Meet the Canedy Scholars
The future of healthcare in Nebraska
Since 2014, the Canedy Scholars have helped address the most pressing healthcare needs in our community. This diverse group is dedicated to giving back through their advice, counsel, and experience filtered through the knowledge gained from their EMBA scholarship.
Mary Wells
2026 (expected)
Partner, Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Mohsin Mirza
2025
Division Chief of Hospital Medicine, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Creighton University
Jason Dinsmoor
2024
Hospitalist, Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Sheritta Strong
2023
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Campus Engagement, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dan Connealy
2022
Maternal Fetal Medicine; Methodist Perinatal Associates – Partner; Methodist Women’s Hospital
David Thompson
2021
Primary Care Physician at Think Whole Person Healthcare
Courtney Hellman
2020
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Howard Liu
2019
Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Professor with Tenure, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center
David Ingvoldstad
2018
Immediate Past President, Board of Directors, Nebraska Medical Association; Ophthalmologist, Midwest Eye Care; Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Lindsay Gage
2017
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine
Cori McBride
2016
Vice Chair, Surgical Informatics; Professor of Surgery; Director of Bariatric Services; Co-Director of MIS Education, MIS Fellowship; Physician Champion for Medical Informatics; University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bill Lydiatt
2015
Head and Neck Surgeon, Nebraska Methodist Hospital; President, American Head and Neck Society; Chair, Head and Neck Core, American Joint Committee on Cancer; Editorial Board member, American Joint Committee on Cancer; Former Chief Medical Officer, Nebraska Methodist Hospital (2019-2021)
Julie Fedderson
2014
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community and State Nebraska