School of Health Sciences Executive Leadership Council

Shannon Albanese, PT, is the President of ACCESS PT, which she founded with her husband, Stephen '98, and brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Janet. She serves as the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for all sites. With the mission of helping others move better, feel better and live better, ACCESS PT has grown to more than 550 team members and 70 outpatient PT practices in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Shannon is most proud of the culture at ACCESS and its mission to build meaningful patient connections that lead to exceptional outcomes. Actively engaged in her community, she serves on several university physical therapy program advisory boards and is Vice President of the Goshen High School Soccer Parents Association. She is a past board member of the Eva Fini Fund. Shannon graduated with her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 1998.

Thomas Cappas, MBA, MS, RTR, MR, is a visionary in radiology administration, leading operations and strategy at one of the largest private practice radiology organizations in the United States. Serving simultaneously as the first-ever chief operating officer of Midstate Radiology Associates and the first-ever system director of radiology for Hartford HealthCare, Cappas oversees operations and imaging strategy across his entire enterprise, which includes seven hospitals and 18 outpatient facilities. Known for driving innovation and efficiency, Cappas has spearheaded major initiatives that have increased access, reduced costs and driven higher levels of engagement and increased patient satisfaction. His leadership has been recognized on a national scale as a semifinalist in 2020 and 2021 for radiology administrator of the year. His clinical insights, drawn from 15 years of direct patient experience, has helped shape his decisions and strategy in the field. Cappas earned all three of his degrees from Quinnipiac: a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in diagnostic imaging, a Master of Science in organizational leadership and a Master of Business Administration.

Denise Fiore, FACHE, is the chief operating officer of Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, senior vice president of L+M Healthcare and senior vice president for Yale New Haven Health. Prior to her current appointment, she held leadership positions within Yale New Haven Hospital, most recently as vice president of clinical services. A member of Yale New Haven Health's Lean In Advisory Council, Fiore is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, serving as the ACHE Regent for Connecticut. She serves on Quinnipiac's Center for Women and Business Advisory Council and is a member of the University of New Haven School of Health Sciences Advisory Board and American Heart Association's Circle of Red Leadership. In 2018, she received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Quinnipiac and was the commencement speaker for the undergraduate School of Health Sciences. She was awarded the 2019 Veritas Award from the New Haven Chapter of Providence College. Fiore holds a bachelor's degree and MBA from Quinnipiac University.

Pete Grevelding serves as vice president of clinical operations and executive director of the Milne Institution for Healthcare Innovation Gaylord Specialty Healthcare. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing clinical areas, including leadership of the Admissions, Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy, Respiratory, and Care Management departments. He facilitates hospital wide growth and volume targets while driving key business initiatives that enhance market share and profitability. He has a lead role in maximizing patient satisfaction and recovery through institutional programs and evidence-based practice. He is also responsible for implementing procedures that promote Gaylord's core values. In 2020, he was named executive director of the Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation, spearheading the growth of Gaylord's existing research program. He has championed several collaborations and currently oversees corporate, academic and internal research projects. He is a board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Neurologic Section of the APTA.

Kimberly A. Lumia is an experienced healthcare leader with more than 25 years of experience. A Connecticut native, she started her career as a Registered Nurse in cardiothoracic intensive care, and surgical intensive care and trauma. She has held several leadership roles, including RN and team leader at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona; manager, director and service line leader at the Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, Connecticut; and Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, Connecticut. Lumia spent seven years in Phoenix pursuing her nursing education and earning an associate degree from Glendale Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, and both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She lives in Wolcott, Connecticut, with her husband, Jeff, and their two children. Lumia is the past president of CTAHE and serves as the District #1 ACHE Regent for Connecticut from March 2022 to March 2025 as appointed by the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives representing the CTAHE membership of Connecticut, which is part of District 1. Lumia also serves as an advisory board member for the Quinnipiac School of Health Sciences and a board member for Access Rehab in Waterbury, Connecticut.  She is also a board member of Make-A-Wish Connecticut.

Nichelle A. Mullins, JD, is the president and chief executive officer of Charter Oak Health Center, Inc., a federally qualified health center providing care to the underserved population. Her responsibilities include managing the $26 million budget and facility operations, serving more than 19,000 patients annually. Her career has focused on improving lives through the legal system and direct service. She was an attorney with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety and a state prosecutor in Rockville, Connecticut. With a passion for teaching, she has served as adjunct faculty at Goodwin College and Manchester Community College, teaching introductory business and law classes. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, a master's in health care administration from Walden University, and her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University. She is vice-chair of the Citizens Ethics Advisory Board and serves on the State of Connecticut Health Care Cabinet, the Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council, and as president of the Community Health Care Association of Connecticut Board of Directors.

