CV Academics Announces Foundation Advisory Board Members
Pewaukee, WI — CV Academics Foundation is dedicated to strengthening urban and rural communities by providing students of all backgrounds with comprehensive academic networks, engaging career resources, and real-world learning opportunities that foster personal and professional development. The foundation is pleased to announce the names of its newly formed advisory board.
“The breadth of professional expertise showcased on the advisory board reflects CV Academics’ commitment to preparing students to achieve their career goals by engaging technology to connect a global community of professionals, academic content, and development opportunities,” said CV Academics CEO/President Patricia Lenius.
The advisory board members are:
Mohit Agarwal, MD Dawn Beaulieu, MD
Neuroradiologist Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Medical College of Wisconsin Hepatology and Nutrition
Vanderbilt University
Bryan Breeser, RN, MBA, FACHE Michael Dolan
Senior Director, Service Line Development– Retired High School Educator
Heart and vascular services University Lake School
UP Health System, Marquette, MI
Carl Foster, Ph.D Suzanne Harrington, DPN, RN MCHES
Physiologist, Professor of Medicine Assistant VP for Division of Student Affairs
University of Wisconsin Medical School Health & Well-Being, University of Houston
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Dean Hoffman Scott Jorgensen, MD
Owner, Dean M. Hoffman, LLC Assoc. Prof. Medical College of Wisconsin
Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Medical Director Highlands Newcastle Place
Andy Klein, MD Eran Klein, MD, Ph.D.
Assoc Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin Neurologist
Section Chief of Neuroradiology Oregon Health and Science University
Patricia Lenius, M.Ed. Bill Mitchell, Ph.D.
CEO/President, CV Academics International speaker
John Porcari, Ph.D.RCEP, FACSM, MAACVPR David Sabsevitz, MD, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor, Exercise and Sport Science Department Neuropsychologist, Mayo Clinic
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Jacksonville, FL
Christopher Simenz, Ph.D. Gregory Thompson, MD
Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Pulmonology Critical Care
Marquette University Director of Medical Education
Adjunct Associate Professor Gundersen Health System
Clinical Translational Science Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin
Laura Ulmer, MD Jeffry Veenhuis
Private Practice President and CEO, Surfacide Manufacturing
Radiation Oncology Associates Waukesha, WI
“We are fortunate to have recruited a talented, committed advisory board ‒ industry leaders from national and global communities ‒ to support this important mission and support our students, breaking down any and all barriers to support all students” Lenius said. “As an example, board member Dr. Carl Foster, former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and former head of Sports Science for U.S. Speedskating, has just published his 500th scientific piece, an astounding accomplishment that represents the depth of his expertise in the field.”
CV Academics’ flagship program, American Medical Pathway Honors Program (AMP HP), is a first-of-its-kind community platform and digital app for students, designed to complement traditional academic work and help students discover and navigate a successful career path to healthcare. The program utilizes “super mentors,” who are experienced undergraduates, graduate students, or young professionals who provide insight to student members, grades 9-12 and beyond, to understand the challenges and rewards of their chosen profession.
Christopher Simenz applauded CV Academics for playing a key role in democratizing access for both rural and urban students who may experience barriers to access and opportunities.
“The CVA Foundation will work to pursue equity of access and opportunity for a diverse range of both rural and urban dwelling students who endure barriers to access and opportunity in pursuit of higher education and employment in health careers,” Simenz said. “The CVA Foundation strives to increase opportunity for those who face daily challenges in gaining access to high quality education and career opportunities in healthcare.”
Michael Dolan emphasized the program’s commitment guiding students throughout their professional growth.
“While most college-bound students are simply destination driven, The American Medical Pathways / CVA Honors Program aims to help expand an individual’s career horizons by using experiential learning as a means to unlock a lifetime of medical field opportunities and by becoming each member’s path mate with an emphasis not on an endpoint, but on one’s journey of self-discovery,” Dolan said.
Taylor LaChapelle, a CV Academics super mentor, attributes her professional growth to the organization.
“The AMP Honors Program platform is a great tool that I am very grateful for, and only wish I had had access to earlier in my educational career. Coming from a small rural town in Wisconsin and being quite shy and introverted, it was difficult for me to form those connections with professors and other individuals who are crucial to advance toward a career in healthcare,” LaChapelle said. “Since being a part of the CVA team, I have grown tremendously in all aspects of my life and personality. I attribute this growth to the connections I have made, and the resources that are available, through the AMP HP platform.”
About CV Academics Foundation
Based in Wisconsin, CV Academics Foundation is a recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization co-founded by Dr. Andy Klein and the late Dr. John Ulmer, academic physicians at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. To learn more, go to www.cvacademics.org.
