The National Association of Latino Health Executives (NALHE) has appointed Lori Tarke, director of the Joseph A. Unanue Institute (JAULI) at Seton Hall University, as the inaugural chair of its newly established Tri-State
Chapter. This appointment marks a significant milestone in advancing Latino representation
in healthcare leadership. As Chair of Academic Partnerships, Tarke’s leadership places
Seton Hall University at the forefront of the initiative to bridge the gap in Latino
healthcare careers. She aims to expand educational opportunities, increase student
engagement and develop new initiatives to address the underrepresentation of Latinos
in the healthcare sector.
Tarke says her “mission this year is to have a tangible impact on increasing Latino
representation in healthcare,” Tarke stated. “With only 7% of Latinos currently serving
in healthcare roles despite being a significant portion of the population, we need
more structured efforts to create pathways for success.” Through her role, Tarke envisions
on-campus student groups, collaborations with MHA and MPA programs and tuition discounts
for NALHE members nationwide. Seton Hall University will serve as a model institution
for this initiative, with plans to expand outreach to other universities while maintaining
Seton Hall as a leading force in promoting NALHE’s mission.
Tarke’s appointment was strongly supported by NALHE President Dave Ortiz, who first
collaborated with her on a think tank focused on increasing Latino representation
in healthcare careers. Recognizing the value of her expertise, Ortiz saw her role
at Seton Hall’s Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (JAULI) as an opportunity to align
multiple organizations with shared goals. JAULI advances, educates and transforms
students into the next generation of servant leaders in our ever-changing global society.
The Institute’s academic, cultural and community programs inspire, educate and immerse
its students. It encourages its students to be active members of their community,
obtain on-campus leadership roles and embrace Latin America’s rich culture and history.
“It’s been a blessing to address corporate diversity issues that intertwine with higher
education,” said Ortiz. “Lori’s transition to Seton Hall was a natural progression,
and I am happy to support her efforts in making a lasting impact.” Under Tarke’s leadership,
the NALHE Tri-State Chapter will establish a strong presence on Seton Hall’s campus,
where NALHE members could benefit from generous graduate tuition discounts, while
expanding its reach to other institutions. Tarke’s efforts will help ensure that all
students receive the role models, representation and support they need to step into
leadership roles in healthcare.
For more information on the National Association of Latino Health Executives, visit
NALHE’s official website. To learn more, visit the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.
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