Over the course of his career, David J. Fine has mentored over 30 fellows in a variety of healthcare organizations, including academic medical centers and community-based hospitals. Many of his fellows have continued their careers in the healthcare field as hospital administrators, consultants, healthcare lawyers, and professors. Some former fellows currently hold management-level positions, with some serving in C-suite positions in organizations throughout the country, including St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, West Virginia University Hospitals, Geisinger Health System, Grady Health System, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System. Mr. Fine is recognized by current and past fellows for his commitment to the success of the fellowship program and each fellow’s career development through challenging project-based learning experiences.
Robert E. Sabina, Class of 2010
David M. King, Class of 2009
Kajal S. Benipal, Class of 2008
Since joining St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System (SLEHS) in 2004, Mr. Fine has grown the administrative fellowship program. Many former fellows have advanced their careers within the organization as well as in opportunities outside SLEHS. A list of SLEHS fellowship alumni and their current position include:
Ashley N. Smith, Class of 2011
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
MHSA, University of Michigan Director, Medicine Service Line, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Oversees administrative activities within the internal medicine service line
Identifies opportunities to grow the service line while focusing on quality, appropriateness, efficiency and value
Asha Geire, Class of 2011
Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia
BA, Augsburg College
JD, MHA, Tulane University
Full-time federal employee in Washington D.C.
Part-time private practice
Phi T. Huynh, Class of 2011
Hometown: Long Xuyen, Vietnam
BBA, University of Houston
MBA, MHA, University of Houston–Clear Lake
Robert E. Sabina, Class of 2010
Hometown: Brookfield, Wisconsin
MBA, MHA, University of Minnesota Director, Medical Affairs, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Operational and policy oversight of the Medical Staff Services, Medical Staff Quality Management, and Graduate Medical Education departments
Serves as chief of staff for the officers and committees of the medical staff
Ryan K. Tingey, Class of 2010
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
MBA, MHA, University of Minnesota Special Assistant to the President & CEO, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Principal liaison for SLEHS President & CEO
Manager of SLEHS Administrative Fellowship Program
Oversees the development, implementation and operation of special Health System projects
Janna M. Wisniewski, Class of 2010
Hometown: Alpena, Michigan
MHA, Tulane University Manager, Credentialing Oversight, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Responsible for System-wide quality control and process improvement of physician credentialing activities
Development of centralized Credentialing Office
Shelby R. Wolf, Class of 2010
Hometown: Cleveland, Tennessee
MHSA, University of Michigan
Analyst, Clinical Operations, Huron Healthcare
David M. King, Class of 2009
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
MSHA, University of Alabama at Birmingham Director of Service Lines
SLEHS Service Line Director for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Senior Marketing Officer and Public Relations, SLEHS
Project Manager, SLEH/GE Healthcare Care Optimization Project
Anita S. Jain, Class of 2009
Hometown: Mumbai, India
MHSA, University of Michigan
MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Mumbai, India
Pre-Doctoral Studies
Jenny R. Patten, Class of 2009
Hometown: Grinnell, Iowa
MHA, JD, University of Minnesota
Assistant County Attorney, Harris County Attorney’s Office – Hospital District Division
Kajal S. Benipal, Class of 2008
Hometown: Beaumont, Texas
MSHA, Trinity University Data Governance Manager, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Develop, implement, and manage the St. Luke’s Enterprise Data Governance Program
Create the training and education program for data stewards across the System
Assist in the planning and creation of a Health System data warehouse
Daniel A. Gonzalez, Class of 2008
Hometown: Houston, Texas
MBA, MHA, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Doctoral Student in Health Management, Policy and Bioinformatics,
The University of Texas School of Public Health EPIC Implementation Manager, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Direct the implementation of all inpatient applications of the EPIC electronic medical record system
Ensure clinical workflows and clinical content from inpatient areas are reflected in the electronic medical record system
Adrienne K. Moeller, Class of 2008
Hometown: Houston, Texas
MSHA, Trinity University Physician Integration Coordinator, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
Supervises SLEHS Physician Referral Department
Supports deployment of SLEHS’ ambulatory electronic communication tool
Blake D. Sims, Class of 2008
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
MBA, MSHA, University of Alabama at Birmingham Director of Operations, St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital
Administrative oversight, leadership and direction in numerous aspects of hospital operations
