2023-2025 N.A.H.S.E. CHICAGO
PRESIDENT
TIARA MUSE, mph, BA
Tiara Muse is a Vice President at Koya Partners | Diversified Search Group’s CEO practice. She brings a broad range of executive search experience in the private, nonprofit and public sectors. Committed to civic engagement, Tiara serves on multiple boards and most recently, in October 2021, Tiara served on the Leadership Committee for How Women Lead’s GetOnBoard Week, which focuses on increasing the number of women and diverse leaders on corporate boards.
Tiara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College. She has a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She is also an active and proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
Active member for nearly a decade and has worked alongside 5 different Chicago Chapter Presidents Attended 7 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conferences NAHSE Chicago Board Member Planning Chair (2017-Present) NAHSE Booth Volunteer, ACHE Congress NAHSE National Annual Educational Case Competition Judge, 2019 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conference Resume Reviewer, 2017 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conference Student Ambassador, 2014 NAHSE Chicago Student Graduate Chapter Treasurer, 2013-2014 NAHSE Chicago Chapter Graduate Student Leadership & Scholarship Award, 2013.
Tiara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College. She has a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She is also an active and proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
Active member for nearly a decade and has worked alongside 5 different Chicago Chapter Presidents Attended 7 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conferences NAHSE Chicago Board Member Planning Chair (2017-Present) NAHSE Booth Volunteer, ACHE Congress NAHSE National Annual Educational Case Competition Judge, 2019 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conference Resume Reviewer, 2017 NAHSE National Annual Educational Conference Student Ambassador, 2014 NAHSE Chicago Student Graduate Chapter Treasurer, 2013-2014 NAHSE Chicago Chapter Graduate Student Leadership & Scholarship Award, 2013.
PRESIDENT-ELECT
NADA BOWIE, MHA, BA
Nada D. Bowie is the Director of Operations for Chicago Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located on the South and East Side of Chicago, where she is responsible for the Operations of six healthcare locations.
Prior to her current role, Nada was the Director of Physician practices and Director of Operations for Mile Square Healthcare Center, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, where she was responsible for improving patient access, patient experience, creating operational workflows, and building efficient teams over the span of 4 ½ years.
Nada holds a Master degree in Healthcare Administration from Robert Morris University along with several certifications. Nada is passionate about improving patient access and improving patient health outcomes.
Prior to her current role, Nada was the Director of Physician practices and Director of Operations for Mile Square Healthcare Center, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, where she was responsible for improving patient access, patient experience, creating operational workflows, and building efficient teams over the span of 4 ½ years.
Nada holds a Master degree in Healthcare Administration from Robert Morris University along with several certifications. Nada is passionate about improving patient access and improving patient health outcomes.
TREASURER
Tabari Woodson, MS, BS
Goals Statement
My primary goals for the Chicago Midwest Chapter are to accelerate growth in membership and increase member engagement. I believe there are students, early careerists and front-line managers yearning for a professional network of individuals that possess the knowledge and experience to help them reach the next level. I have direct experience leading nonclinical teams at multiple academic medical facilities.
Tapping into the pipeline of new recruits will allow future executives a safe space to fellowship with like-minded industry leaders. Increasing our numbers will not only ensure our financial footing but also bring fresh perspectives into our inventory of programming ideas. The Illinois Medical District and the Greater Chicagoland Area contains a large number of health care facilities and academic programs geared towards both clinical and nonclinical workforce. The goal is to share the benefits of the Chicago Midwest Chapter of NAHSE and bring these enthusiastic students, early careerists, and front-line managers into a professional organization that was designed to help them succeed.
New and existing members want to be engaged. We are competing for an ever-shrinking window of time that is becoming more and more valuable. As we move into the next phase of the pandemic, there is an opportunity to further expand our innovative suite of programs. We have some amazing speakers that can offer advice on careers, promotions, subject matter expertise, networking opportunities, and good old-fashioned fun times. I have many fond memories of gatherings where NAHSE members were able to speak from the heart in a safe space.
