Kimberly Snodgrass

Kimberly Snodgrass is health communications analyst at CHRT, where she works with clients in the health sector to conducts interviews, analyze qualitative research, engage in storytelling, data visualization, strategic planning, public relations, and more. Kimberly holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in biopsychology, … Read more

Ayşe G. Büyüktür

Ayşe G. Büyüktür is s the program manager for CHRT’s MI Community Care (MiCC) program, which coordinates cross-sector care for individuals with complex health and social needs. Ayşe holds a doctoral degree in information from the University of Michigan, masters degrees in both pharmaceutical sciences and public health also from the University of Michigan, and … Read more

Sharon Kim

Sharon Kim is the director of CHRT’s health and social equity program, focused on health equity and the integration of clinical and social services through information- and technology-powered interventions. Before joining CHRT, Sharon was a health care manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She is also currently on the Board of Directors of … Read more

Deana Smith

Deana Smith is CHRT’s associate director of community initiatives. She is responsible for providing project management support to community-based collaborative initiatives. She also provides analytic support with a focus on the intersection of health care and supportive human services, with an emphasis on aging research and policy issues. Prior to joining CHRT, Deana held several … Read more

Matt Hill

Matthew Hill is WHI project manager for the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT), supporting the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI). In doing so, he manages all project activities and communications, functioning as a key point of contact for the WHI. In addition to supporting the WHI as a whole, he also facilitates WHI working … Read more

Erin Horne

Erin Horne is a Community Engagement Program Manager at CHRT. Her work surrounds strategic support on racial healthcare equity and justice with the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI). She also works closely with Vital Seniors and the Healthy Aging Collaborative to create enduring outcomes for vulnerable elders and their caregivers in Washtenaw County, supported by data … Read more

Erin Spanier

Erin Spanier is the marketing and communications director at the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT). Erin holds a master’s degree in creative non-fiction from Goucher College, a master’s degree in education from the New School for Social Research, and a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from Albright College.  

Robyn Rontal

Robyn Rontal is CHRT’s interim executive director. She leads CHRT’s vision, strategy, advancement, and operations. Prior to this role, Rontal was the policy analytics director at CHRT. She led CHRT’s data analytics and consulting projects focused on current health care issues and trends, collaborating with local, state and national organizations on data acquisition and methods. She … Read more