WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Elizabeth Child Protective Services Director (Department of Family and
Protective Services; Child Protective Services), Austin, TX
Muse, Nina Jo Psychiatric Advisor (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Schalchlin, Scott Director of Operations (Department of Aging and Disability Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Leah Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Carter, Russ (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Conradt, Trish Public Policy Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Cedar
Park, TX
Craft, Lon Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin,
TX
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Granberry, Amy Legislative Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Portland, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Jones, Marsha (Reckitt Benkiser Pharmaceuticals), Austin, TX
Phipps, Candie Government Affairs Director (Endo Health Solutions), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay (Endo Pharmaceuticals), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
ON:
Kirsch, Lisa (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Coelho, Leonardo Legislative Associate (Travis County), Austin, TX
Ingalsbe, Debbie Hays County Commissioner (County Judges and Commissioners
Association of Texas), San Marcos, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President for Advocacy, Quality and Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Milligan, Maureen President; Chief Executive Officer (Teaching Hospitals of Texas),
Austin, TX
Sisk, Cathy Director of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jarratt, Judy Professor of Counseling (Texas Counseling Association), Lubbock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Aslinia, Dean Psychotherapist (Self), McKinney, TX
Aslinia, Nasser (Self), McKinney, TX
Baryeh, Nana Ama Graduate Student (Self), San Marcos, TX
Beasley, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Todd Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Corcoran, Ariane Masters of Counseling Student (Self), Austin, TX
Dahlberg, Nic Counseling Graduate Student (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Cynthia Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Krum, TX
Elder, Jodie Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Beeville, TX
Hinton, Gregory Student (Self), Blanco, TX
Holcomb, Michelle PhD - College Professor; Counselor (Self), Boerne, TX
Holliday, Mendy (Self), Austin, TX
Jagels, Kristin Student (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Johnston, Colleen Special Education Teacher; Professional Counseling Student (Self),
Austin, TX
Lentschke, Jennifer Graduate Student (Texas State Professional Counseling Program),
Driftwood, TX
Mojezati, Christine Student (Tarleton State University), Plano, TX
Ostrominski, Mae Student (Self), Austin, TX
Roaten, Gail Associate Professor of Counselor Education; Board Approved Supervisor
(Texas Counseling Association), Wimberley, TX
Shirley, John Retired Educator (Texas Counseling Association), Richardson, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Smith, James Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Nacogdoches, TX
Sotsky, Rachel Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wang, Rebecca Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wike, Kristen Teacher; Professional Counseling Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Christina Student (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hardin-Oliver, Carole President-Elect (Texas Pharmacy Association), Kingwood, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Reagan, Carol President (Texas Pharmacy Association), Fort Worth, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Williams, Aaron Pharmacy Manager (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Floyd, Gary Physician (Texas Medical Association; Texas Pediatric Society), Fort Worth,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Conwell, Audra Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer (Alliance of Independent
Pharmacists of Texas), Austin, TX
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director of Government Relations (PBA Health/ TrueCare Pharmacies), Austin,
TX
Horne, Allen Vice President (CVS Caremark), Austin, TX
Laca, Gaspar State Government Affairs Director (GlaxoSmithKline), Scottsdale, AZ
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
FOR:
Montgomery, Mark Radiologist (Texas Radiological Society), Belton, TX
Sanders, Victoria Radiologist Assistant (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Society of Radiologic Technologist; American Society of Radiologic Technologist),
Wichita Falls, TX
ON:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Reynolds, David Director, Political Education (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hardin, Paul Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
FOR:
Rodriguez, Miguel Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pharmacy Business
Council), Austin, TX
Solis, Jaime Pharmacist/Owner (also providing written testimony) (Lee's Pharmacy),
McAllen, TX
ON:
Vasquez, Andy (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Conwell, Audra Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer (Alliance of Independent
Pharmacists of Texas), Austin, TX
Dasilva, Joe Chief Executive Officer (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Davis, Denise Attorney (Prime Therapeutics), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Harrold, Michael State Government Affairs, Senior Director (Express Scripts), St. Louis,
MO
Heal, John Director of Governmental Relations (PBA Health/ TrueCare Pharmacies),
