Our Distinguished Healthcare Speaker Network

From an NFL failure to a U.S. Olympian, Johnny’s “what’s next” attitude led him to success he never imagined. Johnny’s powerful life story and actionable insights have made him a go-to speaker for organizations of all sizes.

Jake Poore has a passion for and expertise in, what it takes to create and maintain a world-class service organization. Specializing in improving the Patient Experience and the overall cultural development and improvement of an organization, Jake takes his almost 20 years of experience training at Disney and has translated it into optimizing the Humans side of Healthcare.

Betty Parker is a multifaceted professional who has made significant strides in the realms of business, education, and personal development. As a business owner, professional speaker, author, and trainer, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her engagements, captivating her audiences and fostering growth both professionally and personally.

David Nash was the Founding Dean and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy at the Jefferson School of Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His 10 year tenure as Dean completes nearly 30 years on the University faculty.

One of the key thought leaders to emerge in American Healthcare in the past decade, John J. Nance brings a rich and varied professional background to the task of helping doctors, administrators, boards, and front-line staff alike survive and prosper during the most profoundly challenging upheaval in the history of modern medicine.

Dr. William Miller is one of the country’s leading authorities on stress reduction and life balance. He is a recognized expert in the area of stress & coping, interpersonal relationships, organizational health, and workplace culture.

Dr. Jon Kedrowski is one of the world's leading high altitude mountaineer experts. He has a Ph.D. in Environmental Geography, Weather and Climate.

Kent has spent most of his career working in the field of behavioral/mental health. At the age of 17, he helped a group of students create and open Foundation II Crisis Center and worked there the summer it opened.

Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University.

Myrna Marofsky, Author, Consultant and Speaker redefines “Caregiving” to “Care-LIVING” and encourages compassionate organizations and providers to incorporate this philosophy at times when a difficult medical diagnosis can be overwhelming.

Ilisa Halpern Paul, Senior Policy Advisor for Venable, is known for her engaging and insightful “Beltway Crystal Ball” presentations. With nearly 30 years of experience working in D.C. and helping to shape the outcomes of national healthcare policy as a lobbyist and strategist, Ilisa gives hospitals and healthcare providers nonpartisan insight and information that helps inform decision making.

Over the past 30+ years, Libby Anne Inabinet has led organizations in developing strategies and programs that further their services and commitment to the communities they serve.

Joyce teaches you how to take care of yourself while you take care of others. Discover the secret to a more positive environment and happier teams and a more joyful you. The tools she presents enhance culture, well-being and rapport.

Mark Hagland is Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Innovation. He has over 31 years’ experience as an editor, writer, and speaker in healthcare.

Lisa Hammett is a dynamic Transformational and TEDx speaker, an international best-selling author, a Certified Positive Intelligence PQ Coach, a wellness expert, and a vocal and personal advocate for obliterating burnout in healthcare and HR.

Kevin S. Groves, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Groves Consulting Group, and Professor of Management at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. Dr. Groves is a leadership scholar, speaker, and consultant, and a recognized expert in executive succession planning and leadership development practices.

Sheila N. Glazov is a best-selling author, internationally known personality expert, and dynamic educator. Sheila's What Color Is Your Brain?® programs for Health Care Professionals help to maximize resiliency and minimize burnout, manage stress and adapt to change, and develop effective communication and teamwork in the workplace!

As a Corporate Put-on Comedian and Emcee, Harry has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, and is frequently rated ‘best speaker’ at their conferences.

Dr. David Lawrence, former CEO and Chairman of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals for 10 years, uses his vast leadership experience and board service to engage and assist healthcare systems pursuing advanced integration strategies.

Robert Laszewski is president of Health Policy and Strategy Associates, Inc., a policy and marketplace consulting firm specializing in helping clients navigate significant health policy and market change.

With over 20 years of critical care nursing and administrative leadership experience, Colleen LaCroix inspires and motivates audiences from bedside to C-Suite on topics ranging from service excellence to nurse engagement and quality improvement.

Dr. Sanjaya Kumar is Founder of Quantros, Inc., a leader in web-based healthcare data management and decision support solutions used by more than 2,200 healthcare facilities to drive improvements in quality of care, patient safety, and compliance programs.

Dr. John W. Kenagy, author of Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times and named by Forbes as "The Man Who Would Save Healthcare," draws on his Harvard Business School research to help healthcare teams understand the five leading indicators of success in complex, value-driven healthcare.

Nathan Kaufman is founder and Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors with 47 years of experience as a strategist and negotiator, known for his practical advice on succeeding in a post-COVID, value-based environment and challenging conventional wisdom to help health systems develop realistic strategies.