BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Connie Fiems is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1994 and her Doctorate of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis in 2015. Dr. Fiems has worked extensively with individuals with neuromuscular conditions in both comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings for 23 years. Dr. Fiems is an Assistant Professor for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis and teaches the neuromuscular conditions curriculum within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her research has included work with individuals with Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.

Edith Fitzgerald is currently a Coordinator for Special Programs in Pearland ISD, a public school system located in a suburb of Houston, Texas. Focusing on successful transitions to adult life, she facilitates a coordinated team approach with students, teachers, parents, and outside agencies to help students age 14-22 identify their interests and then develop the skills to achieve their life goals. Edie has a Bachelors in Health Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Tech-nology and a Master in Education from Texas A&M Commerce. Previously, she has worked as a Health Systems Engineer in a variety of settings and is a founder of Lumen Christi Catholic School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Susan Overton is a retired CPA who spent 22 years in various managed healthcare positions, specifically working with the underserved population. She is a graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. In 1991, Susan and four other individuals implemented a managed care organization owned at the time by Methodist, Indiana University, and Wishard Hospitals. This organization is now called Midwise, Inc. While primarily serving as the Chief Financial Officer, she also assisted with customer service and daily operations. For a period of time, she served as the Interim Executive Director. In November 2006, Susan began her employment with AmeriHealth Caritas, a national Medicaid Managed Care Organization. Serving as the Executive Director for Indiana, she was responsible for overseeing the operations of the Indiana plan, including all implementation activities for a go live date of January 1, 2007. During her time with AmeriHealth Caritas, she also served as a Corporate Office VP Finance, New Business Activation, assisting new plans with implementation. Susan retired from AmeriHealth Caritas in April 2016. Even though Susan is retired, she is still committed to providing the best possible healthcare to all individuals.

Susan Overton is a retired CPA who spent 22 years in various managed healthcare positions, specifically working with the underserved population. She is a graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. In 1991, Susan and four other individuals implemented a managed care organization owned at the time by Methodist, Indiana University, and Wishard Hospitals. This organization is now called Midwise, Inc. While primarily serving as the Chief Financial Officer, she also assisted with customer service and daily operations. For a period of time, she served as the Interim Executive Director. In November 2006, Susan began her employment with AmeriHealth Caritas, a national Medicaid Managed Care Organization. Serving as the Executive Director for Indiana, she was responsible for overseeing the operations of the Indiana plan, including all implementation activities for a go live date of January 1, 2007. During her time with AmeriHealth Caritas, she also served as a Corporate Office VP Finance, New Business Activation, assisting new plans with implementation. Susan retired from AmeriHealth Caritas in April 2016. Even though Susan is retired, she is still committed to providing the best possible healthcare to all individuals.