IBI TEAM

Meet our team of professionals

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Jim Huffman MSHCT
PRESIDENT


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Jim Huffman is President of The Integrated Benefits Institute.

With over 25 years of experience in employee benefits and health care, Jim brings a unique perspective developed from senior roles leading global employee benefit programs for Fortune 100 corporations, serving as a strategic consultant & advisor to hundreds of large and early-stage companies, as well as operational experience in the health insurance industry. Jim serves in several industry association leadership roles including a member of the Board of Governors for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), a member of the Business Group on Health (BGH),  a member of the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR), and a past Board member at the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC). Jim holds a Master of Science in Health Care Transformation from the University of Texas at Austin. 

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Kelly McDevitt
PRESIDENT EMERITUS


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Kelly McDevitt is President Emeritus of The Integrated Benefits Institute.

Prior to IBI, Kelly served as National Vice President, National Accounts at United Healthcare leading the Center for Advanced Analytics- a specialized analytics team focused on deep research and innovation. In addition, she led the Collaborative Ventures Group which partnered with employer coalitions such as Health Action Council, Equity Healthcare, Employers Health and Berkshire Hathaway. Prior to United Healthcare, Kelly was with Aetna for 29 years where she served in various client management and strategic leadership roles.

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Brandon Roberts
VP OF OPERATIONS AND EVENTS


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Brandon Roberts is the Director or Operations and Events at the Integrated Benefits Institute.

Brandon supports enterprise-wide operations for IBI including human resources, finance, office infrastructure and business-critical operations for the Institute.

broberts@ibiweb.org

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Joseph Aller DHA, MBA
DIRECTOR OF ANALYTICS


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Joseph Aller is the Director of Analytics and Research at the Integrated Benefits Institute.

Joe joined IBI in April 2021 and is responsible for a variety of research and analytic programs focused on the investment value of a healthy, high-performing workforce. Prior to IBI, Joe served as Director, Reporting & Analytics at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association where he was responsible for nationwide provider and facility quality and cost evaluation for its Blue Distinction Program designation. In addition, he has held multiple leadership roles in healthcare analytics, plan evaluation, and client reporting that drove valuable actionable insights for the industry. Dr. Aller was also Senior Director of Client Analytics for Evolent Health where he utilized predictive analytics to identify cost savings and quality interventions and Director of Health Analytics at Network Health where he led a team to provide crucial data analyses that measured plan performance and value-based initiatives.

He received his Doctorate in Health Administration from Central Michigan University as well as a Master of Business Administration in business administration from Wayne State University. His Bachelor’s degree was also in business administration at Wayne State University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive status) in the state of North Carolina.

248.225.0001
jaller@ibiweb.org

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Jennifer Santisi
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS


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Jennifer is the Senior Director of Communications at IBI, responsible for overseeing IBI’s external communications strategy, media relations, website, social media, and outreach.

Jennifer has more than 18 years’ experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, website management and event planning. Jennifer has spent over a decade as a freelance science writer, published in E the Environmental Magazine and Discover magazine. She holds a master’s degree in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall College. Jennifer also received a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.

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Carole Bonner MET, MSAS
RESEARCHER


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Carole brings broad based skills in descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis. She is proficient in SQL, SAS, R, Advanced Excel, and Power BI. She brings corporate and consulting experience to the role focused on employing mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement, and research to analyze business issues and translating them to palatable insights. Carole holds a Master of Science in Applied Statistics, a Master of Engineering in Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences.

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Sera-Leigh Ghouralal PhD.
RESEARCHER


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Sera-Leigh joins IBI as a Researcher. She completed her Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership, with a focus on non-profit organizations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a feminist scholar, and her own research interests includes understanding the impact of the pandemic on university employees. Sera-Leigh brings her extensive experience and interests in data analysis, methodology and research writing to IBI. Sera-Leigh holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Psychology at the University of Liverpool, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Westminster College, Missouri.