Our People
Most often, when asked to identify the most rewarding thing about working at the Advisory Board, employees respond, "the people." As one member of our staff noted, "Our office is teeming with people who have something interesting to say or do, and usually an interesting way of saying or doing it." The company is made up of diverse individuals who are living full, rich lives inside and outside the walls of the firm—people who are deeply engaged with the company mission, the importance of their roles, and one another.
SimmiDirector, Member Services (Core Marketing)
Simmi's career here at the Advisory Board began as a Marketing Associate involved in the identification and analysis of key opportunities within the H*Works terrain. She has since parlayed her keen entrepreneurial skills into the pivotal role of Director within our Member Services group, responsible for securing new member and client relationships for the firm. Through her role, Simmi wants "To go beyond the notion of selling an idea to really understanding the needs our members have and identify how we can best serve them. My goal in working with hospitals and health systems is to make the greatest possible impact on the health care industry, ultimately improving service for hospital patients."
JustinBusiness Analyst Team Lead, Revenue Compass
Starting with his team in October 2004, Justin had no idea what to expect when he joined Revenue Compass, one of our newest membership service lines. As a critical member in this fast-paced "start-up" environment, Justin oversees a team of Business Analysts who partner with hospitals across the country to isolate root causes of poor financial performance and customize solutions This customized approach demands flexibility and creativity on the part of Justin and his team. "Every day, we’re attempting to solve a new, often complex puzzle. If we have an idea for improving a process or creating efficiencies, we can run with it."
IkennaManaging Director, Syndicated
Ikenna cites three things that brought him to the Advisory Board Company in 2003: the opportunity to drive change in a critical sector of the health care industry, to develop deep content expertise, and to work with a talented group committed to developing solutions in health care. As Managing Director within the Clinical Advisory Board, Ikenna’s responsibilities include the conception, research, and analysis of multiple Advisory Board studies each year. "I find it rewarding," he says, "if I’m able to play some part in the change underway everyday in health care markets." A physician himself, Ikenna feels at home with this membership, interacting frequently with clinical leaders at the cutting edge of medical science.