Peter Sandor, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, FCCM, is a physician assistant, educator, and entrepreneur with a passion for critical care medicine and healthcare education. He holds an MBA and is a three-time graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he has served as a faculty member in the Physician Assistant program since 2005. Sandor practices as a physician assistant in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center (Trinity Health Of New England) in Hartford, Connecticut. His clinical expertise is complemented by his entrepreneurial spirit as the co-founder and CEO of ClearView Simulation, a company dedicated to developing innovative training solutions for healthcare professionals. ClearView's flagship product, the ClearView Tracheostomy Trainer, is an interactive tool designed to enhance the understanding of tracheostomy management. Sold globally and utilized by Fortune 500 companies, this product reflects Sandor's commitment to improving healthcare through simulation and education. He is a published author and a national speaker on topics related to critical care medicine. Beyond his clinical and entrepreneurial work, Sandor is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He serves as a board member for the Quinnipiack Valley Health District and an active member of the Medical Reserve Corps. He is also a Fellow with the American College of Critical Care Medicine and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates.

With nearly 20 years of expertise transforming the aging experience, Sarah Thomas is the CEO of Delight by Design, creating age-inclusive products, brands, spaces and experiences for consumers. She serves as the executive-in-residence at Aging2.0 and is a principal consultant in the Nexus Insights firm for aging transformation. She recently led all commercial activity for Seismic Holdings, a Silicon Valley-based company shaping human potential through the integration of apparel and robotics to augment human strength and performance. Her commercial expertise helped position the organization for esteemed recognition by the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, The Economist and CES. Thomas also led all global innovation for the largest post-acute care provider in the U.S., Genesis, serving more than 55,000 individuals daily. Her experience includes designing an innovation center in China to improve the health and well-being of global communities. A published author, she serves in multiple advisory positions and is a keynote speaker on topics of healthy longevity and aging innovations.

Kristin Tompkins is a research scientist with more than 21 years of experience in immunology and virology. Her career includes a vital role in Pfizer's Research & Development Viral Vaccines group, with expertise in executing preclinical in vivo vaccine studies across multiple viral programs simultaneously. As a key contributor to the licensure of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY®, she was trusted to graphically summarize critical COVID-19 clinical trial data to support time-sensitive, data-driven decisions, publications and regulatory filings. She is a 2021 individual recipient of the Breakthrough Science & Innovation Prize - Scientific/Breakthrough Program for Courageous COVID-19 Vaccine Champions, the highest honor bestowed upon a Pfizer Worldwide, Research, Development Medical colleague. In addition, she is the past recipient of the WRDM Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Breakthrough Immunogenicity of the RSV Prefusion F Vaccine – Culmination of a 60 Year Struggle. Tompkins oversees the laboratory management and safety of more than 10 viral laboratories and 50 colleagues. She has held the position of biosafety chair since 2016. Kristin graduated with her bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Quinnipiac in 2000.

Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit began his career at Masonicare at the age of 16, working in dining services. Thirty years later, he stands at the head of the largest not-for-profit senior care company in Connecticut. Leading an organization through an industry in flux, turned upside down by a global pandemic, to one of the organization’s most successful years in operation, Venoit has been recognized and celebrated as a distinguished leader. Venoit  holds a Bachelor of Science in finance and insurance from the University of Hartford. He earned his Retirement Housing Professional license in 2003 from the University of North Texas and a Leadership AAHSA (now LeadingAge) Fellowship certification in 2007. In 2016, he received his Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Post University. A native of Wallingford, Connecticut, Venoit resides in his hometown with his wife of 24 years, his two sons and three Siberian Huskies. Venoit is the vice chair of the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission and serves as commissioner of the Wallingford Ethics Committee. He is a former chair of the Wallingford Education Foundation and the former chair of the Connecticut Assisted Living Association Board and its Institute for Senior Living Education. Venoit is also a past surveyor for the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (now CARF) and was appointed as vice president to serve on the board of LeadingAge's Connecticut Chapter. In addition, Venoit serves on the Board of Visitors at the University of Hartford.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in general surgery and abdominal organ transplantation. A nationally recognized educator and researcher, Dr. Yoo practices surgery at Hartford Hospital and was recently appointed as the Chief Academic Officer for the Hartford Healthcare System.

Dr. Yoo was raised in New York, studied music at Dartmouth College and earned his medical degree at SUNY Stony Brook. He received his training in surgery and surgical research at Yale and learned pediatric and adult abdominal organ transplantation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He formerly directed Yale's program in pediatric kidney transplantation as well as Yale's Paired Organ Exchange Program, which received national attention for an 18- patient kidney exchange in 2017. Until 2023, he served as the program director of Yale surgical residency, introducing innovations in holistic candidate review, fatigue recognition and mitigation, and support for mothers in surgical training. He is deeply proud of the 100+ residents he trained who now practice a broad range of specialties across the country and around the world.

In 2022, Dr. Yoo became a Councilor of the American Board of Surgery, where he holds several leadership positions. He is a key national leader in the effort to establish knowledge assessment tools for specialty certification in Transplantation Surgery. He has held leadership positions in the Association of Program Directors in Surgery, the New England Surgical Society, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and the Transplant Accreditation and Certification Council.