7:15am – 8:00am
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast 

8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 

8:15am – 9:00am
Keynote: Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Leadership
In this thought-provoking session, a renowned woman healthcare leader will explore the evolving landscape of medical innovation and its implications for women in leadership roles. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies poised to revolutionize patient care, from AI-driven diagnostics to personalized medicine. The speaker will also delve into the critical skills women leaders must cultivate to guide their organizations through times of rapid change and uncertainty. Prepare to be inspired and challenged as we examine the intersection of technology, ethics and women’s leadership in shaping the future of healthcare.

Vanessa Caroll
CMO
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 

9:00am – 9:45am
Resiliency, Wellness and Burnout in Healthcare: Supporting Healthcare Workers and Improving Patient Outcomes
The healthcare industry is at a critical juncture, where the well-being and resilience of healthcare workers directly impacts patient outcomes. In this session, “Resiliency, Wellness, and Burnout in Healthcare: Supporting Healthcare Workers and Improving Patient Outcomes,” we will explore the pressing issue of burnout among healthcare professionals and its effects on the quality of care. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for fostering resilience and promoting wellness within healthcare workers. By prioritizing the mental and emotional health of those on the front lines, we can enhance their ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. Join us as we dive into actionable steps to create a more sustainable and supportive healthcare environment.

L. Kendall Webb MD FACEP FAMIA ABPM-CI
Professor
Executive Medical Director of EHR Integration and Innovation
University of Florida, Jacksonville

9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:15am – 11:00am
Women Leading Innovation in Value-Based Care: Strategies for Maximizing Reimbursement and Improving Health Outcomes Through Comprehensive Care Coordination
Join us for an insightful exploration into transforming healthcare delivery through enhanced care coordination strategies aligned with population health-focused revenue cycle management. This session will delve into innovative approaches aimed at maximizing reimbursement while fostering improved health outcomes and resilient communities. We will discuss effective strategies for shifting towards comprehensive care coordination, integrating data analytics for quality measurement, and enhancing clinical-community linkages to build coordination networks that are not only revenue generating but economically viable across the entire continuum of care. Gain practical insights and actionable steps to navigate and succeed in the evolving landscape of value-based healthcare.

Elisabeth Vanderpool, MPH
Consultant
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Medicine for the Greater Good 

11:00am – 11:45am
Fostering Inclusive Innovation: Women’s Perspective on Building Collaborative Healthcare Cultures
While technology drives many healthcare advancements, human ingenuity remains the true catalyst for transformative change. This interactive session explores how women leaders can cultivate an organizational culture that embraces innovation and inclusivity at all levels. We’ll discuss techniques for encouraging creative problem-solving, fostering psychological safety and breaking down gender barriers between departments. Through group exercises and real-world examples, participants will develop strategies to unleash the full innovative potential of diverse teams.

Kristin Motley
Founder and Executive Director
Health Educated, Inc 

11:45am – 12:30pm
Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Strategies to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare.
Despite a focus on patient-centered healing, healthcare environments are vulnerable to various forms of violence, particularly affecting women. This session will explore the prevalence and impact of gender-based violence in healthcare and the 4 specific types of violence. It will also highlight key factors to raise awareness and propose comprehensive approaches to foster a safe and respectful workplace culture. By empowering healthcare professionals, healthcare executives can help mitigate risks, enhance employee well-being, and promote a culture of dignity and respect for all.

Kim Urbanek
System Manager, Public Safety Training
Endeavor Health 

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Luncheon 

1:30pm – 2:15pm
Empowering the Next Generation: Strategies for Mentorship and Sponsorship in Healthcare
As healthcare faces critical staffing shortages and evolving skill requirements, effective mentorship and sponsorship have never been more crucial. This session will delve into innovative approaches to talent development and career advancement for women in the healthcare sector. Learn how leading organizations are leveraging mentorship programs, sponsorship initiatives and personalized career pathways to build a resilient, future-ready workforce of women leaders. We’ll also explore strategies for promoting intersectional diversity, equity and inclusion to create a healthcare leadership landscape that truly reflects the communities we serve.

Carissa J. Tyo, MD, ACPA-C, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
Medical Director, Care Management and Physician Advisors
Associate Professor of Internal and Emergency Medicine
University of Illinois Hospital 

2:15pm – 3:15pm

Panel: Women Executives Driving Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI and Big Data
As artificial intelligence and big data analytics reshape healthcare delivery, women leaders face complex ethical dilemmas. This diverse panel brings together women healthcare executives to explore the responsible use of AI in clinical decision-making, the challenges of data privacy and ownership and strategies for maintaining the human touch in an increasingly digital healthcare environment. Through case studies and robust debate, panelists will offer practical guidance for navigating the ethical landscape of healthcare innovation from a women’s leadership perspective.

Latisha Deal, MS, CHES, CHC
CEO/ Founder
Latisha Deal Health Advocacy Firm

Arlene Luu ,RN, BSN, JD, CPHRM, CHC
Lead Sr. Risk Solutions Consultant
MedPro Group 

3:15pm – 3:45pm
Networking & Refreshments Break 

3:45pm – 4:30pm
Resilience and Adaptability: Women Leaders Navigating Healthcare Challenges
Recent global events have underscored the critical importance of resilient leadership in healthcare. This session will provide a comprehensive framework for developing robust, adaptable systems capable of withstanding future disruptions, with a focus on women’s leadership strategies. We’ll examine approaches for enhancing organizational resilience, creating flexible staffing models and fostering a culture of innovation. Attendees will leave with practical tools for assessing and strengthening their leadership capacity to thrive amidst uncertainty.

