At the last board meeting on March 8th, DCHI welcomed three new board members, each of whom who are deeply committed to bringing health care innovation to the state of Delaware.  Their experience and extensive backgrounds provide DCHI with an even broader expertise to effectively achieve each of our goals and we welcome them to the organization!

DHSS Secretary Kara Walker 

Dr. Walker joins DHSS after serving as the Deputy Chief Science Officer at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization in Washington that is authorized by Congress to improve evidence available to help patients, caregivers, employers, insurers, and policymakers make informed healthcare decisions.

A Caravel Academy high school graduate, Dr. Walker earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and graduated from the University of Delaware’s chemical engineering program. She has taught Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and advocated for health equity and for access to quality healthcare in minority and underserved populations.

Nick Moriello

Mr. Moriello serves as President of Health Insurance Associates (HIA) in Newark. Under his leadership, HIA has grown to one of the largest independent health insurance agencies in the tri-state area (DE, PA, MD).

Mr. Moriello is one of the more respected health insurance advisors in his field. His technical expertise in health insurance, along with his ability of conveying complex insurance topics into everyday common language, is what draws agents & clients to him at HIA.

He also serves on the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee, and the Delaware Department of Insurance’s Life and Health Content Development team for licensing.

Cindy Bo

Ms. Cindy Bo has worked in health care strategy for over 20 years, ranging across the provider, payer and life sciences sectors with expertise in strategic planning, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and finance transformation.

Ms. Bo is the Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer for Nemours Children’s Health System, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. At Nemours, she manages the strategies and business development processes in support of new growth and integration opportunities for both the hospital and practice in the Delaware Valley.

Ms. Bo has earned her MBA, with high distinction and honors, from Columbia Business School and her BS, summa cum laude, from Binghamton University School of Management.

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