Washington, DC – September 21, 2023 – Civitas Networks for Health today announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election, introducing both new and re-elected members who will play a pivotal role in steering the organization’s course over the next three years. These distinguished leaders have been carefully chosen by their peers to represent the best interests of Civitas’ 170+ member organizations, as well as continuing to support Civitas in sharing subject matter expertise, resources, and tools that help improve health and health care delivery nationwide.  

The following individuals have been elected or re-elected for a 3-year term: 

• Angie Bass, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Velatura (re-elected) 
• Craig Behm, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) (new Board member) 

• Dan Porreca, President and Chief Executive Officer, HEALTHeLINK (re-elected) 
• Kristin Paulson, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Improving Value in Health Care (new Board member) 

“The robust participation in this election reflects our network’s dedication to advancing the work Civitas and its member organizations are doing at the local, state, and regional level,” said Lisa Bari, CEO, Civitas Networks for Health. “On behalf of the Civitas team, we’re excited to welcome both the newly elected and re-elected members to our Board. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as fresh perspectives, that will be instrumental in helping Civitas continue to grow and expand its offerings in the years to come.” 

Civitas Networks for Health and its Board of Directors eagerly anticipate collaborating with Civitas’ members to continue improving health in communities through data-led, multistakeholder solutions in 2024 and beyond. Learn more about Civitas’ Board of Directors.  

About Civitas Networks for Health 

Civitas Networks for Health is a national nonprofit collaborative comprised of over 170 member organizations working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health. We educate the private sector and policy makers on matters of interoperability, quality, coordination, health equity and cost-effectiveness of health care, and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, lead multi-site grant-funded programs and projects. We are proud to support local health innovators by amplifying their voices at the national level and increasing the exchange of valuable resources, tools, and ideas. To learn more, please visit www.civitasforhealth.org.