Project ECHO Executive Leadership
Driving solutions for health and wellbeing
Geographic Leadership
Dr. Matt Bouchonville
New Mexico Medical Director
A board-certified endocrinologist with 25 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Bouchonville leads Project ECHO’s efforts in diabetes care, and directs multiple initiatives advancing health equity and chronic disease management.
Saúl Hernández
New Mexico Programs Director
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in health education, Hernández joined Project ECHO as part of the prison project in 2013. In his current role, Hernández leads New Mexico health and civics programs, driving growth, quality and development.
Dr. Caroline Kisia
A psychiatrist based in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Kisia leads the growth and development of the ECHO Model throughout Africa. She brings 25 years of leadership experience in the health, humanitarian and development sectors in Africa.
Kyky Knowles
United States Programs Director
With decades of nonprofit and government leadership experience, Knowles leads the strategic expansion of ECHO programs nationally and supports training organizations to use the ECHO Model. She also serves as the interim director for the Partner Development and Support team.
Dr. Bruce Struminger
Global Health Initiatives Director
A global public health expert and infectious disease physician, Dr. Struminger served as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s country director in Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire. At Project ECHO, he leads program development in low- and middle-income countries.
Andrea Zurawski, RN
Latin America Director
A bilingual nurse leader, Zurawski oversees the growth of ECHO across Latin America and directs ECHO programs for diabetes and chronic conditions across New Mexico. She specializes in designing cross-cultural, team-based initiatives that improve access in underserved communities.
Core Support and Operations
Dr. Karla Thornton
Interim Executive Director
Leah Willis
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in health care strategy, policy, telehealth, and program development, Willis drives key initiatives; aligns strategy, execution and resources; and acts on behalf of Project ECHO’s executive director as needed.
David Jablonski
An air force veteran and former cabinet secretary of New Mexico’s Corrections Department, Jablonski brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in government operations and public policy. Today, he supports Project ECHO’s efforts in New Mexico.
Ben Cloutier
Strategy and Communications Senior Director
With 10 years of experience leading in communications, public policy, and nonprofit/public sector management, Cloutier leads communications and drives strategic initiatives for Project ECHO.
Kartik Dhar
With an extensive background in consulting and launching an ecommerce startup, Dhar oversees Project ECHO’s technology vision and strategy, as well as the development and implementation of iECHO, Project ECHO’s proprietary platform.
Jess Jones, Ph.D.
A professional “data wrangler,” Jones leads the team providing research, evaluation and data science services. She also leads the organization’s data strategy and development.
Lynn Waln
With 35 years of finance experience, Waln oversees ECHO’s administrative functions, including: finance, grants, human resources, information technology services, joint accreditation and more.