
Join the many Rochester, NY leaders and organizations collaborating to improve the health of our citizens and the health of our local economy.

Get Connected:
Participate in NorthStar Network’s year-long Fellowship Program and twice-yearly community-wide Cracking the Code on Healthcare Events. These programs bring together executives from throughout the local healthcare value chain. Participants hear national thought leaders inspire individuals and their organizations to collaborate to improve the quality and reduce the cost of healthcare in our community.

Fellowship Program

Cracking the Code on Healthcare
Join other local healthcare professionals and be part of the solution. Attend an event and network with hundreds of local healthcare professionals. Hear national and local thought-leaders discuss the latest healthcare legislation, issues and trends.

Benefits to You
- Make a difference in your community
- Network and collaborate with other leaders and organizations to increase the success of your organization
- Acquire the skills and knowledge required to be more successful and further your career
- Build personal relationships that enrich and bring joy to your life
- Continuing Education – For information regarding appropriate population accreditation authorizations for the 2021 Cracking the Code on Healthcare events please click on Events in the top bar menu for the latest updates.
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Agencies
Education
Government
Home Care
Health Systems
Payers
Long Term Care
Providers
Suppliers and Employers
Our Sponsors
NorthStar Network’s success comes from its ability to bring a diverse set of partners together to help communities and/or organizations achieve their goals. We understand that the sum of the group brings more value than the individual parts.
Encouraging words from past National Thought Leader speakers:
“Thank you so much for a thoroughly enjoyable—though all-too-short—visit with you and your many Rochester colleagues.
Rochester gives me hope, and that is in no small part because you two are there, with your boundless energy and ability to see daylight.
Keep up the great work, and keep me closely posted.”

Donald M. Berwick, MD
President Emeritus and Senior Fellow
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
“In Rochester, the room was filled with CEOs who were fully engaged. Among the attendees, there was a wonderful sense of family a commitment to the health of all, not just some.
If I had to bet on a location that will lead the nation in making change happen before it is needed, I’d bet on Rochester and its leaders.
I will be rooting for you.”

Robert Pearl, MD
Former Executive Director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and Former President and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
Our Board of Advisors
The timeliness, breadth and depth of NorthStar Network’s Fellowship Program and Cracking the Code on Healthcare Events would not be possible without the continuing help and commitment of our Board of Advisors. We thank them on behalf of our Fellows and the members of our community, each of us whose friends and family use our local healthcare system every day. (* Previous years Fellow)

Jason Barnecut-Kearns*
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Trillium Health

Sarah Beales, MBA
Vice President,
Talent and Learning,
Rochester Regional Health

Marlene Bessette*
CEO & President,
Rochester Regional Health Information Exchange (RHIO)

Bob Bourg
Senior Vice-President,
Human Resources,
St. Ann’s Community

Jennifer Carlson*
Chief Executive Officer,
FLACRA

Linda L. Clark, MD, MS*
Chief Medical Officer,
Jordan Health, representing Greater Rochester Health Foundation

Francis J Clement, CFP®, WMCP®, RICP®, CLU®
Wealth Management Advisor,
Clement Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management

Maria Cristalli*
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Hillside

William A. Dávila Ed.D., MSW
President & CEO,
Villa of Hope

Andrea DeMeo*
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Trillium Health

Jake Flaitz
Director of Benefits,
Paychex

Tricia K. Gatlin, Ph.D.*
Dean and Professor,
Wegmans School of Nursing, St. John Fisher University

Michael Goodman*
Senior Account Executive, Healthcare,
Advizex

Pamela Gratzer*
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Mindware Connections

Christina Gullo, MSW, MBA*
Past President and Consultant,
Villa of Hope

Vicky Hines
Chief Operating Officer,
University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

Al Kinel*
President,
Strategic Interests, LLC

Jill Knittel, MBA, CSP
President & CEO,
JK Executive Strategies

Michael Leary*
Chief Executive Officer,
Mosaic Health

Lisa Marcello*
President/CEO,
Episcopal SeniorLife

Michael D. Mendoza, MD*
Commissioner of Public Health,
Monroe County, New York

Jonathan Miller, CPA*
Partner,
The Bonadio Group

Dr. Art Papier, MD
Chief Executive Officer,
VisualDx

Elizabeth (Betty) Petro
Chief of Staff,
Rochester Regional Health

Curt Provenzo
Vice President, Healthcare Team Leader,
M&T Bank

Stephen Rauh, MD*
Surgeon, Managing Partner; Chair,
RCIPA, Rochester Colon & Rectal Surgeons, P.C.

Michael F. Rotondo, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer,
University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

Andrew Sewnauth, MBA, MDiv
Chief Executive Officer,
CDS Life Transitions

Jeanie Smith*
Chief Operating Officer,
Pandion Optimization Alliance

Carol Tegas*
Chief Executive Officer,
Finger Lakes Performance Provider System

Christine Van Vessem
Vice President, Staff Development & Quality, Management,
Jewish Senior Life

Lori VanAuken*
President & CEO,
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Dr. Joseph S. Vasile, MD, MBA
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association

Melissa Wendland*
Director, Strategic Initiatives,
Common Ground Health

Anne Wilder*
President,
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)