Houston Healthcare HR Association is here! As part of the largest medical center in the world, HR executives and professionals within healthcare now have a place to network and have opportunities to receive continuing education specific to healthcare.

Board Members & Staff

Our Board Members are HR leaders from various positions and types of organizations within healthcare. We have representation from the largest health systems to physician practices.

Meet our Board Members
  • Lori Knowles
    President

    SVP | CHRO, Memorial Hermann

  • Gary Marsh
    Vice President

    Director, Talent Management & Workforce Strategies, Harris Health

  • Leah Ramsey
    Secretary

    Vice President | HR Maximizer Inc

  • Linda Aldred
    Board Member

    SVP & CHRO | Texas Children's Hospital

  • Laura Matthews
    Board Member

    Director Human Resources & Virtual Strategies | Houston Methodist

  • Michelle Bubel
    Board Member

    Vice President Talent Acquisition | FastMed Urgent Care

  • Carlos Fernandez
    Board Member

    Talent Acquisition Manager | Houston Methodist

  • Fareen Fazal
    Board Member

    HR Director | Memorial Hermann, Memorial City

  • Linda Aldred
    Board Member

    SVP & CHRO | Texas Children's Hospital

  • Michelle Newton
    Board Member

    Director of Human Resources – Talent Recruitment | MD Anderson

  • Diana Dean
    Board Member

    VP of Human Resources | Legacy Community Health Services

  • Douglas Goodman
    Board Member

    Market VP Human Resources | HCA Gulf Coast Division

  • Rollis Fontenot III
    Executive Director

    President | Ascend HR Corp

Mission Statement

To advance the Houston health care community through the support and development of a knowledgeable and connected network of human resources professionals by creating a forum to drive talent management strategies and sharing of best practices. To partner with Texas Medical Center stakeholders to shape the future health care workforce, promote agility in an innovative environment, and drive socially responsible initiatives.

Vision Statement

An engaged community of health care human resources professionals that supports outstanding patient care through the development and attraction of a diverse health care workforce.

Values Statement

Trust, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Inclusion, Community, Stewardship, Mentoring, and Development

HHHRA Board Member Organizations:

HR Maximizer
Memorial Hermann
Harris Health
CHI St Lukes Health
RediClinic
Oncology Consultants
Houston Methodist