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All material including links to other sites and content found at linked sites is provided “as is” and without express or implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Livanta LLC does not warrant that access to this website or any of its pages will be uninterrupted or error free. Livanta LLC does not warrant or make any representations regarding the usefulness of or the expected results of the material contained on this site.

The product and service descriptions provided on this website are not intended to constitute offers to sell or solicit in connection with any product or service. Some products or services may not be available in all states. Anyone interested in a particular service or product should contact Livanta LLC to ascertain whether the service or product is available in his/her jurisdiction and to request a complete description of the service or product.

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Termination or suspension

If We determine that Your use or actions are causing or likely to cause material and imminent damage to Us, to our infrastructure or to our ability to provide the website or our services, or that your use is violating or may violate the rights of third parties or of applicable law, or we determine your use otherwise constitutes a misuse of our website, we may suspend Your access to the website and service immediately without notice and we may ban you or prevent you from accessing the website. We shall endeavor in subjective good faith to give You notice if We take this emergency action, and to restore the website and services as soon as the issue that caused such suspension is resolved, in Our discretion.

Restrictions On Use of this website

Subject to use of the website for its intended purpose for your personal use, and except as expressly permitted by law, We reserve all rights, title and interest in and to the Website, including all related patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary rights therein (intellectual property rights), and all enhancements, modifications and other alterations or derivatives thereof, regardless of whether such enhancements, modifications and other alterations or derivatives thereof arise from any suggestion, input, idea, or other submission by You or a User. For the avoidance of doubt, You hereby assign over to Us (and automatically assign over to us in the future) all right, title and interest to all intellectual property rights described or disclosed in any suggestion, input, idea, or other submission by You relating to the Website; provided however that at no time shall We own any rights in Your personal data. No rights are granted to You hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein.

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Trademarks

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Links To Other Materials

Livanta LLC provides links to third party websites solely as a convenience to you. If you use these links, you will leave the website. The linked sites are not under the control of Livanta LLC and Livanta LLC is not responsible for the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. Livanta LLC reserves the right to terminate any link at any time. Livanta LLC has not reviewed all of the linked third party sites and does not endorse or otherwise take any responsibility or make any representations about any such third party content, or any information, software, or other products, services, or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. If you decide to access any of the third-party sites linked to this website, you do this entirely at your own risk.

Links To Other Materials

By accepting this Agreement, you agree that linking to the website is subject to the following guidelines and all applicable laws. You:

  • May link to, but not replicate, Livanta LLC content.
  • Should not create a browser or border environment around Livanta LLC content (no frames/iframes).
  • Should not imply that Livanta LLC is endorsing you or your products.
  • Should not misrepresent your relationship with Livanta LLC.
  • Should not present false information about Livanta LLC products or services.
  • Should not use the Livanta LLC logo or other Livanta LLC trademarks without permission from Livanta LLC.
  • Should not associate content that could be construed as unlawful, distasteful, or offensive in connection with the link.

Applicable Laws

This website is administered by Livanta LLC from its offices within the United States of America. You may not use or export materials provided in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland and of the United States, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws principles.

Submissions

Livanta LLC welcomes your comments regarding this website. However, all creative suggestions, ideas, concepts, or other information sent to Livanta LLC become the property of Livanta LLC. Do not send Livanta LLC any private, confidential, proprietary or similar information through or on the website or via an electronic communication.

Changes to the website and these terms of use

Livanta LLC reserves the right to make changes to the website, disable it, or to otherwise modify it. Livanta also reserves the right to modify these terms of use and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the revised terms of use on the website. We encourage you to review this website and these terms periodically for any updates or changes.

Waiver of Jury Trial; exclusion of certain laws; venue. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR LITIGATION IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. The parties agree that the Uniform Commercial Code, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and any Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act shall not apply between us. Each party agrees and consents to the sole and exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue for any dispute in the courts in the State of Maryland.

