Donna Rice

Donna Rice is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in diabetes care and education. She holds the position of Chief Strategy and Population Health Officer at The Root Cause, a Christian Health Ministry that focuses on supporting people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses.15 Rice is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and a Fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (FADCES).15

Rice is known for her strategic thinking and drive in the healthcare industry. Her leadership style integrates strategic business acumen and proficient clinical expertise with patient-centered care.6 She has been involved in various diabetes education initiatives, including speaking at conferences and contributing to frameworks for optimizing diabetes technology use.13

In addition to her role at The Root Cause, Rice has been involved with other organizations:

1. She serves on the board of directors for the MyCareConnect Foundation.2
2. She has presented at conferences organized by the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) organization.34

Rice's expertise spans areas such as population health, diabetes management, and healthcare strategy. Her work focuses on improving the quality and quantity of life for people with chronic illnesses, particularly diabetes.15