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MS, BBA, FHIMSS, PMP, CIIP, BRMP
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Visionary nonprofit leader and board member focused on innovation, strategy,
and operations to achieve the impossible
Meet Bryan R Welsh
a visionary nonprofit leader and board member with a wealth of experience in the information services and healthcare industries. He is passionate about innovation management, business strategy, and operational economics, and has an impressive track record of delivering process improvements that align with the strategic and operational objectives of the organizations he serves. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of Application Services at Hunterdon Health where he spearheads the development, implementation, and maintenance of the application portfolio for the enterprise.
Bryan is also an advocate for social equity, community development, and creating a world where everyone feels important, heard, safe, and has a purpose. He is actively involved in volunteer work, serving as a Board Member for the NJ Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a Board Member for Hunterdon County, NJ's Mental Health Board, a Board Member and Past-President for the New Jersey Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (NJHIMSS), and a council member for Temple University's Graduate Alumni Professional Development Council.
With a Master of Science in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Innovation Strategy from Temple University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Economics from Fort Hays State University, Bryan is a highly qualified professional with a wealth of certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP), Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP), and more.
Bryan truly believes that, as Walt Disney once said, "it's kind of fun to do the impossible."
Join him in his mission to make a positive impact in the world.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUNTERDON HEALTH
Jul 2022 - Present ----
Sept 2017 - July 2022 ----
May 2016 - Sept 2017 ----
DIRECTOR, APPLICATION SERVICES & DATA ARCHITECTURE​
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Leads and mentors four managerial-level direct reports, two project managers, and oversees and provides coaching to a team comprising 33 professionals and consultants, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the overall data architecture strategy and a portfolio of over 200 enterprise-level applications
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Manages an operating budget exceeding $10 million and partners with fellow executives to oversee a capital budget exceeding $7 million for the Information Services department
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Formulates and directs both long-term and short-term strategic and operational initiatives aimed at fostering innovation throughout the organization. This includes the evaluation, negotiation, and management of vendor proposals, master service agreements, maintenance contracts, scope of work documents, and business associate agreements
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Oversees the execution of high-impact projects, including the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Health Record (EHR), and Enterprise Imaging platforms, among others, aimed at achieving application consolidation, improved operational efficiencies, and a reduction in overall operating expenses
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Serves as the executive sponsor for the Information Services’ Change Management Advisory Board and Project Review Board as well as a member of the organization's Innovation Committee
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MANAGER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Led a cross-functional team of 17 direct reports and four indirect reports, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of more than 80 information systems and applications
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Spearheaded the identification of both short-term and long-term organizational needs, crafting strategic proposals, and establishing operational programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with multiple business units
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Developed system architecture and workflow designs for business acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures
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Assessed capital and operational budget requirements while assisting senior leadership in managing the multimillion-dollar software budget for the information services department
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Initiated and managed advanced-level system/application projects, including cloud-based platforms and enterprise software solutions, adhering to Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies
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Led the information services' Change Advisory Board as the chairperson
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MANAGER, IMAGING INFORMATICS
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Managed a team of four system administrators, aligning the roles and responsibilities with imaging informatics and corporate strategic objectives
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Enhanced operational efficiencies by promoting cross-training initiatives to broaden imaging informatics expertise across information services and clinical departments
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Led the investigation, preparation, and execution of cross-departmental project proposals, including enterprise software solutions, software as a service, and business unit expansions
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Negotiated and managed software contracts and scope of work documents in alignment with organizational and departmental objectives
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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
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SYSTEM ANALYST
Mar 2014 - May 2016 ----
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 ----
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE SERVICE
BOARD MEMBER, MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
Sept 2023 - Present
Provides oversight of matters related to Mental Health Services in the County including the development of mental health plans, recommending State funding from the Division of Mental Health Services of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, with whom it has direct linkage, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of State-funded programs
