Our health system leadership team drives patient & resident satisfaction

 Vanessa Blaze joined Nexus Health Systems in 2014 as part of the Support Services Human Resources team, supporting frontline heroes through oversight of all things HR. Vanessa holds a Master of Business Administration with a minor in Human Resource Management. She has 20 years of experience in the human resources field, working in a variety of HR roles in the oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and retail industries. She enjoys cooking for her family, watching documentaries, and reading in her free time.

Emily comes to Nexus with over 20 years of Healthcare IT experience, leading large operational projects and responsible for revenue cycle technology.  She received her master’s in health administration as well as her Doctorate in Health Studies with an Accounting Specialization from Texas Woman’s University.  She is passionate about blending technology and patient care to create process efficiencies and improved clinical operations.  Emily’s focus for Nexus will be artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and collaboration with community leaders/organizations to solve patient needs.

In her spare time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks and traveling with her family.

Wendy joined the company as Corporate Controller in 2023 with over 15 years of accounting experience in various industries, including the healthcare sector.  Wendy became a licensed CPA in 2013 and specializes in budgeting, financial reporting, managing accounting operations, and improving processes.  She earned a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington and an MS in Accounting from Western Governor’s University.  Wendy is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and also holds the AICPA’s Chartered Global Management Accountant designation.  In the workplace, she is passionate about connecting with people and contributing her skills to organizations that help improve the quality of people’s lives.

Wendy is a native Texan.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading in the personal and spiritual growth category, playing tennis, and watching the Astros win world championships.

Tiffani began her nursing career in Neonatal ICU and has spent the past 18 years excelling in Quality, Risk Management, and Compliance roles. Her experience ranges from VP Quality at one of Houston’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, to Director of Compliance at one of Houston’s Level I trauma centers.  She received her Bachelor of Arts with a Pre-law emphasis from University of Central Oklahoma.  She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing.  She received the JP McGovern Award of Excellence from the University of Texas for her research poster project.  She has also received recognition for her QI projects and Risk Management experience, including being an approved provider of nursing education entitled Legal Aspects of Nursing Documentation through the Louisiana State Nurses Association.   Tiffani originally joined Nexus in 2011 as Director of Quality for Nexus Children’s Hospital.  She rejoins Nexus executive team as the Corporate Director of Compliance & Quality.  In her spare time, Tiffani enjoys gardening, Crossfit with her husband, and time with her Australian Shepherds.

With more than 10 years of experience in practice management, provider consulting, and practice start-ups, Bijoy Varghese has developed stable structures for in-house provider groups. With current oversight of patient-specific and payor contracts, Bijoy aims to bring clinical understanding and alignment of the special population at Nexus Health System.

With a focus on positive leadership, and a deep desire to raise people’s internal capacity, Bijoy focuses on challenging Nexus leadership to think outside the box while maintaining healthy relationships with all payor partners.

He holds a BS in Healthcare Administration from University of Illinois and a MBA from Texas A&M University.

Marvin Washington has his Master of Science in Healthcare Management and brings 23 years of experience in revenue cycle management to Nexus Health Systems. He recently oversaw Revenue Cycle Support Services for Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Marvin was born in Louisiana, and raised in Dallas, Texas. He has five siblings and a dog named Blaze. His favorite food is TexMex and he enjoys fitness and running. Marvin is a lifelong innovator and learner, who enjoys reading books, superheroes, has a knack for developing processes, and is very passionate about people.

Trevor is a native Houstonian with more than 10 years of talent acquisition experience in the healthcare space. His deep understanding of the industry, coupled with an innate ability to build strong relationships, has allowed him to consistently deliver exceptional results. Trevor is a passionate sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, Lexi. In his free time, he plays golf and coaches youth sports.

DeUnique Wilson spent almost a decade in finance and accounting and has specialized in healthcare accounting for the past five years. In her current role, DeUnique has continued to merge finance and operations analysis to assist other leadership team members with their decision-making. DeUnique hopes to grow with Nexus by developing and implementing new processes for daily operations both at the facility and corporate level.

DeUnique Wilson received her MBA at Capella University in 2022. She has two kids and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. 

With more than 34 years of experience in healthcare, Cris Acosta is passionate about making a difference for patients by creating excellent healing environments. Cris’ leadership skills and extensive expertise in plant operations make him an invaluable asset to Nexus Health Systems. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, camping, and coaching youth sports teams.

Before joining Nexus, Roderick served as Executive Director of Business Development for Common Spirit Health – St. Luke’s Health Hospitals. In this role, he oversaw the strategy and business development services for seven hospitals in South Texas. Roderick earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University. Roderick is a member of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). 

Stacey Adams is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience. She has been a member of the Nexus Health Systems team for nearly 17 years. She began her role in the organization working locally to educate area healthcare professionals and families about Nexus’ service lines. She has evolved in her role over the years and now manages a national complex care team at Nexus Health Systems. She works tirelessly with payors, physicians, care coordinators, and families to advocate for access to healthcare for pediatric and adult patients.