Indemnification. In addition to any other indemnity provided herein, You hereby covenant to indemnify, defend and hold Us (and our members, owners, officers, employees, agents, affiliates and other persons acting on Our behalf) harmless from and against any claim made or brought against Us by a third party: (i) alleging that Your data or Your use of the website are in violation of this Agreement, infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property or other personal or corporate rights of a third party or violates applicable law, rules, regulations or orders; (ii) arising from Your (or Your agents, affiliates, or other persons who act on Your behalf) negligent or intentional action or omission, breach of this Agreement, or failure to comply with applicable law, rules, regulations or orders. Without limiting the foregoing, You shall indemnify Us for any damages finally awarded against, and for reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by, Us (and our members, owners, officers, employees, agents, affiliates and other persons acting on Our behalf) in connection with any such claim. We will use reasonable and prompt effort to give You written notice of the claim, give You sole control of the defense and settlement of the claim (provided that You may not settle any claim unless the settlement unconditionally release Us of all liability) and (c) provide to You all reasonable assistance, at Your expense.

Arbitration

  • Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, except with respect to actions for equitable relief filed by Livanta LLC, which claim may be filed directly in a court of competent jurisdiction as provided above, any other dispute between the parties to this Agreement, whether arising in tort, contract, pursuant to a right under statute, rule or regulation, and including any claim that may be subject to a class action, shall be settled by binding arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules (“Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), and shall be held in the State of Maryland, United States.
  • Any dispute properly submitted for arbitration shall be referred to one arbitrator in an arbitration administered by the AAA, according to the following procedures: The party or parties submitting (“Submitting Party”) the intention to arbitrate (the “Submission”) shall nominate one arbitrator. If within 20 days of receipt of the Submission, the party or parties receiving the Submission (“Answering Party”) does not agree on such arbitrator, then the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the Rules unless the parties can agree on an arbitrator. The parties agree that they shall consent to an expedited proceeding under the Rules, to the full extent the AAA can accommodate such a request.
  • The ruling of the arbitrator shall be binding and conclusive upon all parties hereto and any other person or entity with an interest in the matter, and the arbitrator shall have the authority to direct the parties to make payments, withdrawals and distributions with the results of arbitration.
  • The arbitration provision set forth in this Agreement shall be a complete defense to any suit, action or other proceeding instituted in any court regarding any controversy or claim (except as provided for above for claims permitted to be filed directly in court, but including, without limitation, whether any controversy or claim is subject to arbitration) arising out of or relating to any said disputes to be arbitrated hereunder between the parties; provided, however, that (A) Livanta LLC may request a State of Maryland State Court or State of Maryland Federal District Court to provide interim injunctive relief in aid of arbitration hereunder or to prevent a violation of this Agreement pending arbitration hereunder (and any such request shall not be deemed a waiver of the obligations to arbitrate set forth in this Agreement), (B) any ruling on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered as a final judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction anywhere in the United States, including but not limited to in a State of Maryland State Court or State of Maryland Federal District Court (and each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such court for such purposes) and (C) application may be made by a party to any court of competent jurisdiction wherever situated for enforcement of any such final judgment and the entry of whatever orders are necessary for such enforcement.
  • In any proceeding with respect hereto, all direct, reasonable and out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, without limitation, AAA administration fees, arbitrator fees, expert witness fees, and attorneys’ fees) incurred by the parties to the proceeding shall, at the conclusion of the proceeding, be paid by the party incurring the same; however, the arbitrator may award payment of all or any portion of any such fees and expenses to the prevailing party in arbitration, or on the basis of any obstreperous or excessive litigation tactics.
  • The arbitrator shall have power to permit reasonable discovery using subpoenas and other regular procedures and the parties shall cooperate in such discovery and not unduly multiply the proceedings, make duplicative or unnecessary requests or otherwise cause undue expense. The arbitrator shall have the power to sanction any party that violates the arbitrator’s rules or orders, which sanctions may include payment of fees and costs incurred by the other party, up to and including dismissal and/or default judgment.