There are opportunities to partner with other organizations to offer in-person and online programming.
We can also expand programming to allow members to connect with clinical partners through community service opportunities. I cannot begin to count the number of times I have encountered a current or future colleague while volunteering at a community service/charity event. Perhaps we can partner with organizations to grant us a vendor booth at relevant resource fairs and health fairs.
We will maintain an open line of communication with all of our members and provide the necessary programming to keep new and existing members engaged… while being fiscally responsible of course.
My primary goals for the Chicago Midwest Chapter are to accelerate growth in membership and increase member engagement. I believe there are students, early careerists and front-line managers yearning for a professional network of individuals that possess the knowledge and experience to help them reach the next level. I have direct experience leading nonclinical teams at multiple academic medical facilities.
Tapping into the pipeline of new recruits will allow future executives a safe space to fellowship with like-minded industry leaders. Increasing our numbers will not only ensure our financial footing but also bring fresh perspectives into our inventory of programming ideas. The Illinois Medical District and the Greater Chicagoland Area contains a large number of health care facilities and academic programs geared towards both clinical and nonclinical workforce. The goal is to share the benefits of the Chicago Midwest Chapter of NAHSE and bring these enthusiastic students, early careerists, and front-line managers into a professional organization that was designed to help them succeed.
New and existing members want to be engaged. We are competing for an ever-shrinking window of time that is becoming more and more valuable. As we move into the next phase of the pandemic, there is an opportunity to further expand our innovative suite of programs. We have some amazing speakers that can offer advice on careers, promotions, subject matter expertise, networking opportunities, and good old-fashioned fun times. I have many fond memories of gatherings where NAHSE members were able to speak from the heart in a safe space.
There are opportunities to partner with other organizations to offer in-person and online programming.
We can also expand programming to allow members to connect with clinical partners through community service opportunities. I cannot begin to count the number of times I have encountered a current or future colleague while volunteering at a community service/charity event. Perhaps we can partner with organizations to grant us a vendor booth at relevant resource fairs and health fairs.
We will maintain an open line of communication with all of our members and provide the necessary programming to keep new and existing members engaged… while being fiscally responsible of course.
SECRETARY
Naomi Tolbert, MA
Naomi Tolbert currently serves as the Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Learning Specialist within the Department of Professional Development at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). This role encompasses the support and delivery of the strategic vision and tactics regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for ACHE. As a skilled communicator and through her ability to work with diverse audiences, Naomi seeks to expand educational offerings, programming and outreach initiatives, leadership development, creative problem solving, and mentorship opportunities for healthcare executives within the diversity and inclusion sector of ACHE. Naomi is also an entrepreneur specializing in virtual restaurants and frozen consumer packaged goods (CPGs). Her company, Goddess Good Food, offers frozen Cauliflower Pizzas in local grocers throughout Chicago, IL.
She graduated with a Master of Art degree in International Relations from the Committee on International Relations at The University of Chicago in 2018, following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Affairs and a regional focus in Middle East and Northern African studies in 2017. Outside of academics, Naomi received the opportunity to work within various roles at Southern Illinois University, serving as the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the College of Business at SIUC, the Diversity Specialist within the President’s Office of Diversity to the SIU system where she contributed to the establishment of a system wide diversity plan, and as Program Assistant to the McNair Scholars program and the Office of Student Engagement working primarily in marginalized student success and support services. Naomi also has lived in Brazil, completed non-for-profit work in South Africa, and has traveled extensively. She can be reached by email at
[email protected] and by phone at (618) 305-4737.
She graduated with a Master of Art degree in International Relations from the Committee on International Relations at The University of Chicago in 2018, following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Affairs and a regional focus in Middle East and Northern African studies in 2017. Outside of academics, Naomi received the opportunity to work within various roles at Southern Illinois University, serving as the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the College of Business at SIUC, the Diversity Specialist within the President’s Office of Diversity to the SIU system where she contributed to the establishment of a system wide diversity plan, and as Program Assistant to the McNair Scholars program and the Office of Student Engagement working primarily in marginalized student success and support services. Naomi also has lived in Brazil, completed non-for-profit work in South Africa, and has traveled extensively. She can be reached by email at
[email protected] and by phone at (618) 305-4737.
