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John Smith-Wiehe, MHA
2022-2024
John Smith-Wiehe is from Roseville, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota with his Masters in Healthcare Administration. While there he had the opportunity to work with the American Red Cross, MHealth Fairview, and Intermountain – Primary Children’s Hospital. Prior to graduate school, John attended Concordia College-Moorhead where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business – Organizational Leadership. Between schooling, John worked at Epic in Verona, Wisconsin for five years, implementing procedural cardiology software across the country. Highlights included international trips to London, Lucerne, and Helsinki. A birth injury made John intimately familiar with pediatric healthcare from an early life, so he is thrilled to be working towards improving the health and well-being of Wisconsin children and families. While not working, John enjoys attending Milwaukee Admirals games, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Eleanor Jansen, MHA
2023-2025
Eleanor Jansen grew up in Kimberly, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison and received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. After graduating in May of 2020, she began working for UW's COVID-19 response team to help implement campus-wide COVID-19 testing, student quarantine, and vaccination efforts. This experience introduced her to healthcare administration and inspired her to pursue her Masters of Health Administration (MHA). Eleanor completed her MHA at the University of Iowa where she had opportunities to work for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) in both ambulatory operations and strategy and business development. When not at work, Eleanor enjoys reading, running, and naps with her dog Arlo.
Alexandra Patterson, MHA
2023-2025
Alexandra Patterson is from Grand Rapids, Michigan where she graduated from Grand Valley State University (GVSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She furthered her alumna status at GVSU by pursuing her Masters in Healthcare Administration - Hospital Administration. While there, she had the opportunity to work at GVSU's Family Healthcare Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, & preside on her program's board as President. Alex has always had a passion for pediatrics, specifically in mental and behavioral health, and is thrilled to be working towards our vision of making the children of Wisconsin the healthiest in the nation. When not at work, Alex enjoys scuba diving, attending Comic-Con conventions, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Bayleigh Jean, alongside family and friends.
Selection of former fellow profiles in Children’s Wisconsin positions
Jenny Patterson, MHA
Jenny Patterson, MHA
2016–2017
Herma Heart, Service Line Director
"I can’t express enough gratitude and praise for the experience that I was afforded during my time as the administrative fellow for Children's Wisconsin. It’s an opportunity unlike any other offered in healthcare. I had the opportunity to “lift the curtain” and peer into every aspect of what makes this system run efficiently and effectively from operations to finance to research and beyond. And I did this all with the support and guidance of a strong, passionate leadership team. I experienced firsthand the way the mission and vision of Children’s pulses through the entire organization, from the top all the way down. I am confident that my time in the fellowship helped shape my career path and positioned me to be a successful healthcare leader in the future."
Jack Scalcucci, MS-HSM
Jack Scalcucci, MS-HSM
2012–2013
Vice President, Ambulatory Services
Children’s Wisconsin
“The Administrative Fellowship at the Children’s Wisconsin is an amazing opportunity to learn within an organization that fully supports the fellowship model. The access, opportunities, and projects aligned with the fellowship included major initiatives and organizational priorities. While the work and experience was, in itself, rewarding, the culture and support of the organization during the fellowship created an environment that truly afforded me the ability to grow as a healthcare leader.”
Mike Flaherty, MHA
Mike Flaherty, MHA
2010–2012
Business Manager, Ambulatory Specialty Care
Children’s Wisconsin
“The Administrative Fellowship at Children’s Wisconsin provided a wonderful opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the inner workings of a health system and immerse myself in pediatric healthcare. This was accomplished through work on high value strategic projects, direct leadership opportunities, and access to learn from the teams across the system about the work that they do to better the lives of children throughout Wisconsin. The accessibility of senior leaders throughout the system furthered my understanding of leadership and all that goes into strong decision making that drives an organization forward. I would not be the leader I am today if I did not have these experiences and will continue to use what I learned during the fellowship throughout my career.”
Elisa Gricunas, MHA, RN
Elisa Gricunas, MHA, RN
2004–2005
Pediatric Nurse II
"The Administrative Fellowship at Children’s Wisconsin was a year filled with complete immersion into the corporate and organizational culture of Children's. This opportunity promoted administrative growth, and fostered a dynamic application of my graduate knowledge in a pediatric health care setting. The projects I pursued in my Fellowship confirmed my interest in patient safety and clinical quality improvement. The fellowship experience transcended into my nursing practice in how I care for my vulnerable pediatric patients. This includes promoting safe care delivery to the patients and families I serve, and has also influenced the various council and committee work I have pursued."
35+ years of dedication to growing accomplished health care executives
Name
Children’s Wisconsin fellowship year(s)
Current role, organization
Narendra Kini
1988-1989
CMO, CDR Health
Juliet Kersten
1988-1989
Retired, VP of Ambulatory Services, Children’s Wisconsin
Gary Colpaert
1989-1990
VP Clinical and Support Services, Froedtert Hospital
Sherri Ewing
1990-1991
Associate CNO at Lurie's Children's Hospital
Linda Hawk
1991-1992
Jennifer Christmann
1992-1993
President, The Christmann Group (Consulting)
Tammy Guns
1994-1995
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, The Divorce Resource Centre of Colorado
David Petasnick
1996-1997
VP, Operations at Rush Coply Medical Center
Ranjan Pai
1997-1998
Chairman, Manipal Education & Medical Group
Pouneh Barnes (Yasai)
1998-1999
French Immersion Teacher, Kent Gardens Elementary School
Edward Warzonek
1999-2000
Quality Assurance Coordinator, Milwaukee County
Rahul Vinchhi
2001-2002
Director of Clinic Operations, Dignity Health
Brett Norell
2001-2002
Principal, Newpoint Healthcare Advisors
Lori Cahalan
2002-2003
Technical Services, Epic Systems
Nandita Nanchal
2003-2004
Chief of Administration - Dermatology, UW-Madison
Elizabeth Welt
2003-2004
Business Analysis Specialist, Children's Hospital of Michigan
Matthew Groninger
2004-2005
VP, Medical and Surgical Subspecialties, Akron Children's Hospital
Heather Oakland (Lipp)
2005-2006
Business Development Manager, Sanford Health
Zarine Hanson (Anklesaria)
2006-2007
Registered Nurse, Bellin Hospital
Philip Kissack
2006-2007
Strategy and Operations Consulting Manager, Advocate Health
Greg Coleman
2007-2008
Senior Data Analyst, Optum Health
Melinda Moe (Malek)
2007-2008
Director of Operations, QuadMed
Anit Makhija
2008-2009
Director Of Performance Improvement, Children's National Health System
Zachary Remmich
2008-2009
Director of Advisory Solutions, Lumeris
Jennifer Campione
2009-2011
Jennifer Movrich (Friedman)
2009-2011
Continuous Improvement Manager, Skygen
Jeffrey Durfee Jr
2014-2016
Administrative Director of Surgery & Dentistry, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Marianna Valadez
2019-2021
Business Development Planning Manager, Advocate Health
Chelsi Jentsch (Reilly)
2020-2022
Ambulatory Manager at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital