Driving meaningful change in rural healthcare requires a balance of visionary governance, operational excellence, and frontline expertise. The Rural Health Community is guided by a collaborative coalition of executive leaders, board directors, and industry advisors—all dedicated to empowering rural providers through connection, advocacy, and access to discounted services and technology solutions.
The executive leadership team is responsible for operationalizing the mission, facilitating quarterly member meetings, and developing programs based on member input.
Jason Griffin, CoFounder and Executive Director
Jason Griffin is a healthcare IT executive with 25 years of progressive leadership positions focused on healthcare technology. He has a comprehensive understanding of the evolving digital landscape in healthcare and has led several high-profile teams in the industry. He has a track record of delivering results in challenging and high-stakes environments and is passionate about building rural health resiliency.
Tina Burbine, CoFounder and Executive Director
Tina is recognized as an industry leader passionate about combining care innovation and analytics to drive unique care models and serves as an advocate for rural health. Over her career, Tina has focused on shaping the strategic approach for provider and payer organizations modernizing their operating models and establishing new models of evidence-based, cost-effective care delivery. Tina holds an MBA, PMP, PgMP, and multiple industry certifications.
Our Board of Directors provides crucial governance and strategic oversight, ensuring that the Rural Health Community remains faithfully aligned with its non-profit mission, financially sustainable, and responsive to the evolving landscape of rural health policy and practice.
Featured Board Members:
- Board Chair / President
- Vice Chair
- Secretary & Treasurer
The Advisory Council is a curated think-tank of rural healthcare executives including a CEO, COO, CIO and CISO and rural healthcare subject matter experts. Serving as our strategic compass, Council members provide real-world insights, contribute to program design, and help identify the emerging challenges facing rural healthcare teams today.
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Partner: National Rural Health Association