Liz Menschner DNP, MAS, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders 

4:30pm – 5:15pm
Women Leaders Leveraging Partnerships and Collaborations to Drive Healthcare Innovation
In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, strategic partnerships have become essential for driving innovation and improving patient care. This session explores various models of collaboration, from academic-industry partnerships to cross-sector alliances, with a focus on women-led initiatives. We’ll examine case studies of successful collaborations that have led to breakthrough treatments, improved care delivery models and enhanced patient experiences. Women speakers will share insights on identifying potential partners, structuring mutually beneficial agreements and overcoming common challenges in collaborative initiatives.

Patricia B. Emmanuelli (She/ Her/ Ella)
Sr Manager of Health and Violence Prevention
Esperanza united 

5:15pm – 5:45pm
Women Pioneering Precision Medicine: Leading the Paradigm Shift in Personalized Care
The promise of precision medicine is revolutionizing how we approach diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This session will provide an overview of the latest advancements in genomics, biomarker discovery and targeted therapies, highlighting the contributions of women researchers and clinicians. We’ll explore the leadership challenges and opportunities for women in implementing precision medicine programs, including data management, ethical considerations and interdisciplinary collaboration. Gain insights from pioneering women leaders who are already reaping the benefits of this patient-centric approach.

Maria Ramirez Perez, MPH (she/her/ella)
Associate Director for Healthy Opportunities
NC Medicaid
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 

Rebecca Maxwell, LCSW
Director of Behavioral Health
Social Services, Inpatient Palliative Care, and Education

5:45pm
End of Day One

8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Recap

8:15am – 9:00am
Keynote: Women Reimagining Patient-Centered Care for the Digital Age
This inspiring keynote will challenge traditional notions of the patient-provider relationship, exploring how technology and changing consumer expectations are reshaping healthcare delivery. Our speaker, a pioneering woman advocate for patient engagement, will share a vision for a truly collaborative healthcare ecosystem where patients are active participants in their care journey. Discover how women leaders are leveraging digital tools, design thinking and patient-generated data to create more personalized, effective and satisfying healthcare experiences.

Lisa Giocondi, MBA, RN, FACHE
Operations Manager | Department of Critical Care | Department of Emergency Medicine
Mayo Clinic Arizona

9:00am – 9:45am
Gender Bias at Work: Scenarios, Solutions, and Success 

Dionne Wright Poulton, Ph.D.
Organizational Ombudsperson, Head of Organizational Learning, Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging
Franciscan Children’s

9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:15am – 11:00am
Tributaries of Wellbeing: Personal, Community, and Systems Pathways to Empowerment and Wellbeing for Women in Healthcare
Women in healthcare experience unique stressors, with increased demands and barriers to wellbeing from work/life balance, workplace culture, and systemic stressors. While integrative health, whole-person approaches to wellness have been implemented for improved patient outcomes, this approach is rarely used to address healthcare worker wellbeing and burnout. This session will focus on evidence-based, mind/body strategies for women’s wellbeing and empowerment in healthcare. Taking a both/and approach to personal and system change strategies, this session will emphasize how both system support and personal/community resilience practices are needed for healthcare burnout prevention. When individual mind/body practices and community support are offered alongside mindful leadership and system change, women can be trailblazers supporting the wellbeing of themselves and their coworkers, cultivating a thriving healthcare workforce.

Catherine Justice, PT, DPT, CST, C-IAYT, E-RYT, FAIHM (She/ Her)
Program Manager
Integrative Physical Therapist
Person-Centered Culturally-Inspired Integrative Health Division
Hennepin Healthcare

11:00am – 11:45am
Blazing Trails, Women in Healthcare
This presentation recognizes and celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the healthcare field.  Globally, nationally, and locally,  female leaders significantly influence the way we deliver and receive care. By inspiring and empowering others, they forge the way for more inclusive and equitable healthcare. 

Mandy Riemer, MSW (she/her/hers)
Director, Care Navigation and Experience
Children’s Mercy Kansas City

11:45am – 12:15pm
Women in Policy:  Data, AI and Health Equity
This session will explore policy changes than can guide responsible data integration and interoperability, as well as explore safeguards necessary to ensure the ethical use of AI in continued pursuit of health equity, particularly in the clinical arena. 

Elizabeth Ford
Special Advisor for Healthcare, Office of the Chief Executive
DeKalb County Government

12:15pm – 12:45pm
Closing Keynote: Women Charting the Course for Healthcare’s Next Decade
This session will challenge attendees to think boldly about their role in shaping a more equitable, efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. Discover emerging trends that will define the next decade of healthcare innovation and gain inspiration for leading your organization into a future of unprecedented change and opportunity. 

Arti Prasad, MD, FACP, CPE, CPDC
Chief Strategic Development Officer, Hennepin Healthcare
Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of New Mexico

12:45pm
Conference Concludes

Workshop: Being confident in leadership while breaking barriers that women face in the healthcare industry.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to apply design thinking principles to solve complex healthcare challenges from a women’s leadership perspective. Through a series of guided exercises, attendees will gain practical experience in empathizing with end-users, defining problem statements, ideating creative solutions and rapidly prototyping and testing ideas. We’ll explore how women leaders in healthcare organizations have used design thinking to improve patient experiences, streamline clinical workflows and develop innovative care delivery models. By the end of this interactive session, participants will have a toolkit of design thinking techniques they can immediately apply in their own organizations to drive change and innovation.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the core principles of design thinking and its application in healthcare settings, with a focus on women’s leadership styles
• Develop skills in user research and empathy mapping to gain deeper insights into patient and provider needs, considering diverse perspectives
• Learn techniques for facilitating inclusive creative ideation sessions and selecting promising concepts for further development
• Gain hands-on experience in rapid prototyping and iterative testing of healthcare innovations, led by women for women

Jannai Wilkins
CEO & Owner
Shareem’s Touch Love & Care LLC