Wendy Sellers, also known as the HR Lady, is an author, speaker, trainer, podcast host, and more. Wendy helps companies attract and retain Top Performers. Wendy holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Healthcare Administraion from Kings College and a Master's of Human Resources from Rollins College.

Malaika Dewes is an Administrative Fellow at the St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Connecticut. Malaika holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University at Albany, a Master of Public Health degree from Suny Downstate Health Sciences University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Public Health from New York Medical College. Her story is filled with knowledgeable insights, wisdom, and inspiration.

Leon Clark is the current Chief Academic Affairs Officer for Sutter Health. Leon holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from DePaul University and a Masters in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from DePaul Driehaus College of Business. Leon is an established administrative leader with a broad base of experience in healthcare operations and financial management. Having started his career in the financial sector, Leon quickly found that healthcare suited his skillset and his passion.

Caitlyn Traffanstedt is the current Manager of Distribution and Project Management at East Alabama Health. In this role she is responsible for overseeing critical areas of supply chain, expansion of crucial hospital services, and more. Caitlyn is a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery, earning a Masters degree in Health Administration in 2023. From having completed an internship abroad to holding a number of positions outside of the healthcare industry, Caitlyn's career journey is both inspiring and motivational. Join us as we hear Caitlyn discuss her journey and tell her story of how she found success.

Mark Sevco is the current Chief Operating Officer at Sutter Health. Mark has a highly impressive career. With nearly 30 years of upward progression at various UPMC hospitals, Mark assumed the role as COO at Sutter Health with tremendous experience and expertise. Mark holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and Sciences. Tune in to hear Mark's impressive climb throughout the ranks and the advice he has gathered along the way.

Lindsey Lehman, MPH, MHA, FACHE is the Associate Administrator for Hospital Operations at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She is also the senior administrator supporting the Mayo Clinic Generative AI Program. Lindsey holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Mayo College of Medicine and Science and has both Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration degrees from the University of Missouri.

Episode 49 features Trina Tan. Trina is the Chief of Staff at Multicare Health System based out of Tacoma, Washington. Trina is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and earned a Master's degree in Public Health with a focus in healthcare management from the Yale School of Public Health. She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and is currently working towards her fellowship in the American Colllege of Healthcare Executives.

Multicare Health System is a large not-for-profit healthcare organization with 9 acute hospitals, 1 children's hospital, 1 behaviorial health hospital, and 1 joint venture for another behaviorial health hosptial, totaling 2,600 inpatient hospital bends.

Episode 48 features Jason Raidbard, who is the current Executive Administrator over the Opththalmology & Visual Science Department at the University of Chicago Medicine. Jason has a passion for improving systems, processes, patient care outcomes, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare operations, strategy, and finance, Jason has helped both private medical groups, community-based health systems, and now in academic medicine. Jason has a Bachelor's in Politics from Lake Forest College and a Master's in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. Jason holds a Lean Six Sigma White Belt and is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

Episode 47 highlights the administrative fellowship path of Krit Sarai, Jessi Tran, and Alisa Raju. Also highlighted is their development and work within the National Administrative Fellowship Network (NAFN).

Krit Sarai is an Administrative Fellow at CommonSpirit Health.

Jessi Tran is an Administrative Fellow at Wellstar Health System.

Alisa Raju is an Administrative Fellow at Luminis Health.

Find more about NAFN at the following link, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14372232/?highlightedUpdateUrn=urn%3Ali%3AugcPost%3A7159302606152953856&q=highlightedFeedForGroups

Having spent her career navigating positions both in and outside of healthcare, Carla Blue has ascended the ranks to her current position as CEO of Colorado Surgical Affiliates. Carla is an organizational leader who values team member input and strives to set goals that empower and challenge employees to perform at their highest level. Carla attended L'Universita per Straneri and is a current Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.