Hemant and Barbara Goel

Hemant and Barbara Goel

Term of Award

Fall 2024

Degree Name

Doctor of Science

Institution Issuing the Honorary Degree

Georgia Southern University

Brief Biography of Degree Recipient

Innovation. Leadership. Impact. Hemant and Barbara Goel have spent their careers shaping the future of healthcare and technology, ensuring better outcomes for patients, providers, and the industry as a whole.

A visionary in healthcare financial technology, Hemant Goel has led FinThrive as President and CEO since 2021, transforming the way healthcare organizations manage financial operations. Originally from India, he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur before furthering his expertise with an MBA from Queen’s University, Charlotte. His leadership in financial technology continues to drive innovation and efficiency in healthcare, reinforcing the critical intersection between technology and patient care.

Barbara Goel has dedicated her career to improving healthcare systems from the inside out. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, she attended Armstrong before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Duke University. She worked in key roles at Allscripts, Cerner Corporation, and Unisys Healthcare, playing a vital role in shaping healthcare technology solutions. Now retired, her legacy is one of innovation, service, and transformation in the healthcare field.

For their pioneering contributions to technology, healthcare, and the betterment of society, Hemant and Barbara Goel were awarded Honorary Doctorates of Science during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony at Georgia Southern University.

Keywords

Georgia Southern University, Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science

Hemant and Barbara Goel

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