Candidate Information
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| Mr. Kevin Hippolyte |
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Mr. Kevin Hippolyte holds two bachelor's degrees in journalism and nursing. He has spent nine years as an RN, including five years in trauma ICU settings. Prior to entering healthcare, he worked for 11 years as a trusted traffic & weather reporter and producer for iHeartMedia in the Washington, DC area. Kevin founded The Hippolyte Group, a Long & Foster Real Estate Sales Group specializing in home sales across Howard and Montgomery Counties, and Washington, DC. He is an FAA-certified remote pilot and a current FINRA Series 7 candidate. Kevin combines innovation, leadership and a passion for service. Mr. Hippolyte has been a proud NIHFCU member since 2021. |
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| Dr. Collins Odongo |
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Dr. Collins Odongo holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University and a Master of Arts in Global Development and Peace, University of Bridgeport, where he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. With over 25 years of experience in public policy and financial management, he has led initiatives in business development, technology integration, and capacity building. Dr. Odongo's expertise also extends to strategic planning for federal government assignments. He currently serves on the NIHFCU Strategic Planning and Governance Committee and has been a member since 2018. |
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| Dr. Kalpana Ramiah |
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Dr. Kalpana Ramiah has 20+ years of experience in public health & healthcare strategy. She has an MBA from the Wharton School and a Doctorate and Master's in Public Health from GWU. She is the VP of Innovation at America's Essential Hospitals, advising on strategies to improve healthcare and access for underserved communities. She manages multimillion-dollar budgets and has served on several national advisory committees. She is a board member of the MTNA and leads the temple ensuring financial stability. Fluent in Hindi and Tamil, Dr. Ramiah aims to leverage her financial management and strategic planning expertise to support NIHFCU's mission. Dr. Ramiah has been an NIHFCU member since 2006. |
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| Mr. Gadi Romem |
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Mr. Gadi Romem is a registered architect with 30+ years of experience in architectural project management, specializing in large-scale health care projects. Mr. Romem's management experience includes leading design teams of up to 150 people, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and budget. Some of Mr. Romem's most notable projects include VA San Juan hospital and Fort Bliss Military Replacement Hospital in El Paso, Texas, with a budget of over one billion dollars. Mr. Romem is committed to contributing fresh perspectives to enhance business growth and performance by emphasizing teamwork, idea-sharing, and continuous learning. Mr. Romem has been an NIHFCU member since 1997. |
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| Ms. Vijaya Subramaniam |
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Ms. Vijaya Subramaniam is a finance executive with 15+ years of experience, excels in strategic financial management, operational efficiency, and corporate governance. As Director of Strategic Marketing Finance at Choice Hotels, she oversees $400M+ budgets and advises the C-suite. Skilled in financial analysis, M&A, and process re-engineering, she drives organizational success. Passionate about diversity, she mentors leaders via Choice Hotels' Diversity Council. With an MBA from Johns Hopkins, Vijaya seeks to bring her expertise to the NIH Federal Credit Union, supporting its mission to empower members with exceptional financial solutions. Vijaya has been a member of NIHFCU since 2000. |
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| Mr. Timothy Tosten |
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Mr. Timothy Tosten is the Associate Director for Program & Employee Services, NIH Office of Research Services. He was an NIH Presidential Management Intern and holds a Master of Public Administration, Univ. of Baltimore. He has served on NIHFCU's Board as Chair of its Board Governance & Strategic Planning Committee and on its IT Steering Committee. He has led intramural, extramural and central service operations and was an Executive Officer for two NIH ICs. He is the business owner of the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED). He graduated from the NIH Executive Leadership Program and has received multiple NIH Directors Awards. He has been an NIHFCU member since 1993. |
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| Ms. Signe Yock |
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Ms. Signe Yock previously served on NIHFCU's Board of Directors on an interim appointment and is currently a member of its Business Governance & Strategic Planning and Member Experience Committees. Most recently, she has served as principal advisor and operational specialist for Advance Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), DARPA, and several entrepreneurial ventures. Prior to her advisory work, Ms. Yock served as the Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate Marketing & Admissions at the University of Virginia. She holds a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. Ms. Yock has been an NIHFCU member since 2023. |