Nick Mason – Marketing Coordinator, Perkins & Will
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nick brings the spirit of the Midwest to Los Angeles. Nick graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Having previously worked in the ad agency field as a graphic designer, he applies his unique experience to the Architecture industry. Nick currently serves the Perkins&Will Los Angeles studio as Marketing Coordinator. His responsibilities include proposal coordination and business development for his team’s Healthcare, Higher Education, and Commercial practices. Nick is also involved with several event planning committees including the ULI Los Angeles Chapter’s Urban Marketplace, and the always-fun AIA LA Healthcare Purposeful event. Outside of the office, you can find Nick oil painting or exploring LA’s culinary scene with his fiancé, Bella.
Maryellen Westerberg, DrPH, RDN, CDCES – Chief Operations Officer, SAC Health
Maryellen Westerberg serves as the Chief Operations Officer at SAC Health. She received her Doctorate in Public Health from Loma Linda University with an emphasis on nutrition and health behavior change. For the past 23 years, Dr. Westerberg has served in multiple roles with SAC Health as a provider and now administrator. Her passion has led her to cultivate partnerships within the community to connect patients to needed resources and to explore clinic expansion possibilities.
Brian Zunner-Keating, MS, RN, PHNA-BC – Director, Homeless Healthcare Collaborative, UCLA
Brian Zunner-Keating is a registered nurse with clinical expertise in public and community health. As a nurse, he began his career with Boston Healthcare for the Homeless in their medical respite center. Prior to joining UCLA Health, Brian worked as a nurse on a mobile clinic in Los Angeles while also conducting program evaluation, optimizing the electronic health record system, and helping design two brand new mobile units. Since joining UCLA Health in 2016, Brian has worked in the Quality and Performance Excellence departments before becoming the Director of the Homeless Healthcare Collaborative in 2021.
Kevin Cheng – Director, Construction, City of Hope
Kevin Cheng is Director of Construction at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA. He currently oversees the construction activities for all medical center facilities within the City of Hope enterprise including Duarte Campus and Medical Foundation (30+ sites). Cheng’s past experience includes having worked on the General Contractor side, as well as owner’s rep in Real Estate Development. He holds a J.D. from University of the Pacific– McGeorge School of Law and a B.S. in Business Administration from UC Riverside. He is also a licensed California real estate broker. In other capacities, he currently serves as Planning Commissioner for the City of San Marino and as an Governor appointed member of the Dental Board of California.
Phil Crompton – Senior Principal & Partner, Vantage
Colleagues and clients alike share a common voice when they say “Phil helps us explore the possibilities, and then he does what he does best…he innovates!” As Senior Principal and Partner at Vantage Technology Consulting Group, Phil Crompton has provided strategic technology planning, systems design, engineering, and commissioning services for healthcare projects throughout the US and Europe. He applies his extensive project experience, strong communication skills, and comprehensive technical knowledge to help organizations envision the role of technology in their future. With a strong technology vision as a basis, Phil then guides his clients through the complex process of building effective and resilient technology systems and infrastructure.
Phil speaks regularly at conferences and events focusing on technology and its impact on the built healthcare environment. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles, a BEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honors) from Aston University, England, an RCDD from BICSI, and is a registered professional engineer. Known for his visionary view of technology, Phil brings imagination, insight, grace, and humor to his presentations.
