Science and Computer Science from [Kean University](/org/kean-university).

Thomas Flynn works with James Blazar - EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, Jeffrey R. Boscamp - SVP, School of Medicine Development & Co-Chief Administrator, and Theresa M. Brodrick - EVP, Chief Nurse Executive. Thomas Flynn reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Thomas Flynn

Elizabeth Paskas is the current SVP, Chief Patient Experience Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Elizabeth has held this position since 2015. Prior to that, they were the VP, Patient Experience at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health).

Some of their coworkers include Kenneth Sable - Regional President, Southern Market, David S. Kountz - VP, Academic Diversity & Co-Chief Administrator, and Theresa M. Brodrick - EVP, Chief Nurse Executive. Elizabeth Paskas reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO.

Elizabeth Paskas

Elian Encarnacion

Ihor Sawczuk is a Regional President at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Ihor previously worked at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health) as a Senior Manager in the Northern Market.

Ihor Sawczuk attended the Medical College of Pennsylvania and earned their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Ihor also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from [New York University](/org/nyu).

Ihor Sawczuk reports to Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Ihor Sawczuk works with Elizabeth Paskas - SVP, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Linda A. Mchugh - Chief Experience & People Officer, and Audrey Murphy - EVP, Chief Legal Officer - Operations.

Ihor Sawczuk

Mark Eimer

Regina Foley is currently the EVP, Chief Transformation Officer at [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health). Regina has held various leadership and executive positions at HMH since June 1987.

Regina Foley has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Nursing and Leadership from [Kean University](/org/kean-university).

Their manager is Robert C. Garrett, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Kenneth Sable - Regional President, Southern Market, Dorie Klissas - SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, and Theresa M. Brodrick - EVP, Chief Nurse Executive.

Regina Foley

Mark Sparta

Robert C. Garrett is the CEO of [Hackensack Meridian Health](/org/hackensack-meridian-health), New Jersey’s largest health network with 17 hospitals, 500 patient care locations, 34,000 team members and 6,500 physicians. Under Mr. Garrett’s visionary leadership, the network opened the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, formed an historic partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and secured the network’s merger with New Jersey’s largest behavioral health provider to dramatically improve access and the quality of care for addiction treatment and mental illness in New Jersey and beyond.



Robert C. Garrett

Ann B. Gavzy

James Blazar

Jeffrey R. Boscamp

Audrey Murphy

Tim Hogan

Donald J. Parker

David S. Kountz

The executive team at Hackensack Meridian Health has a long and varied history. Many of the team members have worked in hospital administration, with several having served as chief medical or clinical officers at major healthcare organizations. Other team members have experience in marketing and communications, business development, finance, and human resources. The team is also well-educated, with degrees from top universities in a variety of fields including medicine, business, nursing, and accounting.

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