BOARD MEMBER, NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Apr 2022 - Present
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
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Leads the Bold Goal initiative within the Chapter, concentrating on the healthcare pillar. Developed the Healthcare Outreach Strategy Guide for the Chapter and established hospital partnerships, resulting in an 86 percent increase in suicide prevention provider training
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Advocates for mental health and suicide prevention public policy at the state and federal levels by engaging in meetings with governmental leaders
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Serves as the co-chair of the Mercer County Out of the Darkness Walk Committee, securing diverse fundraising sources and coordinating activities on the day of the walk
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Promotes organizational and Chapter initiatives, elevating awareness through impactful presentations and active participation in community tabling events
Board Fellow, as part of Temple University's Fox Board Fellows Program: Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
BOARD MEMBER (PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, & PAST-PRESIDENT), NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
HEALTH INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY
Jul 2021 - Jun 2024
Served as an advisor, thought leader, and member committed to transforming the health ecosystem within the State of New Jersey and surrounding areas
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Implemented strategic partnerships with the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and New Jersey Community Colleges to strengthen the advancement of the NJ Pathways program
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Achieved a 20 percent growth in the Chapter's Organizational Affiliate membership and a five percent increase in overall membership within a ten-month timeframe
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Achieved gold-level status, the highest attainable level for the Chapter, acknowledging the organization's positive impact in the local area through valuable programs and volunteer service
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Served as the co-chair for the advocacy committee
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COUNCIL MEMBER AND ALUMNI
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY: GRADUATE ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Jan 2022 - May 2024
Worked with Temple University and other Council Members to create and support a global network of Fox School of Business graduate alumni and students who champion professional development and growth
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Mentored graduate students through guest lectures and presentations covering topics such as personal branding, industry networking, professional ethics, and artificial intelligence
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Facilitated mock interviews and conducts resume reviews to elevate the professional development and job search skills of graduate students
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES (In-Progress)
Concentration: Public Law and Policy
Northeastern University, School of Law
Anticipated conferral date: December 2025
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INNOVATION
MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Concentration: Innovative Strategy
Temple University, Fox School of Business
Dean's Certificate of Excellence
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Concentration: International Business and Economics
Fort Hays State University, Robbins College of
Business and Entrepreneurship
Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE
Fort Hays State University
CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS
Fort Hays State University
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)
Project Management Institute
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FELLOW OF HIMSS (FHIMSS)
Health Information and Management Systems Society
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
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CERTIFIED IMAGING INFORMATICS
PROFESSIONAL (CIIP)
American Board of Imaging Informatics
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BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (BRMP)
APMG International
CORE COMPETENCIES
Innovation Management
Portfolio, Program, &
Project Management
Process Improvement
Contract Management & Negotiation
Strategic & Operational
Leadership
Finance & Economics
Customer Service
Change Management
International Business
Nonprofit Governance
Business Relationship
Management
Enterprise Software
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
BETA GAMMA SIGMA ​​
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HEALTH INFORMATION AND
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY (HIMSS)
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THE HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI
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SOCIETY OF IMAGING INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE (SIIM)
COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES (CHIME)​
NEW JERSEY CHAPTER: HEALTH INFORMATION AND
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY (NJHIMSS)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Panel Discussion: Healthcare Technology & Administration Industry​
Panelist for the November NJ Pathways to Career Opportunities Health Services Collaborative
Meeting at Brookdale Community College (2022)
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Panel Discussion: Best Practice Virtual Operations - Strategies and Lessons Learned​
Panelist for the DVNJHIMSS 2021 Fall Conference: Navigating Our Transforming Landscape
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Meet and Greet: Bryan Welsh
Interview with the National Institute for Social Media (NISM) on social media strategy
and the Social Media Strategist (SMS) certification. (2020)
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Our Journey to Enterprise Imaging: Hunterdon Healthcare​
Presented at CommunityLIVE 2019 hosted by Hyland Software in Cleveland, OH.
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Functionality of VNA to Improve Workflows Within a Healthcare Organization​
Presented at Inspire 2017 hosted by Kofax in Nashville, TN.
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Hunterdon Healthcare Drives Efficiency Outcomes and Cash Flow With McKesson Cardiology​
Published in the January/February 2017 issue of Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology.
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