No adverse construction. Neither party shall be subject to any adverse construction rule as the draftsperson of this Agreement.

Electronic Communications. You agree to transact business with Us using electronic communications, either via web forms on the website, or via email. Electronic communications will be deemed received by You when Your electronic communication system reports that any electronic communication We send You has been received by Your system, regardless of whether You ever actually open or read such electronic communication. We may, but are not required, to use return receipt requests. Unless specifically required by applicable law or as otherwise provided herein, You consent to receive all notices, information, and other communications from Us concerning any subject matter, via electronic communication. It is Your responsibility to maintain valid electronic communication addresses, and to review the websites messages, and We may terminate Your access to the website without liability to you if, after We give You reasonable prior notice, You fail to update and maintain Your electronic communication addresses.

The Livanta LLC Privacy Statement describes how Livanta LLC uses and discloses your personal information. By accessing, browsing, and using this site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the Livanta LLC Privacy Statement. The Livanta LLC Privacy Statement may change without notice. You may view the Livanta LLC Privacy Statement here

Date: January 15, 2020

Anthony C. Wisniewski, Esq.
Chief of External and Government Affairs

Mr. Wisniewski is the Chief of External and Government Affairs for Livanta LLC. His responsibilities at Livanta have included oversight for all operations and strategic initiatives, legal affairs, compliance, new business development, and project management on federal and state government contracts within specific areas of expertise such as quality reporting.

Previously, Mr. Wisniewski served as a senior vice president at the healthcare accreditor, URAC, leading operations, legal affairs, and strategic development. He led the drafting of and successfully lobbying into law landmark health reform legislation: Section 1311 of PPACA on accreditation of health insurance exchanges. He likewise spearheaded development and ongoing execution of federal and state advocacy plans to incorporate URAC accreditation into mandated health insurance exchanges.

Prior to URAC, Mr. Wisniewski served as executive director for health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, developing Chamber policy on hospital and physician quality improvement measures, comparative effectiveness, and life sciences and advocating those policies before Congress and the federal agencies. In this role, Mr. Wisniewski served as principal to the Hospital Quality Alliance and Quality Alliance Steering Committee, functioning as a nationally recognized employer stakeholder on the development and reporting of hospital and physician quality reporting measures, as well as healthcare reform payment incentives.

Just prior to joining Livanta full time, Mr. Wisniewski served as the president and chief executive officer of CAHME, the accreditor of graduate-level healthcare management education. While at CAHME, he led the rollout of competency-based criteria for accreditation that factored in healthcare quality improvement measures for the next generation of hospital administrators, and supply chain and other healthcare executives.

Mr. Wisniewski was appointed by the President of the United States to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Board of Trustees. He was also appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) National Advisory Council, serving as a key employer voice on national quality measures reporting in areas such as disparities of care for minority populations, hospital associated infections, and overall patient safety. Mr. Wisniewski was also appointed by the Director of AHRQ to serve on its Effective Health Care Stakeholder Group, focusing primarily upon development and reporting of quality measures associated with comparative effectiveness research of designated chronic diseases.

Within the State of Maryland, Mr. Wisniewski has served on the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute Board of Visitors and is a former gubernatorial appointee to the board of the venture capital Maryland Technology Development Corporation. He is admitted to the bars of both Maryland and Washington, D.C. He received a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. from the Catholic University of America, majoring in politics, with minors in philosophy and history.

E. Wayne Bachus, Esq.
Consumer Representative

The Honorable E. Wayne Bachus of Temple, Texas, is a former Judge of Bell County, Texas, and has more than 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney in Texas, focusing on general business matters. Judge Bachus has served on numerous boards, including the State Bar of Texas, and served multiple terms as the president of Texas Association of Court at Law Judges. He is also an adjunct instructor at Temple College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law.

