Nuvance Health now serves 1.5 million individuals across the mid-Hudson Valley and western Connecticut.

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Diane Kantaros

Dereck Deleon

Katie Cullinan

Wayne McNulty

Grace Linhard is the Chief Development Officer at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Grace has held this position since April 2019.

Grace has extensive experience in the field of development, having served as the Chief Development Officer for both Western Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Hospital. Grace has also held development positions at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation for Danbury and New Milford Hospitals, and Danbury Hospital Development Fund. Prior to their current position, Grace spent 25 years working at [United Way](/org/united-way) in various development positions in Waterbury, Danbury, and Washington, DC.

Under Grace's leadership, the [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health) Development team has increased its fundraising by 30% year over year. Grace has been instrumental in developing and implementing a new strategic plan that has resulted in a more efficient and effective fundraising operation. Thanks to Grace's dedication and expertise, [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health) is well on its way to becoming one of the premier healthcare organizations in the country.

Grace Linhard earned their BA in Communication from [Stonehill College](/org/stonehill-college).

Grace Linhard reports to John M. Murphy, CEO. They are on a team with Michelle Robertson - COO, Denise George - President, Northern Dutchess Hospital, and Sharon Adams - President, Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital.

Grace Linhard

Carolyn McKenna is the current Chief Legal Counsel at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Carolyn has held this position since December 2019. Prior to their current role, McKenna served as the Senior Vice President & General Counsel at the Western Connecticut Health Network from April 2011 to December 2019. Before that, they were with ECHN from May 2003 to April 2011, CIGNA Healthcare from May 2002 to May 2003, and Yale New Haven Health Services Corp from January 1998 to December 2002. McKenna began their career as a Law Clerk for Honorable Peter C. Dorsey, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, from January 1993 to December 1995. Carolyn then went on to serve as a Law Clerk for Honorable Thomas J. Meskill, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, from January 1992 to December 1993.

Carolyn McKenna has a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and a B.A. in English from the [University of Vermont](/org/university-of-vermont).

Carolyn McKenna reports to John M. Murphy, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Michelle Robertson - COO, Grace Linhard - Chief Development Officer, and Katie Cullinan - Chief Human Resources Officer.

Carolyn McKenna

Christina McCulloch is the current President of Sharon Hospital at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Prior to this, they served as the Chief Nursing Officer of Sharon Hospital from February 2014 to July 2022. Before that, they were a Clinical Performance Improvement Specialist for Saint Mary's Hospital from January 2005 to December 2014, and prior to that, they were a Registered Nurse at Griffin Hospital from January 2003 to December 2005.

Christina McCulloch has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from [Quinnipiac University](/org/quinnipiac-university) in the field of MBA Healthcare Management, a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University in the field of Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and an Associate's Degree from St Vincent's College in the field of Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Christina McCulloch works with Dan DeBarba - CFO, Steve Meth - Chief Experience Officer, and Geoff Hook - CIO. Their manager is John M. Murphy, CEO.

Christina McCulloch

S. Javed Shahid is the current director at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). S. has previous experience as the chief of the section of neurosurgery at Norwalk Hospital from January 1994 to December 2015. S. was also a neurosurgeon at Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Ct. from January 1997 to August 2020. Prior to that, they were a neurosurgeon at R.H. Kaye, MD and S.J. Shahid, MD, PC from 1980 to 1997.

S. Javed Shahid is a Doctor of Medicine from Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan. S. is also Board Certified Neurological Surgeon from American Board of Neurological Surgery.

S. Javed Shahid

Jean Ahn is the current Chief Strategy Officer at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Jean has previous experience working as the Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at Baystate Health from November 2012 to January 2020, and as the System Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development at [Yale New Haven Health](/org/yale-new-haven-health-services-corporation) from June 2001 to October 2012.

Jean Ahn has a Masters in Healthcare Administration from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university), and a BA with honors from [Wellesley College](/org/wellesley-college). Jean also has certification from the American College of Healthcare Executives in FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives).

Some of their coworkers include Peter Kelly - President, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Geoff Hook - CIO, and Michelle Robertson - COO. Jean Ahn reports to John M. Murphy, CEO.

