Claire Cieri is a seasoned healthcare compliance and privacy professional with over 15 years of experience guiding clinics across the Pacific Northwest in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of HIPAA, cybersecurity, and healthcare ethics. Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through HCCA since 2012 and in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) through AHIMA since 2014, Claire brings a deep, practical understanding of both federal and state requirements to every situation.
She has extensive experience as the Compliance and Privacy Officer for a multi-clinic healthcare organization, Claire has overseen regulatory adherence across six facilities, ensuring robust safeguards through comprehensive HIPAA Security Risk Assessments, updated business associate agreements, and tailored staff training programs. Her work spans the full spectrum of compliance operations—from drafting clinic-specific Compliance Plans aligned with the seven required elements, to conducting privacy and security audits and reporting actionable insights to senior leadership.
Claire’s consulting portfolio includes a decade of service to primary care clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest, where she has led initiatives in fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, policy development, and legislative advocacy. She has authored data-driven summaries to support clinics in engaging with lawmakers on healthcare issues, helping bridge the gap between clinical operations and public policy.
A respected educator and speaker, Claire has delivered presentations across Oregon on topics such as release of information requirements, HIPAA myths and realities, and privacy best practices. Her talks for AHIMA and AAPC are known for their clarity, relevance, and practical application.
Claire holds a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College and a Master of Science from the University of Oregon. Her commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in her leadership of phishing simulations and her proactive approach to cybersecurity awareness.
With over 25 years at the forefront of Human Resources Management, Mike brings a rare blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and people-first leadership. From the boardroom to the training room, Mike has held pivotal roles—including Vice President of Human Resources, Safety & Training, and Vice President of Operations. His leadership has shaped high-performing cultures, streamlined operations, and built resilient teams across industries.
Mike holds a Master’s in Industrial Relations & Human Resources from the University of Oregon. He’s certified in coaching through The Coaches Training Institute (San Rafael, CA) and is a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming via the NLP Institute of Oregon.
As an adjunct professor at Oregon State University’s College of Business and a frequent speaker at business and educational events nationally, Mike brings fresh thinking and practical tools to every audience—whether he's guiding executives, energizing teams, or inspiring future leaders.