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Haley Cothern

Haley Cothern, MHA

Haley is from Parkersburg, West Virginia. She earned both her Master of Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Leadership from West Virginia University. Upon completion of Haley’s first year of graduate school, she completed her Administrative Residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) at two community hospitals, UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport within the greater health system. Additionally, Haley completed an administrative internship at WVU Medicine Camden-Clark Medical Center (CCMC) during her undergraduate studies.

During her time at UPMC, she worked closely with the Vice President of Operations to lead the wound care clinic expansion project with coordination of IT, artwork, and furniture. She implemented a human resources initiative program to empower employees to find the right position, optimally reducing turnover, recruitment costs, and onboarding time. While she was at CCMC, she worked closely with the Vice President of Marketing, Business, and Strategic Initiatives to evaluate market share trends, target locations, and develop a public survey for an expansion project within the community.

In Haley’s free time, you can find her playing pickleball, reading, working out at Planet Fitness, and spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends.

Ryon Stubblefield

Ryon Stubblefield, MHA

Ryon is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He earned his Master of Health Administration from the University of Iowa and his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. Ryon worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics throughout his time in graduate school, and he completed his administrative residency at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital (KSB Hospital) in Dixon, IL.

During his time at UIHC and KSB Hospital, Ryon was exposed to numerous areas of healthcare operations. He has experience in ambulatory clinics, rural healthcare, and finance. He jumpstarted initiatives to optimize quicker check in processes for patients and staff, managed the employee journey strategic pillar to improve employee experience, and led a daily safety huddle as part of the covid safety plan.

In Ryon’s free time, he can be found working out at CrossFit Ridgeline, hiking at state and national parks, and attending WVU Mountaineer athletic events.

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