Austin, TX
Rawls, Nathan Business Development (American Pharmacies), McAllen, TX
Reagan, Karen (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Parker, Glenn Executive Director (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blasi, Jana Deputy Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Rudd, Tyler Government Relations (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Coalition of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Director of Public Affairs (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Riley, Jennifer Executive Director of Community Relations (also providing written
testimony) (Therapy 2000), Dallas, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care for children), Austin, TX
ON:
Jessee, Gary (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Aslinia, Dean Pyschotherapist (Self), Mckinney, TX
Aslinia, Nasser (Self), Mckinney, TX
Barrera, Ariana Student (Self), Austin, TX
Baryeh, Nana Ama Graduate Student (Self), San Marcos, TX
Beasley, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Todd Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Mount Pleasant, TX
Corcoran, Ariane Masters of Counseling Student (Self), Austin, TX
Dahlberg, Nic Counseling Graduate Student (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Cynthia Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Krum, TX
Elder, Jodie Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Beeville, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Leah Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Granberry, Amy Legislative Chair (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Portland,
TX
Granberry, Amy Chief Operating Officer (Charlie's Place Recovery Center), Corpus
Christi, TX
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice),
Austin, TX
Hinton, Gregory Student (Self), Blanco, TX
Holcomb, Michelle PhD - College Professor; Counselor (Self), Boerne, TX
Holliday, Mendy (Self), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Jagels, Kristin Student (Self), Plugerville, TX
Jarratt, Judy Professor of Education (Self), Lubbock, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Johnston, Colleen Special Education Teacher; Professional Counseling Student (Self),
Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President for Advocacy, Quality & Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Lentschke, Jennifer Graduate Student (Texas State University Professional Counseling
Program), Driftwood, TX
Marwitz, David (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Mincher, Debra Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Association),
Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Mojezati, Christine Student (Self), Plano, TX
Ostrominski, Mae Student (Self), Austin, TX
Rawls, Nathan Business Development (American Pharmacies), McAllen, TX
Roaten, Gail Licensed Professional Counselor; Supervisor; Counselor Educator (Self),
Wimberley, TX
Rocha, Israel Administrator (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Edinburg, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Shirley, John Retired Educator (Texas Counseling Association), Richardson, TX
Smith, James Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Nacogdoches, TX
Solis, Jaime Owner; Manager (Lee's Pharmacy), McAllen, TX
Sotsky, Rachel Student (Self), Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK Public Policy Consultant (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Senior Policy Analyst (Acadian Ambulance Service), Austin, TX
Wang, Rebecca Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Wike, Kristen Teacher; Professional Counseling Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Christina Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Harper, Michelle Deputy Director (Health and Human Services Commision), Austin, TX
FOR:
Denne, Loni Registered Nurse (American Heart Association), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Romo, Joel Senior Director of Government Relations (American Heart Association),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Welsh, Dinah Chief Executive Officer (Texas EMS, Trauma and Acute Care Foundation),
Austin, TX
Wozniak, Robert Physician (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
FOR:
Egitto, JoAnne Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer (Court Appointed Special
Advocate- Williamson County), Hutto, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Elizabeth Child Protective Services Director (Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services; Child Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bruegel Cox, Heidi Executive Vice President, General Counsel (The Gladney Center for
Adoption), Fort Worth, TX
Flannigan, Alaina Research Assistant (Texas Association for the Protection of Children),
Austin, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Marcus, Howard Medical Doctor (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Marwitz, David (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Ostryniec, Marc Vice President of Sales (CSID), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Stewart, Clayton Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Giordano, Sam Member (also providing written testimony) (Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Foundation), Carrollton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Jay (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President for Advocacy, Quality and Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Laca, Gaspar State Government Affairs Director (GlaxoSmithKline), Scottsdale, AZ
Reynolds, David Director, Political Education (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX