Leadership at Project ECHO
Find below a list of our executive team leaders
Geographic Leadership

Dr. Matthew Bouchonville
New Mexico Medical Director
Dr. Bouchonville leads Project ECHO’s efforts in diabetes care. A board-certified endocrinologist with 25 years of clinical and academic experience, he directs multiple initiatives advancing health equity and chronic disease management in underserved communities.

Saul Hernandez
With an extensive background in health education and public health, Saúl Hernández drives growth and development for Project ECHO’s New Mexico health and civics programs.

Dr. Caroline Kisia

Kyky Knowles
United States Programs Director
Interim Director, Partner Development and Support
With decades of nonprofit and government leadership experience, Kyky Knowles leads the strategic expansion of ECHO programs across the U.S. and supports one of the ECHO Institute’s core services: training organizations to use the ECHO Model.

Dr. Bruce Struminger
Global Health Initiatives Director
A global public health expert and infectious disease physician, Dr. Bruce Struminger served as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s country director in Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire. For Project ECHO, Dr. Struminger leads program development in low- and middle-income countries.

Andrea Zurawski, RN
New Mexico Diabetes Initiatives Director
Core Services 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, Leah Willis drives key initiatives; aligns strategy, execution and resources; and acts on behalf of Project ECHO’s executive director as needed.

David Jablonski
David Jablonski is leading Project ECHO’s efforts in New Mexico. 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.

Ben Cloutier
Strategy and Communications Senior Director

Kartik Dhar

Jess Jones, Ph.D.
Research and Data Insights Director
A professional “data wrangler” with, Jess Jones leads the team providing research, evaluation, and data science services. She also leads the organization’s data strategy and opportunity development.

Lynn Waln
With 35 years of finance experience, Lynn Waln oversees ECHO’s administrative functions, including: finance, grants, human resources, information technology services, joint accreditation and more.