Jean Ahn

Mark Gudis is the current Director at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health), and has over a decade of experience in investments and management. Mark was previously the Managing Partner & Co-Founder at GateHouse Capital Management Partners, and before that, the Managing Director & Head of Private Debt Capital at SAC Capital Advisors. At SAC Capital Advisors, they were responsible for building a private capital business, overseeing the investment team, and establishing strict protocols for compliance, controls, and valuation. Mark managed over $2 billion of capital and had positive returns even during the 2008/09 financial crisis. Their investments have consisted of structuring, leading, and funding senior debt, uni-tranche debt, mezzanine securities, distressed debt, and equity investments in support of middle market private equity transactions, management owned businesses, and other tactical opportunities. Mark Gudis is an experienced and successful investor with a proven track record.

Mark Gudis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business.

Mark Gudis

Carla Gude is currently the Director at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Carla has previously worked as the Vassar Brothers Medical Center, IBM, and [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Carla has a passion for helping others and making a difference in the healthcare industry.

Carla Gude received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from [Vassar College](/org/vassar-college). Carla then went on to receive a Master's degree from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university).

Carla Gude

Richard Jabara is the current Director at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Richard has also worked as a Group Sales Manager at [Meyer Jabara Hotels](/org/meyer-jabara-hotels-llc) from April 2017 to March 2018, and as a Service Coordinator at Acura Division, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. from January 2015 to December 2017.

Richard Jabara has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona University and a certification from Western Connecticut Health Network in National Association Of Healthcare Access Management.

Richard Jabara

Dan DeBarba is the current CFO at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Dan has previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at [Catholic Health](/org/sisters-of-charity-hospital), President of Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital at Western Connecticut Health Network, and President and Chief Executive Officer at Norwalk Hospital. 

Dan DeBarba has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Dan began their career as a financial analyst at NYU Medical Center before moving on to work as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers. In 2007, they were appointed President and CEO of Norwalk Hospital. 

Under DeBarba's leadership, Norwalk Hospital grew significantly, adding new programs and services and expanding its facilities. In 2014, they joined Western Connecticut Health Network as President of Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital. In 2016, they were recruited to serve as [Catholic Health](/org/sisters-of-charity-hospital)'s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 

In their current role as CFO at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health), DeBarba is responsible for the financial stewardship of the health system. Dan is a strong advocate for the importance of investing in quality healthcare and is committed to working with [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health)'s leadership team to ensure that the organization continues to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.

Dan DeBarba's educational career includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut) and a Master of Science in Accounting from the [University of Hartford](/org/university-of-hartford). Dan is also certified as a public accountant by the state of Connecticut.

Some of their coworkers include Chris Lehrach - Chief Physician Executive, Peter Cordeau - President, Norwalk Hospital, and Jean Ahn - Chief Strategy Officer. Dan DeBarba reports to John M. Murphy, CEO.

Dan DeBarba

Michelle Robertson

Chris Lehrach

Dr. Murphy has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare management and medicine. He joined Western Connecticut Health Network when it was formed. He was president and CEO of Danbury Hospital when it reached an affiliation agreement with New Milford Hospital in 2010 to create Western Connecticut Health Network. Prior to taking on an administrative role, Dr. Murphy practiced neurology in the Danbury, Conn., area for 20 years. Dr. Murphy earned his bachelor’s degree from [Fordham University](/org/fordham-university) in the Bronx, NY and his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), now called Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at the UMDNJ Hospital system.

John M. Murphy

Geoff Hook

Peter Cordeau

Sharon Adams

David Cyganowski

Robert Dyson

Steven Lant

Mary Madden

Joseph DiVestea is the current Director at [Nuvance Health](/org/nuvance-health). Prior to their current position, DiVestea worked as a senior financial advisor and senior vice president of wealth management at Merrill Lynch from October 2007 to October 2016. DiVestea has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been working in various leadership positions for the past 10 years.

Joseph DiVestea holds a Bachelor’s Degree from [Wake Forest University](/org/wake-forest-university). Joseph also graduated from an Executive Management Program at [Yale University](/org/yale-university) - Yale School of Management. In addition, they have a degree in Client Focused Organizations from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

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