OPTUM ALASKA STAFF
CLINICAL
Chief Medical Officer
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
Clinical Psychologist
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
Director of Clinical Operations
Heather Brady, LPC
heather.brady@optum.com
Peer Support Specialist
Rahne Smith
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Senior Wellness Coordinator
Jessica Segato
jessica.segato@optum.com
Care Navigator
Bonnie Hummel, RN
bonnie_hummel@optum.com
Care Navigator
Julie Houghton, RN
julie_houghton@optum.com
Care Advocate
Vanessa Green LMHC, LPC
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Appeals Coordinator
Susan Komnik
susan.komnik@optum.com
PROVIDER RELATIONS
Provider Relations Director
Ryan Bender
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Provider Relations Advocate
Vaoita Puletapua'i
vaoita.puletapuai@optum.com
Provider Relations Advocate
For Inquiries, please contact Ryan Bender
ryan.bender@optum.com
Alaska Tribal Liaison
Lance Johnson
lance.johnson@optum.com
Child Welfare Liaison
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
OPERATIONS
Chief Executive Officer
Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
Quality and Compliance Director
Connie Mendez
connie.mendez@optum.com
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Claims Manager
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
Behavioral Health Practice Management Specialist
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
BSL- Business Segment Liaison
For inquiries, please contact Shelis Jorgensen, DNP, FNP-BC
shelis.jorgensen@optum.com
Manager Data Analytics
Arlene Segura
arlene.segura@optum.com