President

Cody Traffanstedt currently serves as the director of specialty clinics at East Alabama Health where he oversees the operations of rheumatology, urology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and maternal fetal medicine. Cody has a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Auburn University in Montgomery (AUM) and a Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration from Auburn University. With a diverse background in healthcare, including experience in long term care administration and healthcare analytics, Cody is passionate about education, serving his local community, and ensuring the needs of the aging populations within our communities are met. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Treasurer

Timothy Wright serves as the Senior Director of Finance and Administration for Edmundite Missions in Selma, Alabama. Founded in 1937, Edmundite Missions has a long-standing history of serving men, women, and children living in poverty-stricken communities throughout the Deep South. In this role, he provides strategic financial leadership and administrative oversight in support of the organization’s mission, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

Prior to joining Edmundite Missions, Timothy served as a Senior Accountant at Baptist Health in Montgomery, Alabama, where he worked collaboratively with multiple departments to support financial reporting, compliance, and operational initiatives. His transition into healthcare finance was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when he relocated from Birmingham to Central Alabama to pursue expanded leadership opportunities within the healthcare sector.

Timothy holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. During his graduate studies, he became actively engaged with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and values the opportunity to serve alongside fellow professionals dedicated to advancing the quality, accessibility, and delivery of healthcare nationwide.

Chapter Board Member - Co-Director of Region 1

Richard Blanco, Ph.D., MBA, is an associate professor and Coordinator of the Healthcare Administration program in the Business Department at Oakwood University and also teaches in the Department of School of Nursing and Health Professions at Oakwood University. Dr. Blanco's teaching experience includes Montemorelos University School of Public Health in Mexico, Loma Linda University School of Public Health in California, and Andrews University College of Health and Human Services in Michigan. In addition, during his professional career, he served as Regional Public Health Administrator II, Manager of Lloyd Baum Dental Clinic, and Coordinator of the Health Window (Ventanilla de Salud). Dr. Blanco completed his undergraduate studies in Public Accounting at the Latin-American University of Science and Technology, his Master's degree in Business Management at Montemorelos University, and his Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration at Capella University.

Special areas of interest include patient experience, ethics in healthcare delivery, and healthcare reimbursement.

Chapter Board Member - Director of Region 2

Dr. Cendoma is an Assistant Professor in University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)’s Department of Health Service Administration.  Currently, he teaches undergraduate and master's degree-level courses in Healthcare Finance within his department as well as a doctorate-level course at UAB’s School of Nursing. His research interests include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), operational performance of rural hospitals, as well as innovative approaches and disruptive trends in health care.

Prior to joining UAB, Dr. Cendoma was a hospital administrator for 5+ years.  He worked in both the not-for-profit as well as the for-profit sectors of health care.  As a hospital executive, his primary responsibility was managing the hospital’s financial operations.  His managerial responsibilities included labor management, growing service line revenues, controlling expenses, capital budget, construction projects, and driving process and quality improvement initiatives.

Dr. Cendoma’s educational background includes a BS in Finance as well as a dual master’s degree, an MBA and a master’s degree in Health Administration from the #1 MHA program in the nation ranked by US News and World Report, UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham).

Earlier in his career, Dr. Cendoma was a health insurance consultant in his hometown of Las Vegas, NV.  He and his wife, Raime, are proud parents of two young boys, Vaughn (10 years old) and Theodore (8 years old).  They are very much a soccer family with both boys playing competitive soccer year-round.  Outside of sports, they love to travel as a family and explore new places… their next bucket list travel destination is Finland.

Chapter Board Member - Director of Region 3

Dr. Tiffany C. Jackman is a healthcare administrative professional with nearly three decades of experience spanning clinical practice in a Level I trauma center, healthcare administration leadership, and higher education. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Auburn University at Montgomery. As a dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Jackman has developed a rigorous curriculum across graduate and undergraduate levels, with subject matter expertise in healthcare law, human resources, informatics, marketing, quality improvement, and more. Her current research, partially funded by the Innovate Alabama Network Grant, focuses on AI-supported learning communities and simulated healthcare environments. Dr. Jackman has authored multiple book chapters on healthcare jurisprudence and quality management. Her professional background is distinguished by a health policy internship with the 129th Mississippi State Legislature and sustained leadership within the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Her contributions to the field and the community have earned her prestigious accolades, including the 2023 University of West Florida's Community Innovation Award and the 2022 ACHE Florida Chapter Regent's Award. Dr. Jackman remains steadfast in her commitment to bridging the gap between academic theory and high-impact clinical practice to shape the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Chapter Board Member - Co-Director of Region 3

Allison currently serves as Practice Manager for the SEIB State Wellness Center & Pharmacy at Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy in Montgomery, Alabama. In this role, Allison supports daily clinical and operational functions for a multidisciplinary healthcare team serving state employees and their families. Her responsibilities include coordinating staffing, supporting provider workflows, assisting with regulatory compliance, and contributing to operational improvements that enhance patient experience and team efficiency.

Allison earned her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from the University of South Alabama and is currently pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Auburn University at Montgomery. She is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and currently serves as Co-Director of Region 3 for ACHE of Alabama, where she supports regional engagement, professional development, and early-careerist involvement across the state.

Allison is passionate about serving others, building strong professional relationships, and making a positive impact on the lives of patients and colleagues. She is eager to continue learning, growing, and contributing to the advancement of healthcare in her home state of Alabama.

Chapter Board Member - At-Large

I have worked at Children’s of Alabama since 2008, serving in a variety of clinical and leadership roles. I began my career as a bedside Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, later working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and concluding my bedside practice on the Critical Care Transport team.

In 2018, I transitioned into management as the Respiratory Clinical Coordinator for the Emergency Department. I was promoted in 2021 to Manager of Outpatient Respiratory Care Services, and in 2022, I was selected for my current role as Divisional Director of Operations. In this position, I oversee the laboratory departments, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Sleep Disorders Center, Gastrointestinal Laboratory, and the Neurophysiology Department.

During my leadership career, I returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Master’s in Health Studies, and a Master of Business Administration.

I live in Trussville, Alabama, with my wife, Haley, and our two children, Hadley and Bodie.

Chapter Board Member - At-Large

Jondell Stephens is a Birmingham, Alabama native and a people-first leader who believes strong healthcare systems are built the same way strong communities are built through trust, accountability, and care for others. He is married to his wife Rachel and is a proud father to Harper (10) and Blakely (3), roles that shape his perspective on leadership, service, and balance. Grounded in deep Alabama roots, faith, and family values, Jondell is an active member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, where he embraces a lifelong commitment to achievement, service, and leadership. Professionally, he brings an execution-driven leadership style shaped by experience across healthcare, financial services, and insurance, including leadership roles at DaVita and Monogram Health, and currently serves as National Director of Strategy and Operations for Home-Based Care at CenterWell, part of Humana, where he focuses on building systems that truly serve people where they are.