Team

Board of Directors

Dr. Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska

Dr. Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska

Board Member

Leading with more than 28 years of experience in driving large-scale clinical, government, and military operations, I am a visionary executive with a proven track record of implementing leadership methodologies and research-based approaches to improve organizational quality practices and a culture of safety for patients and employees. With a combination of proven day-to-day production, tested leadership ability, and complex decision-making experience, I am skilled in fostering a culture of excellence, overseeing all aspects of safety, quality, and efficiency while ensuring profitability and customer value. Certified in high reliability processes and professional patient safety, I am committed to driving positive change and producing quantifiable, impactful results.

Dr. Rhonda Medows

Dr. Rhonda Medows

Board Member

Health Care Management Optimizer. National Thought Leader. Trusted Advisor. Highly accomplished and recognized strategic leader across multiple areas of health care including clinical care, health care delivery systems, health plan operations, state public health, population health management, and business development. Provides successful leadership across large, multi-state health systems and complex statewide health care agencies, in both public and private sector for health care, public health, and government programs.

Dr. Jeffery Ring

Dr. Jeffery Ring

Board Member

Experienced Health Psychologist, Author, Coach, and Dynamic Speaker facilitates integrated, culturally responsive health care. Offering consulting and training around issues of implicit bias, health justice and curbing health inequities.

Mr. Lance Bradley

Mr. Lance Bradley

Board Member

Lance Bradley has over 10+ years of corporate compliance experience as well as privacy & security, and over 15+ years in the healthcare industry. Diverse background in all aspects of legal and regulatory affairs that impact health systems and physicians, including general corporate and health law, compliance, research, management and operations. Highly results-driven, with an outstanding record of accomplishment, leadership, analytical, interpersonal and collaboration skills. Excellent relationships with board members, medical staff and management, consistently contributing to organizational success through high-quality regulatory support, ethical behavior and commitment to quality care.

Leadership

Lisa Rawlins

Lisa Rawlins

Chief Executive Officer

A pioneering leader in healthcare, renowned for transformative contributions to health policy, health information technology, and healthcare delivery system redesign. Her expertise spans improving patient care, Medicaid strategies, and public health initiatives, focusing on advanced care models, integrated delivery networks, and community health programs that enhance access, quality, and patient safety. She’s known for creating innovative, forward-thinking approaches to patient-centered care.

Throughout her career, significant legislation has been shaped on issues such as patient safety, telemedicine, health data governance, and Medicaid. Leadership in health IT includes developing a groundbreaking patient risk stratification algorithm integrating social determinants of health, revolutionizing patient data analysis. Her notable achievements include, advancing population health management, transparency initiatives and driving public insight into healthcare pricing and performance. Her data-driven approaches continue to set new standards in patient outcomes, population health, and value-based care.

Jose Barboza

Jose Barboza

Chief Financial Officer

He brings extensive experience in finance and accounting, supporting key industries in South Florida, including IT healthcare, higher education, cruise travel, and public health. His previous roles include Controller for Florida International University’s nonprofit corporate umbrella, Senior Auditor for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Manager of Financial Audit for the Florida Department of Health. Jose has also served as finance lead for various small private firms across industries such as IT, nutraceuticals, law, and interior design. He holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a Master of Accounting (MACC) from Nova Southeastern University.

Ken Thompson

Ken Thompson

Chief Technology Officer

Experienced tech leader skilled in software development, infrastructure management, and mobile solutions. Expertise in systems architecture, hybrid cloud, SDLC automation, and compliance (ITIL, PCI). Proven track record in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Strong experience in organizing and leading successful teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance to meet organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams across diverse technical domains.

The Smith Institute. Improving Healthcare Through Compassion, Diligence and Action.

Radically improving health and safety outcomes for all individuals by developing patient-centric healthcare policies refined through truth-seeking, research, and advocacy.