Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda Joins SPH Inaugural Dean’s Healthcare Leadership Community Advisory Group

September 8, 2025 - Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, has joined the SPH Dean’s Healthcare Leadership Community Advisory Group, which brings together healthcare leaders whose expertise, experience, and leadership will help provide input about the essential skills, knowledge and competencies that students should possess through their current academic program offerings, particularly the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, housed within the Division of Health Systems Management and Policy.  

Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda is a Senior Medical Director for UnitedHealthcare Retiree Solutions, where she leads clinical strategy, quality improvement, program development, and innovation. She has expertise in health reform and advancement, population health, culture change, post-acute and long-term care system development, and hospice and palliative care models. She collaborates with employers and plan sponsors nationwide to improve quality, affordability, and care delivery for retirees. 

A geriatrician and Certified Medical Director, Dr. Sanders-Cepeda has dedicated her career to expanding access to care and addressing social and behavioral health risks in rural, underserved, and vulnerable communities. She also believes in professional volunteerism and currently serves as Vice President of PALTmed – the Post-Acute and Long-Term Medical Association, a national organization promoting clinical quality, compassionate care, and advocacy across the care continuum.

Learn more about the SPH Inaugural Dean’s Healthcare Leadership Community Advisory Group’s first meeting outcomes by clicking here:
Inaugural Dean’s Healthcare Leadership Community Advisory Group

Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD