Indianapolis, IN — OutCare Health, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 cycle. Comprising an exceptional group of individuals from various backgrounds, this board is poised to drive OutCare Health’s mission of empowering LGBTQ+ people with comprehensive information, resources, support, and education, ultimately striving to create a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality healthcare.
OutCare Health’s new Board of Directors reflects a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and representation, fostering an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ healthcare initiatives. The board members bring a wealth of experience from community, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, which will significantly contribute to advancing OutCare Health’s goals.
The newly appointed members of OutCare Health’s Board of Directors include:
- Courtney Cuthbertson: Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies, University of Illinois
- Stephanie Motter: President, Indiana University Health Plans
- Dirk Kreutzer: Senior Manager Product Lifecycle and Operations, CareSource
- Tony Walko: Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Unity Group
- Antonio Henry: VP of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, UnitedHealth Group
- Jillian Miranda Silvia: Femtech Consultant and Founder
- Cassie Dawalt: Director of Business Development, Valera Health
- Kate Haralson: Director Population Health Strategy, Humana
- Isabella De Soriano: Indexer/Taxonomy Specialist, Editorial Ops, HealthCentral
- Jemm Merritt-Feder: Community Health Leader, Engagement Coordinator, Duke Health
- Casira Copes: Communications Director, ACLU of Delaware
- Gabriel Garcia-Lopez: Director, Health Information Systems, Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Edward Stern: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Queer Ear Mental Health
- Amy Jacobs: Senior Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Medicine
- Dustin Nowaskie: Psychiatrist, USC Department of Psychiatry; Founder of OutCare Health
These accomplished board members collectively represent a broad spectrum of expertise, and their dedication to LGBTQ+ health, care, and equity aligns seamlessly with OutCare Health’s mission. As OutCare Health enters its ninth and tenth years of impact, the board members are poised to drive national and international awareness of LGBTQ+ healthcare initiatives, improve healthcare quality for LGBTQ+ populations, and foster new LGBTQ+ programs and services.
Isabella De Soriano, MPH
Board Member & Vice President
Dustin Nowaskie, MD
President & Chief Medical Officer
Adrian Williams, M.S.
Board Member
Evi Heilbrunn
Board Member
Amy K. Jacobs, LMSW
Board Member
Rev. Jemm Merritt-Feder, BHSc, AHI, CPSS
Board Member & Peer Support Specialist
Kate Haralson, MPH
Board Member
Stephanie L. Motter, MHA, MSN, RN
Board Member
Gabriel Garcia-Lopez, MSHI, CPHIMS
Board Member
Jillian Miranda
Board Member & Treasurer
Casira Copes
Board Member
Dirk Kreutzer
Board Member & Secretary
Cassie Dawalt
Board Member
Antonio Toft, MBA
Board MemberThe board’s commitment to diversity and intersectionality efforts, furthering research projects, supporting partnerships and fundraising, and promoting transparency and accountability within healthcare organizations will enhance OutCare Health’s capacity to bridge health disparities, ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals receive the care they deserve, free from discrimination and bias.
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About OutCare Health
OutCare Health is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health equity for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. OutCare’s mission is to empower LGBTQ+ people with comprehensive information, resources, support, and education, including an affirming healthcare provider directory, mentorship, training, research, community building, support groups, webinar series, blogs, and much more. OutCare’s vision is to create a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality healthcare and feels empowered to live their healthiest, most authentic life. To learn more about OutCare, visit outcarehealth.org and follow on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
