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Jarrett Fowler is senior director of strategic and international initiatives at the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL). As a member of the NCHL leadership team, Mr. Fowler helps execute the organization’s strategy and directs its international portfolio of activities. His work focuses on member engagement, business development, research, and partnerships with industry stakeholders. He supports the development of services across NCHL’s programs and works closely with the organization's CEO and board of directors to advance programmatic and financial priorities. Mr. Fowler oversees the work of NCHL's US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP) and works closely with the program team on execution. He holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in international studies from the University of Chicago.
Genaya Gaines (She/Her) is the Senior Data Analyst at the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL), where she plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s research initiatives. She leads data analytics and management efforts, overseeing NCHL’s data assets and driving key projects that harness data to inform strategic decision-making.
Genaya collaborates closely with Leadership Excellence Networks (LENS), the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF), and the US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP), using data-driven insights to enhance healthcare leadership and operational efficiency. Passionate about making a meaningful impact, she is dedicated to leveraging analytics to improve patient outcomes and advance the healthcare industry.
She holds a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Healthcare from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Alia Ibrahim is senior manager of the US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP), one of the premier membership programs of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL). In this role, she leads the USCIPP program and holds responsibility for an ongoing portfolio of projects and initiatives as prioritized by USCIPP’s membership. Ms. Ibrahim oversees educational events and special projects, USCIPP’s strategic planning and growth initiatives, and USCIPP’s day-to-day operations. She serves as the NCHL staff lead for USCIPP’s Advisory Council, External Relations Subcommittee, Global Market Development Subcommittee, and the USCIPP International Patient Experience Initiative. Ms. Ibrahim fosters relationships with key external stakeholders in both the public and private sectors and also co-leads global business development events for USCIPP’s members. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies from DePaul University.
Malia Nellums (she/they) serves as a program coordinator of leadership programs. In this role, Malia supports the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF) with educational opportunities, communications, administrative support, and database support for the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized System (NAFCAS). Malia brings program and project coordination experience in non-profit, education, and media fields to drive engagement across multiple programs and support NCAF’s Annual Benchmarking Surveys. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Media Production from the University of Houston.
Meghan Nousaine (she/her) is Senior Director of Communications & Development at NCHL, where she serves as a member of the senior leadership team and a key organizational partner to the CEO and Board. Meghan leads NCHL's communications strategy and digital presence; directs the organization's full events portfolio; and oversees sponsorship development, corporate membership, and new member-facing initiatives. She also provides strategic direction across several of NCHL's programmatic areas and holds broad responsibility for day-to-day organizational operations.
Meghan brings more than 15 years of experience spanning nonprofit healthcare communications, organizational development, health policy, member and stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy. She has a track record of building organizational infrastructure, leading through transition, and translating strategic vision into measurable results. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Communication from California State University Monterey Bay.
David L. Schreiner, Ph.D., FACHE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL), where he leads the organization's mission to develop the current and future leaders who strengthen healthcare and the communities it serves.
Dr. Schreiner brings more than 35 years of healthcare leadership experience to NCHL, including his tenure as President and CEO of KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois—now OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center. He is the author of Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership, which draws on his research into how the most effective hospital leaders engage employees, physicians, patients, boards, and communities.
His leadership philosophy centers on authentic connection, intentional engagement, and mission-driven collaboration. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Dr. Schreiner holds a Ph.D. in Values-Driven Leadership and remains dedicated to advancing leadership excellence across healthcare.
Christina Volpicelli, MBA, MSN, RN, CNML, CAPM® is the senior manager, leadership programs at NCHL. In this role, Christina shapes the vision, direction, and execution of our leadership-development portfolio—including the Leadership Excellence Networks (LENS), the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF), and new initiatives that expand the pipeline of transformative healthcare leaders.
Christina brings over 16 years of progressive experience in cardiothoracic nursing, organizational development, and system-wide talent and culture programs. A clinician-educator at heart, she holds an MSN in Nursing Education, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and national board certifications in nursing leadership and project management.