Meet the 2020-21 Board
Healthcare quality professionals are defined by a standard of conduct rooted in commitment and accountability. With a pledge to performance improvement, healthcare quality professionals recognize that LAHQ’s leadership exemplifies this strong code of ethics. LAHQ has enjoyed a strong legacy of leaders who have worked together to make our organization worthy of your support and membership. The Board pledges to focus on activities to enhance your professional growth and success. We are constantly seeking to serve our members better. Members are encourage to get involved in the LAHQ committees and network at conferences.
LAHQ elects their Board annually in March. Executive Board includes an Immediate Past-President, President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian and four Members-at-Large.
Sheree Stephens, President |
President Elect |
Donna Buxton, Immediate Past President |
Treasurer |
Secretary |
Susan Giovanini, Parliamentarian |
Christie Owen Member-at-Large |
Randy Harztman, Member-at-Large |
Gwen Laury, Member-at-Large |
Krista Fontenot, Member-at-Large |
QIO Liaison |
Michelle Smith, LHA Liaison |
LAHQ has several opportunities for members to get involved. Help shape the future LAHQ activities - join a subcommittee.
Education Chair & Subcommittee | Chair: Members-at-Large; President, President Elect; Parliamentarian; Past President |
Nomination/Election Committee: | Chair: Members-at-Large; President Elect |
Parliamentarian/ Bylaws Chair: |
Chair: Susan Giovanini Members-at-Large |
Membership Chair & Committee: | Chair: Members-at-Large |
Webmaster/Social Media Chair: | Donna Carbajal |
Newsletter Editor-in-Chief: | |
Awards Chair & Committee: | Chair: Members-at-Large |
Strategic Planning Committee: |
Chair: |
About the associationSince 1976, the Louisiana Association for Healthcare Quality has been a guidepost for healthcare quality professionals. We were founded in 1976, later incorporated in 1982, and officially named the Louisiana Association for Healthcare Quality in 1995. LAHQ enjoys a diverse membership that includes professionals from many quality-related disciplines such as utilization, risk, case management, patient safety and infection control. |