The imperative to create partnerships in today’s challenging world is important for any organizations. But in health and human services-related organizations that serve our communities’ most vulnerable adults, it’s critical. Two organizations, Allina Health and the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC), are exploring the impact that Community Based Organizations and Health systems – when partnered together – can have on the well-being and affordability of healthcare. The complexities and challenges of these systems, funding, and capacity all offer opportunities for organizations to bring innovative solutions to this problem. And these insights could translate to other industries and situations.
The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to welcome Ellie Zuehlke, Director of Community Benefit and Engagement for Allina Health, and Shane Miller, Vice President of Service Network Operations for MACC, to our November 1 Minneapolis PEN breakfast discussion: “Power of Partnership: How Allina Health & MACC are Addressing Community Challenges.”
Ellie and Shane will introduce their perspectives in the challenges and opportunities that impact community health. They will also listen to your perspective and hope to understand other initiatives that your organization might be involved in. Please join us to contribute to the fascinating dialogue about the power of partnerships and collaborative problem solving.
The discussion is Nov 1 at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, downtown Minneapolis: T Building, 1415 Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis (room T-1400); details provided in confirmation after registration). Continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 with the presentation from 8:00 to 9:00 am. No cost for PEN members; $30 for non-member guests.
The discussion will also be made available to view through Facebook livestream (free for all PEN members) and/or video-on-demand ($20 members, $40 non-members; free for Premium/Sponsoring members).
Biographies
Shane Miller, Vice President of Service Network Operations, CAO MACC Service Network, LLC
As a member of the leadership team, Shane leads three areas: client data management, program evaluation, and service network operations. He is responsible for combining the expertise of staff with the power of operational best practices and high quality software to support members with things like HIPAA compliant billing, tracking and reporting program outcomes, secure data management, and leveraging the buying power of the collaborative to manage their individual facilities.
Shane has 15 years of experience with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including five years with The Family Partnership as Director of Operations before joining MACC. He holds an MA in Organizational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Bethel University. “We have expertise and our members have expertise. I enjoy bringing everyone together to help achieve their mission.”
Ellie Ulrich Zuehlke, Director, Community Benefit & Engagement, Allina Health
Ellie Zuehlke is the Director of Community Benefit & Engagement at Allina Health, a large not-for-profit health system dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Ellie leads community benefit, community health improvement, charitable contributions, community relations and employee volunteerism for Allina Health. She is also the project director for Allina’s CMS Accountable Health Communities Model to support patients in addressing their health-related social needs through routine screening and connections to community resources. Other key areas of work include mental health, physical activity and nutrition, and access to health care for underserved communities. Previously, Ellie worked for nearly a decade in State and Local public health building programs and collaborations related to prevention, wellness, chronic disease management and health equity.
Ellie holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration from the University of Minnesota and is active in her community as a board member, mentor, and volunteer.
