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Helping hospital and health system boards realize their potential for governance excellence

About

Debra Stock is President of Debra Stock & Associates, LLC, a boutique consulting practice specializing in governance of not-for-profit hospitals and health systems.

Prior to forming her consulting practice, Debra served as Vice President of Trustee Services for the American Hospital Association which represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities throughout the U.S. In this role Debra served as AHA’s national expert on governance, developing thought leadership, education, resources and tools to help health care boards improve their effectiveness.

In prior AHA roles, Debra worked with health care CEOs and leadership teams on strategies and programs to manage in rapidly changing environments.

Earlier in her career, Debra also served in other consulting, health care association, and hospital management positions.

Debra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McDaniel College, Westminster, MD and a Masters of Business Administration from DePaul University, Chicago.

Debra Stock, President of Debra Stock and Associates
Debra Stock, President of Debra Stock & Associates, LLC

Services

We partner with each client to understand their unique needs and to create successful outcomes for their board and organization.

Board Assessments
Board Assessments

Custom assessments to evaluate your board’s performance with actionable plans to improve board effectiveness and performance.

Board Orientation
Board Orientation

Materials and/or facilitated sessions on the complex health care environment and governance best practices to get new board members started off right.

Board Development Plans
Board Development Plans

Resources and programs on health care trends and governance issues to ensure your board is educated and effective in the changing health care environment.

Board Retreats
Board Retreats

Custom-designed content and facilitated discussion to ensure that your board’s annual retreat results in accomplishment of your learning and planning objectives.

Board Meeting Evaluation
Board Meeting Evaluation

Observation and evaluation of a board meeting to identify how your board can function at a higher level of governance effectiveness.

Board Coaching
Board Coaching

Tailored and focused support to overcome governance challenges and optimize relationships, board culture and director engagement.

Contact

E: debra@debrastock.com
P: (312) 927-6051

Please feel free to contact us, whether with specific questions or merely to get acquainted with us and the services we offer.

Debra Stock & Associates, LLC
130 N. Garland Court #1406
Chicago, IL 60602