Safety Net Advancement Center in Arizona

William Riley is a professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. He is the director of National Safety Net Advancement Center and an authority in health care finance. Dr. Riley is a national and international expert in quality improvement methods, techniques and implementation. He leads translational research projects in national and international settings to achieve a culture of health. His projects include leading an 11-year quality improvement collaborative for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) called the Target Investment Program. TIP is designed and implemented to integrate behavioral health and primary care services at a micro-system level, with policy implications for improving access, outcomes, costs and health care disparities of underserved communities. Key elements of success include a collaborative and proactive mindset and willingness to continuously improve. He also led a longitudinal nationwide study funded by the Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality to improve perinatal outcomes and reduce malpractice cost. Other project includes a five-year study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine high reliability teams for state health department emergency operations centers; numerous quality improvement collaboratives in hospitals, health care systems, and public health departments; and population health improvement. One of his quality improvement projects was selected by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as a top 10 innovation in 2006. Dr. Riley is also the author of more than 80 scientific articles and is co-author of two books on applying quality improvement methods and techniques in health care. Dr. Riley also has more than 20 years of executive experience as a former president and chief executive officer of several health care organizations, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota subsidiary, a large multispecialty medical group, and an integrated delivery system. Prior to joining ASU, he was the associate dean for the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Matt Martin PhD, MS, LMFT, CSSBB is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Behavioral Health Program and Associate Director of SNAC at Arizona State University. Dr. Martin teaches courses on healthcare quality improvement, substance use prevention and treatment, behavioral health integration, and healthcare systems. Dr. Martin is Six Sigma Black Belt certified by ASQ and mentors graduate students in healthcare quality improvement projects. His research interests include integrated care measurement, medical workforce development, and population health strategies in primary care. Dr. Martin has worked with numerous healthcare organizations in Arizona to improve and evaluate their clinical processes. His projects have been funded by NIH, SAMHSA, HRSA, ASU, Arizona Department of Health, and private foundations. Prior to ASU, he served as Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Duke Family Medicine Residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Martin has 10 years of clinical experience including several years of practicing and managing integrated behavioral health services.

Dr. Roshini Moodley Naidoo is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University where she lectures on health care systems. Dr. Naidoo is a global health care executive and has led transformative initiatives in the private and nonprofit sectors. She served as a fellow with The Leapfrog Group and launched a public quality rating of hospitals in South Africa. Dr. Naidoo holds deep expertise in quality improvement, population health programs, predictive data models and digital innovations. Dr. Naidoo led a multi-national public-private partnership that was profiled by the UN Global Compact as an example of environmental, social and corporate governance best practice. She is a medical doctor with postgraduate degrees in business and public health.

Kailey Love manages a large portfolio of research projects to improve health, equity and population health. With more than eight years’ experience as a project manager, Love has a proven track record of managing multiple large-scale research projects as well as supporting health program development. She is an effective collaborator, partnering with community stakeholders to advance project goals and present strategies to improve delivery of quality care. She has been very effective in cultivating stakeholder partnerships, trust, and the cooperation necessary to build a Center of Excellence within the College of Health Solutions.

Lauren Baker has a master's degree in science of health care delivery, providing her with expertise in quality improvement and process engineering techniques. She possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills. Her collaboration skills with different professionals and partners are exceptional. She is a detail-oriented, patient and driven individual. Baker's research interests include global health.

Swetha Ganesan has a master's degree in science of health care delivery and excels in process improvement methodologies. Her outstanding interpersonal, communication and time management skills have been instrumental in leading and contributing to numerous projects. Ganesan's research focus includes substance abuse initiatives in Arizona, where she has spearheaded collaborations with Maricopa County jails and Correctional Health Services to implement medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals. She has played a pivotal role in various projects, working with different organizations to implement and assess substance abuse prevention methodologies in the state. Known for her exceptional coordination and collaboration skills, Ganesan is an invaluable member of the translational research team and the College of Health Solutions.

Phelene De Vries Stoutt has a master's degree in science of health care delivery and a strong track record of successfully completing projects in various areas of health care research. She has a keen eye for detail and has exhibited expertise in data analysis, agile management and collaboration with partners and stakeholders while maintaining a high standard of quality. De Vries Stoutt is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and health care delivery through multidisciplinary evidence-based practices.