Term: May 8, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Edward F. Plocha
Consumer Representative
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Mr. Plocha has more than 40 years of diverse experience, including work in public service, education, municipal government, and the nonprofit sector at both the grassroots and policy levels. He worked as director of advancement for the Maryland Province Jesuits until his retirement in 2012. Currently, Mr. Plocha serves on the board of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). He is actively involved with Christian Life Community (CLC), a Jesuit-affiliated lay organization in 65 countries worldwide and serves as Chair of the U.S. Northwest Region and the region’s national representative.

Mr. Plocha holds a graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and an undergraduate degree from Fordham University. He has studied at numerous universities in the United States and abroad, including Columbia University, Boston University, University of Wisconsin, University of Southern California, Université de Dijon, and Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.

Term: May 8, 2020 - May 7, 2023

David L. Shern, Ph.D.
Provider Representative

Dr. Shern currently holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Mental Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, and Senior Science and Public Health advisory positions at Mental Health America and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, both in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Shern’s experience includes more than 35 years of distinguished service in mental health services, research, and system reform. He is regarded as one of the nation's leading mental health experts.

Before his current positions, Dr. Shern was the president and chief executive officer of Mental Health America, which is the nation’s oldest and largest advocacy organization concerned with all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Prior to joining Mental Health America in 2006, Dr. Shern served as dean and professor at the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) at the University of South Florida.

Dr. Shern authored more than 100 publications. His research includes studies on the need for community services; the effects of differing organizational, financing, and service delivery strategies on continuity of care and client outcome for adults with severe mental illnesses; and the use of alternative service delivery strategies, such as peer counseling and self-help on the outcomes of care. In addition to Johns Hopkins, Dr. Shern has held academic positions at the University of South Florida, State University of New York at Albany, New York University, and the University of Colorado.

He received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Term: May 8, 2020 - May 7, 2023

Frederick J. Wenzel
Consumer Representative

Mr. Wenzel serves as an executive fellow and adjunct professor at the Opus College of Business of the University of Saint Thomas (1996 to date). He is also a visiting professor at the University of Colorado School of Business.

He served as executive director of the Marshfield Clinic Research and Education Foundation for 16 years, and then as executive director of the Marshfield Clinic for 17 years. He served on the Clinics National Advisory Council and as an advisor to the president of the clinic. He now serves as a member of the Marshfield Clinic Health Care System.

Mr. Wenzel was executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Medical Group Management Association of Englewood, Colorado, from 1993-1996 and continues to work with the organization on committees and task forces.

He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives. He served on the Commission for Accreditation for Health Management Education for two years as chair of the commission. He also serves on numerous additional boards while teaching at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Colorado. He has published more than 100 papers in health services research and education and is the co-author of two books on healthcare management and leadership.

Term: May 8, 2020 - May 7, 2023

William J. Naber, MD, JD
Provider Representative

Dr. Naber practices emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati Health System (UCHS) community hospital in West Chester, Ohio and its Level 1 Trauma Center. He also works part-time in the emergency department at Cincinnati's Veterans Administration Medical Center.

He is the medical director for utilization review and clinical documentation improvement at West Chester Hospital and the University of Cincinnati (UC) Medical Center.

Dr. Naber received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton, Ohio, Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati, and Juris Doctor from the UC College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio Bar Association and the Cincinnati Bar Association.

Term: May 7, 2019 - February 29, 2024

Maricela P. Moffitt, MD
Provider Representative

Dr. Moffitt has served as the director of the doctoring curriculum at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix since 2007. She is responsible for the curriculum and education of preclinical students in communication and physical examination skills. Dr. Moffitt holds the academic rank of associate professor of medicine. Currently, she practices at the Cart T. Hayden VA in Phoenix as a hospitalist.

Dr. Moffitt joined the faculty in the Department of Medicine at Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) in 1990 and held many academic and administrative positions, including director of medical education and director of academic affairs. During her tenure at MIHS, she was also elected president of the medical staff and served as a medical staff officer from 1998-2003.

Dr. Moffitt completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She completed her residency at this facility in internal medicine and served as chief resident. She is board certified in internal medicine and has practiced medicine in Arizona for 25 years. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona. Her research interests include tuberculosis and medical education.

