Board of Directors

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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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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Board of Directors

Joyce Lillis, RN, MSN*
Board Chair
Retired Director,
Mercy Home Care

Paul Erickson*
Board Vice Chair
Retired
Bankers Trust Company

Linda Carter-Lewis*
Board Secretary
Retired Human Resources Manager
CDS

Mark Miller, CMA, CCIM, CPM*
Board Treasurer
Retired Professional

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

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

Kari Boyens, AS
Director, Business Development
IMEG Corp.

Alex Broderick, CCIM, CPM
Senior Real Estate Manager
Ryan Companies

The Most Reverend William M. Joensen, PhD
Bishop
Diocese of Des Moines

Katrina Lindsey, JD
Chief Legal Officer
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

Marsha McGee, JD, LLM
First Lady – Quincy University
Former President – Simpson College

Angela Mortoza, RN, BSN, MHA, CRHP
CEO
Dallas County Hospital

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

Sr Maurita Soukup, RSM, PhD, RN, MSN
Health Trustee and Nurse Consultant Researcher
Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Teri Wahlig, MD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
ChildServe

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

*Denotes Executive Committee member

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Email
Email

Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

Phone
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 degreesbachelor’s degreesassociate degreescertificate 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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