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Envisioning the Leadership Possibilities in Healthcare

Serving the Underserved

Meet Our Guest: Rosalyn Crawford Frazier, B.S. is the Chief Executive Officer of Broward Community & Family Health Center (BCFHC). With over 18 years of service as a primary care provider for the underserved, uninsured and insured, BCFHC provides comprehensive medical, behavioral and dental health services across all life cycles, helping to increase access to care and reducing health disparities in Broward County. The center’s mission is “to provide accessible, comprehensive, high quality primary care services to all persons with dignity and respect.” She has over 25 years of experience in health care management in the areas of new business development, grant writing, financial management, physician recruitment, and managed care contracting for non-profit/for-profit health organizations. Key Insights: Rosalyn’s passion for serving the underserved comes from personal experiences and a belief in everyone's right to access high-quality care. ● Quality Care. Rosalyn emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who have a genuine desire to serve and are willing to invest in their staff's professional development.● The Balance of Family. While striving for a successful career is important, it should not come at the expense of neglecting family.● Investing in Others. There are many challenges in finding and retaining committed individuals in the current workforce environment. It is important to invest in employees' growth and training, even if financial resources are limited. This episode is hosted by Carladenise Edwards, Ph.D., Strategic Advisor.Relevant Links: Connect with Rosalyn on LinkedInFollow Broward Community & Family Health Centers, Inc. on Twitter
May 31, 2023

Diversity in the C-Suite

Meet Our Guests: Welcome to this special mash-up episode, where Shellye Archambeau, Former CEO, MetricStream, Advisor & Author, Deborah H. Telman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel, Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Fawn Lopez Publisher Emeritus, Modern Healthcare inspire listeners to embrace diversity, work with intention and integrity, and strive for success in their professional journeys. Key Insights: Let’s explore these women in leadership and their inspiring stories to learn valuable lessons on achieving success and fostering diversity in the corporate world. ● Trailblazing Leadership. Despite facing adversity and experiencing bullying, Shellye developed a profound understanding that if she wanted to achieve anything in life, she had to improve the odds and carve her own path.● Allies & Advocates. Deb recognizes the role of allies and advocates in uplifting minorities and women in the workplace, urging others to actively create opportunities for underrepresented individuals to showcase their talents.● Courage and Determination. With a strong belief in the power of education and integrity, Fawn navigated her way through the healthcare industry, breaking barriers as a woman and minority leader.Relevant Links: Listen to Shellye Archambeau’s full episodeListen to Deborah H. Telman’s full episodeListen to Fawn Lopez’s full episode
May 24, 2023

From Boardrooms to Playrooms

Meet Our Guests: Dr. Janice Nevin, President and CEO of ChristianaCare, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health delve into the experiences and challenges faced by working mothers. Key Insights: From the struggle to achieve work-life balance and the burden of guilt and societal expectations, to the constant search for reliable childcare and the impact on career progression, working mothers navigate a complex web of responsibilities. ● Work-Family Balance. Despite challenges, working mothers display remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. Dr. Nevin emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices and prioritizing what is important to oneself in terms of career and personal life.● You Are Not Alone. Chiquita mentions how being a parent has contributed to her expertise and how talking to other parents has provided valuable insights. It is important to seek advice and support from others to not feel like one has to face challenges alone.● Support Matters. Cathay shares her experiences as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of employer understanding and support, as well as a supportive partner. Relevant Links: Listen to Dr. Janice Nevin’s full episodeListen to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure’s full episodeListen to Cathy Jacobson’s full episode
May 17, 2023

The CancerIQ Solution

Meet Our Guest: Feyi Ayodele is the co-founder and CEO of CancerIQ, a fast-growing precision health platform that allows providers to identify, evaluate and manage entire patient populations based on individual genetic risk factors. In 2013, Ayodele co-founded CancerIQ after taking a sabbatical from the finance world to work alongside her mother, renowned medical oncologist Olufunmilayo Olopade, in the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics at University of Chicago.  Key Insights: CancerIQ’s mission is to make sure more people have access to the right genetic testing services and the right preventive care so cancer can be caught early or the risk can be eliminated altogether. ● From Finance to Healthcare. After starting her career in financial services, she went to Wharton for business school and then felt compelled to take the entrepreneurship path in healthcare.● Early Detection. CancerIQ makes it easy for health systems to personalize cancer prevention and early detection. The company's mission is to make genetic information more accessible and actionable, to empower patients and clinicians in the fight against cancer.● Be a Case Study. Feyi shares insights on the importance of being a successful case study for underrepresented groups in leadership positions. This episode is hosted by CarlaDenise Edward, Ph.D., Strategic Advisor.Relevant Links: Read more about FeyiAbout CancerIQ
May 10, 2023

From Startups To Global Impact

Meet Our Guest: Sherri is CEO and a co-Founder of Particles for Humanity, She has more than 20 years of experience leading private as well as public companies, with strong experience in translating academic research to product development and attracting the diverse talent and financial resources required for success. She raised more than $300 million, including venture capital, an initial public offering (IPO), various public equity transactions, international partnerships and joint ventures, and she recruited and retained senior management who subsequently became CEO’s or a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Key Insights: Sherri Oberg talks about her journey as a CEO and co-founder of Particles for Humanity and her passion for creating impactful solutions to address global challenges. Particles For Humanity. Sherri's desire to do something impactful that would keep people healthy from the beginning of life led her to Particles for Humanity, which is aimed at eradicating malnutrition in developing countries.Encapsulating Vitamin A. Particles for Humanity's lead product is an encapsulated vitamin A that is added to widely consumed foods like wheat flour, sugar, and bullion, which affects millions of people across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.Embrace Setbacks. Sherri shares her insights on the importance of resilience in the face of failure, and how she embraces setbacks as learning opportunities.This episode is hosted by Sandi Fenwick, Former CEO, Boston Children’s Hospital.  Relevant Links: Read more about Sherri https://www.particlesfh.com/
May 3, 2023

Teladoc Health: Women Who Lead

Meet Our Guests: Mala Murthy, Chief Financial Officer, leads Teladoc Health's global finance organization, including accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and investor relations. Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, Chief Medical Officer, is responsible for leading our clinical vision, working cross-functionally to improve health outcomes for our members, and ensuring we deliver the best-possible quality care when and where it's needed. Stephany Verstraete, Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer, leads Teladoc Health's global marketing and communications efforts, driving the growth of member adoption and utilization through best-in-class channel engagement strategies and consumer relationship management.Key Insights: Mala Murthy, Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, and Stephany Verstraete discuss their journeys to success and their current positions at Teladoc Health, a virtual healthcare company that provides online medical consultations and remote care services. ● Grit & Opportunity. Being an Indian immigrant to the US who had to work hard and create her own opportunities, Mala Murthy learned the importance of grit, determination, and taking informed risks.● Embracing Failure. Dr. Raman-Tangella learned the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity and aligning personal purpose with the mission of Teladoc Health.● Accessibility & Inclusion. Teladoc’s goal is to provide convenient and accessible healthcare for everyone, anytime and anywhere. Stephany discusses the importance of having multiple champions and how it allows the company to nurture and grow diversity and inclusion. This episode is hosted by Sandi Fenwick, Former CEO, Boston Children’s Hospital.Relevant Links: Read more about Mala MurthyRead more about Dr. Vidya Raman-TangellaRead more about Stephany Verstraete
April 26, 2023
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