Daniel Stein, MBACo-Principal Investigator - NIC
Daniel Stein is President of the Stewards of Change Institute (SOCI), a unique not-for-profit think tank and advocacy/implementation organization. He is also Co-Principal Investigator for the National Interoperability Collaborative (NIC), a new “Community of Networks” initiative led by SOCI and AcademyHealth. SOCI is built on the foundational belief that responsible, systemic information-sharing is the key to achieving enduring advancements in the health and wellness of children, adults and communities. SOCI’s mission is to improve lives by initiating, inspiring and implementing transformational change in Health and Human Services at all levels of government, industry and the nonprofit sector. For over a decade, Stein has been a thought-leader, educator and advocate in promoting and implementing “interoperability” by working nationally in the private and public sectors – at the local, state and federal levels – to instigate systemic change. Through the Stewards of Change Consultancy, which is the implementation arm of SOCI, Stein also has provided his expertise and experience nationally to create the strategies, operational regimes, tools, trainings and materials needed to achieve tangible results and fulfill the Institute’s mission. Connect with Daniel on the NIC Hub >>
Adam PertmanDirector of Communications and Coordinator of Strategic Alliances - NIC
Adam Pertman came to Stewards of Change Institute (SOCI) as a Senior Consultant after two successful careers over the last three decades: first as a senior Pulitzer-nominated journalist with the Boston Globe, and then as a highly regarded thought leader in the child welfare world as head of the Donaldson Adoption Institute (a national nonprofit that he built into the pre-eminent research, policy and advocacy think tank in its field).
Pertman’s current work with Stewards includes serving as the Coordination and Communications Director of the National Interoperability Collaborative. His responsibilities with SOCI for the last several years has also included building the organization’s nonprofit Institute; providing strategic planning and direction; furthering project development and execution; writing and editing papers, blogs and other materials; and leading internal and external media, marketing and communications activities.
Pertman is a prize-winning writer, editor and author who has given hundreds of keynotes, trainings and other presentations across the U.S. and internationally. He regularly appears in the media in this country and others, and has received many awards for his work on behalf of children and families. His consulting firm is Myriad Strategic Partners, and he is also President of the nonprofit National Center on Adoption and Permanency. Pertman’sBoston Globe positionsincluded Foreign Editor, Washington News Editor, Diplomatic Correspondent, National Political Correspondent, Family and Children’s Issues Reporter, and restaurant reviewer. His assignments included the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Philippine revolution, the first Gulf War, the Mideast peace process, the O.J. Simpson civil and criminal trials, and several U.S. presidential elections. Connect with Adam on the NIC Hub >>
Ivy Pool, MPASenior Consultant - NIC
Ivy is a public sector management consultant, currently advising non-profits and government agencies on improving outcomes for underserved populations. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Previously, Ivy served in the administration of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, as the Program Director for the New York State Integrated Eligibility System, a $500M program to modernize and streamline access to health and human service programs. During NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration, Ivy served as the Executive Director for HHS-Connect, a nationally-recognized program that established interoperability and shared case management among 12 City agencies to enable more efficient and effective service delivery. Ivy held several other positions in NYC government, including at the Department for Information Technology and Telecommunications and the Department for Citywide Administrative Services. Ivy earned a Master’s in Public Administration from NYU. Her undergraduate degree is from Columbia University. Connect with Ivy on the NIC Hub >>
Gillian Tucker, MAProgram Co-Manager - NIC
Gillian Tucker joined Stewards of Change in 2015, and she currently manages projects and activities for SOCI and NIC. She previously spent more than a decade working on communications and change management strategies for business transformation projects in Northern and Southern California. She was also instrumental in the planning efforts for Sun Microsystems semi-annual leadership conferences. She has an MA in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. Connect with Gillian on the NIC Hub >>