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Gwendolyn oglesby-odom, ed.d., Msn, Bsn, rn-bc, nea-bc
Greetings,
I am Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom, an accomplished healthcare executive with nearly 30
years of extensive healthcare operations experience in acute and post-acute care settings. My
expertise includes strategy development, building and sustaining internal and external
engagement, and healthcare operations.
Most recently, I assumed the role of Enterprise Vice President of Community Engagement for
Advocate Health. I serve as the senior executive liaison between the community and Advocate
Health’s 67 hospitals and over 1,200 outpatient facilities in IL, WI, NC, SC, GA, and AL. I am
a strategic thought leader who develops programs that maximize relationships and support the
organization’s mission. My responsibilities include developing strategies and programs that
maximize relationships and support the mission. Furthermore, I am responsible for developing
and implementing an integrated community engagement strategy.
I am excited for the opportunity to further support the mission of the Chicago Chapter of
NAHSE in advancing its mission of increasing membership engagement, high-quality program
development and implementation, and developing future leaders.
I am Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom, an accomplished healthcare executive with nearly 30
years of extensive healthcare operations experience in acute and post-acute care settings. My
expertise includes strategy development, building and sustaining internal and external
engagement, and healthcare operations.
Most recently, I assumed the role of Enterprise Vice President of Community Engagement for
Advocate Health. I serve as the senior executive liaison between the community and Advocate
Health’s 67 hospitals and over 1,200 outpatient facilities in IL, WI, NC, SC, GA, and AL. I am
a strategic thought leader who develops programs that maximize relationships and support the
organization’s mission. My responsibilities include developing strategies and programs that
maximize relationships and support the mission. Furthermore, I am responsible for developing
and implementing an integrated community engagement strategy.
I am excited for the opportunity to further support the mission of the Chicago Chapter of
NAHSE in advancing its mission of increasing membership engagement, high-quality program
development and implementation, and developing future leaders.
immediate past president
AMELIA FULGHAM, BBA
Amelia Fulgham, BBA
Supporting Communities to Improve the Lives of Seniors through Wellness, Home Health Care Expert, Philanthropist, Physicians Preferred Home Care, Inc.
Amelia Fulgham Amelia is the President/Owner at Physicians Preferred Home Care, Inc. AND the main reason they have so many happy clients.
Amelia collaborates closely with Physicians, Discharge Planners, Social Workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and thorough care, with the client’s and their families’ best interest in mind.
Amelia has a compassion for helping the clients they serve find a better way of living. With 17 years of experience in the Home Health Care industry she’s identified many free community resources to share with clients and their families.
Amelia is known as an expert in the Home Health Care industry. She takes personal responsibility to educate clients on crucial details required for the patient’s optimal recovery in the comfort of their own home.
Supporting Communities to Improve the Lives of Seniors through Wellness, Home Health Care Expert, Philanthropist, Physicians Preferred Home Care, Inc.
Amelia Fulgham Amelia is the President/Owner at Physicians Preferred Home Care, Inc. AND the main reason they have so many happy clients.
Amelia collaborates closely with Physicians, Discharge Planners, Social Workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and thorough care, with the client’s and their families’ best interest in mind.
Amelia has a compassion for helping the clients they serve find a better way of living. With 17 years of experience in the Home Health Care industry she’s identified many free community resources to share with clients and their families.
Amelia is known as an expert in the Home Health Care industry. She takes personal responsibility to educate clients on crucial details required for the patient’s optimal recovery in the comfort of their own home.
Committee Chairs
Community Engagement
Nada Bowie 
Leadership Development
Naomi Tolbert 
Planning & Programming
Tiara Muse 
Membership
Leslie Buckner 
Student Scholarship
Oseghale Ituah |
senior advisory Council
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