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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors at Mercy College of Health Sciences is guided by its mission, vision, and values rooted in the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy. The Board serves as the governing body of Mercy College and is committed, at a strategic level, to its fiduciary responsibilities of educational quality, fiscal integrity, and assuring the effectiveness of the College and its various constituencies. In shaping the College’s strategies and policies, the Board engages in a culture of accountability, transparency, and the highest ethical standards.

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Emily McAllister, JD*
Board Chair
 		 Joyce Lillis
Joyce Lillis, RN, MSN*
Board Vice Chair
Retired Director
Mercy Home Care
Paul Erickson
Paul Erickson*
Board Secretary and Treasurer
Retired
Bankers Trust Company		 Linda Carter-Lewis
Linda Carter-Lewis*
Retired Human Resources Manager
CDS

 


Tom Clancy, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN*
Retired Professional

Heather Campbell
Heather Campbell, JD, BSN*
ex officio
Chief Legal Officer
MercyOne

Dr. Adreain Henry
Adreain Henry, OD, EdD, MBA*
ex officio
President
Mercy College of Health Sciences


Joe Benesh, MBA
CEO & President
The Ingenuity Company


Kari Boyens, AS
Director, Business Development
IMEG Corp.


Sister LuAnn Hannasch, RSM, RN, MSN, BSN
Sister Life Minister
Sisters of Mercy


Most Reverend William M. Joensen, PhD
Bishop
Diocese of Des Moines
Angela Mortoza, RN, BSN, MHA, CRHP
CEO
Dallas County Hospital


Mark Scheve, BA
Vice President, Applied Technology Sales
HSM - Munich RE


Matthew Willkom, MTS, BA, AAS
Executive Director
Iowa Catholic Radio Network

 
*Denotes Executive Committee Member

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Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

PHONE
Admissions: (515) 635-1133
General: (515) 643-3180

About Us

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

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