Oct. 5, 2020
The Parkland Foundation Board of Directors has elected Brad Hirsch, MD to chair the board for fiscal year 2021. Dr. Hirsch assumes the role from Sara Albert who now serves as the immediate past chair, following a term that included the search and selection of the Foundation’s president and CEO.
Dr. Hirsch is CEO and co-founder of SignalPath, a start-up leveraging technology to make clinical trials more efficient and effective for research sites and sponsors. Prior to his present focus, he was a practicing medical oncologist with Texas Oncology and held leadership roles in technology companies and academics including as senior medical director for Flatiron Health and as a faculty member of the Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Across all of his roles, he focuses on the use of novel technology platforms to advance the frontier in medicine.
“The events of the past seven months have demonstrated the need for a strong public health system,” Dr. Hirsch said. “From COVID-19 testing and treatment to expanding virtual appointments to increasing access to care in vulnerable neighborhoods, Parkland is critical to the health and wellness of our community. I am honored to serve in this role and look forward to working with leaders across the system to generate philanthropic support to help fulfill Parkland’s mission.”
Rounding out the officers for fiscal year 2021 are Danny Tobey, vice chair; Peter Bartholow, treasurer; and Effie Dennison, secretary. The board also welcomes five new members:
Melissa D. Tonn, MD is president and chief medical officer of OccMD Group P.A. She has extensive experience developing physician networks, cost containment and utilization management programs, and on-site clinics, as well as educational programs for physicians, nurses, adjusters and employers. She is a former regent for Texas Woman’s University and holds an appointment to the Texas Medical Board, District 2 Review Committee.
“A strong fundraising board comprised of members from diverse backgrounds is critical as the Foundation generates philanthropic gifts that help the health system provide quality care to our most vulnerable neighbors; expands access to services in underserved communities, and improves the overall health of our community,” said Michael A. Horne, EdD, MPP, president and chief executive officer, Parkland Foundation. “I look forward to working together to advance Parkland’s mission.”
View a list of all members of the Parkland Foundation Board of Directors.
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