After six years of dedicated service, Jeanean Yanish Jones is ending her role as our Executive Director of Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU), effective March 28, 2025. During her time with HAU, Jeanean has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to serving the most vulnerable in our community. While Jeanean will be missed in her day-to-day leadership role, we are pleased to share that Dr. Mike Herndon, our Chief Medical Officer, will serve as Interim Executive Director. Dr. Herndon’s dedication to our mission and his deep understanding of our work will ensure a smooth and stable transition. Jeanean will also continue to support and advise during this time, providing valuable insights as we move forward. Under Jeanean’s leadership, HAU has: · Provided services to about 10,000 individuals annually · Secured more than $11 million in medications since 2019 · Built a strong and dedicated team committed to our mission · Improved fiscal strength with a stronger prudent reserve · Received clean audits, reflecting our responsible stewardship · During Covid, securing vital resources for clinic network so they could continue to safely serve patients · Gained organizational stability and continuous growth · Strengthened community partnerships to expand our reach · Launched an endowment campaign to secure our long-term impact · Solicited and stewarded the largest transformational gift in HAU’s history to develop innovative diabetes programs · Expanded the Dr. R. Murali Krishna Scholarship program for OU Medical Students. · Enhanced organizational efficiencies through improved data collection, electronic databases, and streamlined systems · Achieved greater community awareness of HAU and our mission through her leadership as a Rotary International District Governor, United Way of Central Oklahoma Agency Director, MyHealth Board of Directors, and as a member of the Association of Hospital Philanthropy, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals In her new corporate role at INSURICA, a distinguished, community-focused organization led by an exceptional philanthropic family, Jeanean will continue supporting HAU’s mission by helping employers provide access in innovative ways to healthcare and other benefits that improve employee health and well-being. Drawing from her deep commitment to serving those who are underserved in the healthcare industry, her extensive experience in navigating healthcare challenges uniquely positions her to help organizations provide coverage that truly serves their employees, ultimately strengthening both businesses and communities. This is not goodbye. Jeanean would love to hear from you in the future, whether you’d like to seek her advice, share updates, or simply stay connected. Her dedication to HAU and our mission will always remain close to her heart. HAU is excited to announce that we have partnered with Mosaic Personnel Solutions to lead the search for our next Executive Director. As we continue our important work advocating for the uninsured, strong leadership will be crucial in advancing our mission. With Mosaic's expertise, we are confident in identifying the right leader who will help propel HAU into the future and amplify our impact within the community. For more details, visit: hauonline.org/news/jobs/ Please join us in celebrating Jeanean’s incredible contributions and wishing her all the best in this new chapter. With gratitude, Dr. R. Murali Krishna Founding President Health Alliance for the Uninsured Pictured at Jeanean's announcement reception 3/25/25 (L to R): Dr. R. Murali Krishna, HAU Founding President and Board President; Jeanean Yanish Jones; Jeanean's mom Marcia Yanish and HAU Board President Dr. Carl Lindquist. (fb)

Health Alliance for the Uninsured Announces 2025 Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award Recipients. HAU is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award: OU Medical Students Sarah G. Kenney and Sydney Verrett. This prestigious award, presented annually, recognizes senior medical students who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to community service and improving healthcare accessibility for underserved populations. https://hauonline.org/2025-r-murali-krishna-m-d-awards/ The 2025 awardees were selected from a highly competitive pool of ten outstanding nominees, representing a total of 10,695.5 volunteer hours across various medical specialties including obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. HAU Founder Dr. R. Murali Krishna, the award’s namesake and a distinguished advocate for community health, expressed his admiration for the awardees: “The dedication of these future healthcare professionals to community service is truly inspiring. Their compassion and commitment to caring for underserved populations exemplify the values this award seeks to recognize. I am honored to support the next generation of healthcare leaders who will continue to make a profound difference in the lives of others.” Sarah G. Kenney, specializing in pediatrics, has accumulated 1,595 volunteer hours. Her leadership in medical mission trips to Peru and her work at local health fairs reflect her deep commitment to providing essential pediatric care and health education to vulnerable populations. Sydney Verrett, pursuing a specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery, has dedicated 246.5 volunteer hours to serving under-resourced communities locally and abroad. Her work with children in Honduras and her contributions to Oklahoma City clinics underscore her mission to restore dignity and function to patients through reconstructive care. For more information about HAU and the Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award, visit www.hauonline.org or call 405-286-3343. (fb)