Our Staff
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Michael Aichenbaum
Executive Director, Board Member
Mike Aichenbaum has a multi-faceted educational and employment background. Prior to 1989 when Mike received a bone marrow transplant as treatment for Leukemia, he had received a law degree from the University of Michigan, lived in Israel and served as President of Colonial Lamplighters, an outdoor yard lighting firm located in Detroit, Michigan; subsequent to his recovery he has been a buyer at Boscov’s Department Stores in Reading, Pennsylvania, received Masters degrees in Jewish Education and Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Philadelphia, PA and served as Educational Director of Congregation Or Shalom in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. He has directed HfH since its founding in 2000.
Barbara Schiff
Patient-Family Placement Specialist
Barbara joined HOSTS for HOSPITALS in July of 2017 and is proud to be working for an organization that makes a meaningful impact in the Greater Philadelphia medical community. Barbara received her bachelors degree at University of Delaware and has worked in a variety of industries, including sports & entertainment, telecommunications and a global testing company. She is a skilled project manager and her ultra-organized attention to detail helps her excel in her role for the organization. Barbara was born and raised in Philadelphia and currently lives in Wayne, PA with her husband and 3 children.
Jeff Weiand
President
Jeff first heard about Hosts for Hospitals ten years ago and knew when the opportunity was right, that he would not only become a host, but serve in any capacity that the organization needed. Jeff became a host in 2018 and joined the Board in 2019. As President of RTD Financial in Center City Philadelphia, Jeff has been passionately providing fiduciary financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families since 1985. A resident of Center City Philadelphia, Jeff enjoys walking to the office whenever possible. He is passionate about sports, working out, skiing, the Jersey shore and frequenting some of the great restaurants/BYOB’s this city has to offer. Jeff’s corporate life and volunteer life are aligned with both having the goal of helping others alleviate stress and so they can focus what really matters – living a healthy and fulfilling life.
Lisa L. Cover, M.H.A., C.H.E.
Secretary
Lisa L. Cover is a mission focused Healthcare Executive serving non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States and abroad. Lisa’s expertise and experience focus on organizational strategy; new business development, both domestic and international; and operations management. After serving more than 20 years in a variety of healthcare leadership roles at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Lisa started Bridging Borders Consulting to serve the global community.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts with emphases in public health and management from Central Michigan University School of Public Health and a Master of Health Administration from Washington University School of Medicine.
The Cover Family has been hosting patients and their families receiving tertiary and quaternary care at Philadelphia area hospitals since 2010. Lisa is proud to serve on the Hosts for Hospitals Board and looks forward to serving the broader HfH community.
Mary T. Agoglia Hoeltzel
Treasurer
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Theresa. ”
Mary T. Agoglia Hoeltzel brings a wealth of experience to the HOSTS for HOSPITALS board. Mary serves as the Senior Vice President Tax and Global Chief Accounting Officer of Cigna Corporation. She has served in a variety of senior leadership roles in finance and accounting throughout her career at Cigna, General Electric, Melville Corporation and KPMG. Mary attended Marymount College and Pace University Graduate School of Business. Mary has received numerous awards including winner of the Executive Management Award by Smart CEO Magazine and Most Powerful and Influential Women on Pennsylvania’s National Diversity Council. She was also nominated as CFO of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Megan Bowers
Board Member
“Hosts for Hospitals is a wonderful organization uniquely positioned to match a family’s housing needs with various lodging options in our communities. The ability to promote access to needed healthcare without financial barriers by connecting local hosts and housing opportunities with a family’s particular needs to is so important.”
Megan is a social work leader in pediatric medical social work holding several leadership roles across Social Work and Patient and Family Services at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia over the last 17 years. Megan first encountered Hosts for Hospitals as she began her career in healthcare social work, supporting families of patients undergoing surgery and transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Now Senior Manager of Social Work at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she leads teams supporting patients under the care of CHOP specialists across inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Megan is passionate about building connections with resources to support patients and families so they may access quality healthcare and understands first-hand the value of local housing resources for families pursuing healthcare at any of our healthcare institutions in the Philadelphia area.
John Morris
Board Member
“During my childhood, my mother was ill for extended periods of time. Each time she needed specialty care she would be transferred to a facility that was prohibitively distant. For nearly a year during one episode we were only able to see mom on weekends.
Today, I believe that for a life to be truly full, four dimensions must be nourished: career, health, family and contribution. After moving back to Philadelphia, I was looking for an opportunity to leverage my healthcare career experience to give back to my community. When I learned of Hosts for Hospitals, I thought what a perfect opportunity. I can only imagine what it would have meant for my own family!”
John is a dynamic healthcare leader with diverse experience across the healthcare ecosystem including provider delivery systems, payers and private equity.
John spent his early career leading go-to-market strategy and execution for several organizations targeting healthcare payers across all 50 states. John then pivoted into supporting health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools, and physician groups for much of the past decade. John holds a BA in International Business from Southwestern College and an MBA in Global Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management. When not working John, likes spending time with his three rescue dogs and traveling internationally.
Diana Quattrone
Board Member
“I’ve seen first-hand how challenging it can be to navigate the healthcare system. This is especially true when you’re going through a health crisis or treatment. Hosts for Hospitals offers crucial support to patients and their families. I am honored to be part of an organization doing such important work.”
Diana is an accomplished and strategic communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. She’s skilled in everything from media relations and crisis comms to social media and crafting executive messages. She currently serves as the Manager of Corporate Communications at Independence Blue Cross. Before that, Diana handled media relations at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Her diverse skill set and demonstrated success make her a valuable addition to the Hosts for Hospitals Board of Directors. Diana resides in Philadelphia and is a proud graduate of La Salle University. She enjoys volunteering in the community, hiking with her dog Millie, spending time with family and friends, and traveling as often as possible.