Term: May 8, 2020 - May 7, 2023

John A. Capasso
Provider Representative

Mr. Capasso is a former executive vice president of the Continuing Care Group at Trinity Health, which provides continuing care services, including home health, hospice, senior living, and nursing homes in 20 states. He has more than 35 years of experience in healthcare and senior living services.

Previously, Mr. Capasso served as the senior vice president of the Continuing Care Management Services Network at Catholic Health East (CHE). He also served as the president and chief executive officer of St. Joseph of the Pines Health System, a continuing care ministry providing a variety of housing and healthcare services to seniors in central North Carolina.

Prior to CHE, Mr. Capasso served in various executive roles at Asbury Services, Gaithersburg, Maryland, a provider of senior living services across multiple states. Before his various roles in continuing care, he held positions in four acute care hospitals, culminating in the role of assistant vice president for Professional Services at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Mr. Capasso received a Master of Science in health services administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He is a certified healthcare executive with the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is also a licensed nursing home administrator.

Term: August 9, 2023 - February 28, 2025

Patty McCormac, RN
Consumer Representative

Ms. McCormac is a healthcare provider, educator, and advocate. She believes working with Livanta provides an opportunity to help inform and grow the good this organization offers to patients, their families, and the healthcare providers they strive to engage, educate, and support in giving the best care possible.

Starting a nursing career at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Ms. McCormac gained experience in cardiology and oncology. From there, she moved into clinical research in lifestyle changes and their impact on heart disease and prostate cancer for 12 years, leading her to the role of director of clinical operations, working with an interdisciplinary team at the Preventive Medicine Research Institute. Ms. McCormac then worked with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) as the program director for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest and just marked her 12th anniversary with NKF.

Ms. McCormac received a Bachelor of Arts in human biology from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of San Francisco.

Term: June 4, 2021 - February 28, 2024

Milagros Abreu, MD
Consumer Representative

Dr. Abreu is the president, chief executive officer, and founder of the Latino Health Insurance Program. She has dedicated her career to providing high-quality and accessible primary care for minority residents.

She serves as chair of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Committee on Ethnic Diversity; executive committee member of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative; and steering committee member for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Plan.

In 2006, Dr. Abreu founded the Latino Health Insurance Program. The organization has assisted 40,000 families with access to healthcare, chronic disease prevention, disease management, and nutritional programs.

Many organizations have recognized Dr. Abreu for her tremendous efforts to reduce health disparities and enhance public health, including the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus, Framingham Medical Reserve Corps, City of Boston, Massachusetts State Senate, Massachusetts Medical Society, and Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, and others.

Dr. Abreu worked for Boston Medical Center and received her master’s degree in epidemiology from Boston University School of Public Health.

Term: June 11, 2021 - February 28, 2024

Russel Bantham, Esq.
Consumer Representative

Mr. Bantham has held several roles with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), including executive vice president, chief operating officer, senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary. Prior to PhRMA, he worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company as vice president and associate general counsel, vice president and counsel at Westwood Pharmaceuticals, and staff attorney at the Drackett Company. Since 2005, Mr. Bantham has represented global pharmaceutical companies in the areas of organizational development and legal and regulatory issues; served the U.S. Chamber’s life science initiative; participated as a member of the Global Exchange on Healthcare; and advised start-up companies in the healthcare arena. He currently serves as a board member of Inspire, the largest and fastest growing support community for cancer, rare diseases, and chronic conditions.

Mr. Bantham is a graduate of Hamilton College, where he served as a member of the board of trustees from 1990 to 1994. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and has served on the board of directors of the Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association, the Council on Family Health, the Food and Drug Law Institute, and the National Association for Biomedical Research.

