Her Story - Envisioning the Leadership Possibilities in Healthcare

In this episode, Sandra Fenwick, former CEO, Boston Children’s Hospital, speaks with Karen Antman, M.D., Provost of the Medical Campus and Dean of Boston University School of Medicine, about the importance of women supporting women, and about the need for mentorship. They also discuss how the pandemic leveled the playing field for younger researchers.

In this episode, Nancy Agee, President and CEO of Carilion Clinic, speaks with Melinda L. Estes, M.D., President and CEO, Saint Luke’s Health System. They discuss strategies for navigating the higher hurdles women sometimes face in the industry, and share stories about the importance of finding a good mentor.

In this episode, Ceci Connolly, President and CEO at Alliance of Community Health Plans, speaks with Susan Turney, M.D., CEO, Marshfield Clinic Health System, about the importance of making diversity a priority throughout the industry. They also discuss the synergy that happens when a leader manages to align their internal values with the values of the company.

In this special episode, host Sandra Abrevaya, J.D., Co-founder and CEO, Synapticure; Co-founder, I AM ALS speaks with guests Gwen Petersen, Alexandra Cavaliere, and Leah Stavenhagen about their diverse experiences with ALS, and about the launch of Her ALS Story, a group for women diagnosed before their 35th birthdays. The Her ALS Story network is a hopeful group that aims to revolutionize treatment options and to advocate for finding a cure.

This episode is a mash-up of interviews featuring Her Story guests speaking about the importance of forming reliable and effective partnerships. Guests include Dora Mills, M.D., Chief Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth, Seema Verma, Former Administrator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Denise Cardo, M.D., the Director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID).

In this episode, Gary Bisbee speaks with Sandi Fenwick, former CEO, Boston Children’s Hospital, about her retirement. They discuss lessons learned from a career in leadership, as well as strategies for making the transition to retirement as smooth as possible.

In this episode, Joanne Conroy, M.D., President and CEO, Dartmouth Health, interviews Leslie Meehan, Deputy Commissioner for Population Health at the Tennessee Department of Health. They speak of the impact of city planning on public health, and discuss Leslie’s path to becoming an intentional leader.

In this episode, Gary speaks with Joanne Conroy, M.D., President and CEO, Dartmouth Health. Dr. Conroy is chair-elect of the American Hospital Association, and they discussed key issues related to that position. They also spoke about the challenges (and advantages) of rural healthcare, and of Dr. Conroy’s lifelong interest in advancing the cause of women in leadership.

In this episode, Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and President, Dartmouth Health, speaks with Dora Anne Mills, M.D., Chief Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth. They spoke about the importance of mentorship for upcoming women leaders. They also discussed Maine’s strategy for managing the COVID response, which involved a number of key public-private partnerships.

In this episode, Nancy Howell Agee, President and CEO, Carilion, speaks with Anjali Kataria, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Mytonomy. They discuss the importance of timing in forming a successful business, as well as the need for women to advocate for themselves even in times of stress.