Karen L. Cameron, FACHE, Executive Director (kcameron@cvhpa.org)

Karen has more than 20 years experience in health care planning, community development, and management. She has a BA from the University of Virginia in biology and psychology, a MHA from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), certification in Non-Profit Management, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Her background includes six years as a health care management consultant for two national firms and hospital-based experience as a Vice-President for Planning and Marketing. She has served as the CVHPA’s Executive Director for 14 years where she is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the Agency, community and resource development, managing projects, and ensuring the quality of all Agency work products.

Susan McConnell, Marketing and Development Associate (smcconnell@cvhpa.org)

Susan has more than 20 years experience in strategic marketing and communications planning, development and implementation. Her experience includes more eleven years of experience in communications for nonprofit and healthcare organizations. She has a BS in Mass Communications from VCU.

The CVHPA also employs graduate students from VCU's Health Administration and other educational programs to assist with data analyses, research, administrative, and project support.

Risa Tan, Health Planning Intern (rtan@cvhpa.org)

Risa joined the Agency in September 2009. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture Operations from the University of Florida and expects to complete her MHA from VCU's Health Administration program in May 2012.

Stacy Gravely, Health Services Administration Intern (sgravely@cvhpa.org)

Stacy joined the Agency in June 2010 after obtaining her B.S. in Health Services Administration from James Madison University.  She plans to further her experience and skills in the Health Service industry with focus on access issues and related topics.