Term: November 30, 2020 - November 29, 2023

Lorenza Cooper
Consumer Representative

Lorenza Cooper, CIC, CPIA has over 30 years of property & casualty insurance leadership and management experience with four of the top ten national insurance companies. Mr. Cooper’s risk management acumen and underwriting expertise are value-added business attributes for his current employer - Consolidated Insurance + Risk Management. Mr. Cooper has held various positions with increasing responsibility advancing from Underwriting Director, Branch Vice President to Regional Vice President of Underwriting with leadership responsibility for the profit and loss of the commercial business segment. As the Regional Vice President of underwriting for Harleysville Insurance Company, responsibilities included profit improvement initiatives as well as transformational strategic planning for underwriting continuous improvement throughout the region. He also served over 21 years with CNA Insurance Company in various positions, including Branch Vice President and Underwriting Director leading a team of insurance professionals.

Simultaneously, Mr. Cooper continuously served his country for over 30 years as an officer in the Army National Guard in multiple states while building his professional insurance career. He has served in various military leadership positions including Company, Battalion, and Brigade Commands. Mr. Cooper is combat veteran with deployment to Iraq as the Battalion Commander as well as a retired Brigadier General (MD).

Mr. Cooper is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Business.

Term: August 14, 2023 - August 13, 2026

Edward J. Kasemeyer, MD
Consumer Representative

Edward J. Kasemeyer was born in Baltimore in 1945 and moved to Howard County in 1957 where he currently resides. He graduated from Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College, in 1967 with a degree in political science.

Mr. Kasemeyer served in the Maryland General Assembly for 32 years, 4 years in the House of Delegates where he served on the Economic Matters Committee. He served 28 years in the Senate during which he served as Chairman of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee from 2010 to 2018. He also served as Majority Leader; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions; and Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Children Youth and Families.

Following his retirement at the end of the term in 2018 he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Community Health Resource Commission and Chairman of the Interagency Commission on School Construction and continues to serve in those leadership roles today.

Term: August 15, 2023 - August 14, 2026

Elizabeth L. Chung
Consumer Representative

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Chung is a native of Hong Kong, China and immigrated to the United States in 1970. Mrs. Chung completed her graduate study in public health from Pennsylvania State University in 1981. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) established in 2005, with a mission to equip immigrants with essential skills to be independent and successful contributors to the community. AACF is a leading entity in addressing health equity through partnership. Under her leadership, AACF has become a vital and trusted community-based organization in Maryland for immigrants. Mrs. Chung's primary focus has been on equity for marginalized populations through education, workforce, and community development.

Governor Larry Hogan appointed Mrs. Chung to the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, and she served as Chairperson, 2020 - 2021. For the past three and current Maryland administration, she was/is sought after for her expertise in health and human services policies. Mrs. Chung has received numerous awards and recognition in public health and community services. Her most recent accomplishment is the development of the Community Health Worker Training Program for US Department of Health Human Services, expanding public / community health workforce development to address health disparities for the most vulnerable populations in the community. Mrs. Chung resides in Frederick, Maryland with her husband, Dr. Stanley Chung - Orthopedic Surgeon. (retired)

Term: August 25, 2021 - August 24, 2026

Gavin Long
Consumer Representative

Mr. Long is a purpose-driven technology entrepreneur, transaction professional, and private equity investor with a highly successful track record of delivering superior value creation in the information technology, software, and services industries.

As Executive Director of the Economics of Mutuality organization, Mr. Long leads a team that equips companies to create enduring mutual value for the benefit of all stakeholders by implementing the Economics of Mutuality operating model. He is also a Co-founder and Partner at Acacia Group, a specialist private equity investment firm, through which he has served as CEO of two portfolio technology companies.

Previously, Mr. Long worked with future Acacia colleagues at Global Strategies Group, a US-focused buyout firm, where he led corporate development within the firm's M&A strategy including a NASDAQ IPO. Mr. Long has completed more than 50 M&A transactions with an aggregate value of more than $4B. He has also held leadership positions overseeing strategy development and transactional execution for BAE Systems, Imperial Capital, and Arthur Andersen Corporate Finance.

Mr. Long has a BA in Philosophy from Appalachian State University and has undertaken graduate studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and Duke University.

Term: September 11, 2023 - September 10, 2026