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The RISE Women in Health Care Leadership Summit
December 9-10, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ

Agenda

Join the brightest minds in health care to explore leadership skills, from advanced communication to becoming an agent of change. This intimate event is ideal for sharing ideas and building connections, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced leader. Learn how to develop a winning mindset, navigate difficult conversations, and inspire change across the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional toolkit!

Monday - December 9, 2024

10:00 AM 7:00 PM

9:00 AM 6:00 PM

8:00 AM 5:00 PM

7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

Castillo Lucena Foyer

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

Networking Breakfast

Alhambra Ballroom

10:00 AM 8:00 PM

9:00 AM 7:00 PM

8:00 AM 6:00 PM

7:00 AM 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Castillo Lucena

11:00 AM 11:10 AM

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

Opening Remarks

Conference Chair
Ana Handshuh, Principal 
CAT5 Strategies 

11:10 AM 12:10 PM

10:10 AM 11:10 AM

9:10 AM 10:10 AM

8:10 AM 9:10 AM

Advanced Communication Skills for Leaders: Tools for Professional Excellence

During this keynote, you will enhance your leadership communication skills, focusing on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and fostering a respectful, productive work environment. The session is interactive, featuring discussions, role-play exercises, and practical strategies to improve communication effectiveness. 

 

Goals: 

  • Enhance understanding of different communication styles and how to adapt them 
  • Identify and manage personal and team communication triggers 
  • Develop critical thinking skills and techniques for constructive dialogue 
  • Practice handling communication conflicts through role-play scenarios 
  • Learn and apply actionable strategies for improving team communication 
  • Foster a culture of respect, empathy, and open-mindedness within the organization 

Berthine Crèvecoeur West, MA, EMBA, CDE® - CEO  
Westbridge Solutions   
Head of Business Strategy Development| Certified Diversity Executive®

 

12:10 PM 12:55 PM

11:10 AM 11:55 AM

10:10 AM 10:55 AM

9:10 AM 9:55 AM

Strategies for Navigating Difficult Conversations

  • Discuss strategies for handling opposing views and creating a common ground 
  • Uphold and honor your value system while allowing a safe space for others to express their views  
  • Gain negotiation strategies to help find agreement and move solutions forward  
  • Walk away with communication tips that you can use at work or a family function  

Moderator: 
Matt Davis, Founder 
True Bold LLC 

Stephanie McGrew, MHA (She/Her/Hers) 
Assistant Director, Diversity & Inclusion   
A.T. Still University

Alecia D. Mitchell, CPC, CRC, CPB, RAP, AHCCA, Sr. Manager, Coding Compliance and Provider Engagement 
HCSC 

12:55 PM 1:15 PM

11:55 AM 12:15 PM

10:55 AM 11:15 AM

9:55 AM 10:15 AM

Networking Break

1:15 PM 2:10 PM

12:15 PM 1:10 PM

11:15 AM 12:10 PM

10:15 AM 11:10 AM

Breaking Boundaries: Cultivating a Mindset to Exceed Your Own Expectations

  • Understand and demolish self-limiting beliefs 
  • Set stretch goals and discuss the balance between confidence and humility in leadership 
  • Embrace continuous learning and pick up strategies for seeking out new challenges and skills to continually evolve. 
  • Emphasize the importance of acknowledging progress, not just end results 
  • Introduce practical techniques like visualization and affirmations to help reinforce a mindset that supports exceeding expectations 

Kelsey Stevens, FSA, MAAA, MBA, Principal 
Wakely Consulting Group 

Rose M. Kakoza, MD, MPH 
Senior Clinical Network Director, Christiana Care Clinical Alliance 
Senior Medical Director, Delaware Medicaid Partners (Medicaid ACO) 
Senior Medical Director, eBright Health (Medicare ACO) 
Christiana Care Health System 

2:10 PM 3:15 PM

1:10 PM 2:15 PM

12:10 PM 1:15 PM

11:10 AM 12:15 PM

Networking Lunch

Alhambra Ballroom

3:15 PM 4:05 PM

2:15 PM 3:05 PM

1:15 PM 2:05 PM

12:15 PM 1:05 PM

What is Your Zone of Brilliance and How to Find it in Others

  • Discover your zone of brilliance and showcase your worth with measurable results 
  • Discuss how to find multiple zones of brilliance and how they are linked to your personal brand  
  • Learn how to develop your team’s potential and increase confidence and morale  

Dr. Shannon Decker, Principal    
VBC One   

Gaby Alcalá, Founder and CEO  
MAPA HealthCare  

4:05 PM 4:50 PM

3:05 PM 3:50 PM

2:05 PM 2:50 PM

1:05 PM 1:50 PM

Connecting Perspectives: Engaging Conversations in Health Care and Beyond 

  • Share your story, insights, and ideas through a series of questions and answers prompts   
  • Network, have meaningful conversations, and deep discussions around critical health care challenges and personal interest topics   
  • Gain valuable insights from fellow attendees and speakers   

Ana Handshuh, Principal   
CAT5 Strategies   

4:50 PM 5:10 PM

3:50 PM 4:10 PM

2:50 PM 3:10 PM

1:50 PM 2:10 PM

Networking Break

 

 

5:10 PM 6:00 PM

4:10 PM 5:00 PM

3:10 PM 4:00 PM

2:10 PM 3:00 PM

How to Shine Brightly in the Dark: Finding Productive Joy 

  • Shift culture positively   
  • Take talents into consideration   
  • Activate your voice    
  • Recognize your people   

Dr. Christie McMullen  
CEO: AIM...Analyze, Improve, Move  

6:00 PM 6:45 PM

5:00 PM 5:45 PM

4:00 PM 4:45 PM

3:00 PM 3:45 PM

Navigating the Future of Leadership: Bridging the Skills Gap and Combating Burnout

As the skills landscape evolves, leaders are not only tasked with bridging competency gaps but also combating the pervasive issue of burnout. Delve into the transformative realm of upskilling and reskilling initiatives, modern leadership strategies aimed at enhancing employee well-being. Uncover invaluable insights into fostering collaboration with leadership and upper management, aligning objectives, and fostering a unified team culture to mitigate burnout factors. 

Hannah Austin, MBA, CEO/Founder  
SheShatters, LLC.

6:45 PM 7:00 PM

5:45 PM 6:00 PM

4:45 PM 5:00 PM

3:45 PM 4:00 PM

Day 1 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

Conference Chair 
Ana Handshuh, Principal  
CAT5 Strategies  

7:00 PM 8:00 PM

6:00 PM 7:00 PM

5:00 PM 6:00 PM

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Networking Cocktail Reception

Castillo Lucena

Tuesday - December 10, 2024

10:15 AM 1:00 PM

9:15 AM 12:00 PM

8:15 AM 11:00 AM

7:15 AM 10:00 AM

Registration Desk Open

Castillo Lucena Foyer

10:15 AM 11:15 AM

9:15 AM 10:15 AM

8:15 AM 9:15 AM

7:15 AM 8:15 AM

Networking Breakfast

Alhambra Ballroom

10:15 AM 3:00 PM

9:15 AM 2:00 PM

8:15 AM 1:00 PM

7:15 AM 12:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Castillo Lucena

11:15 AM 11:30 AM

10:15 AM 10:30 AM

9:15 AM 9:30 AM

8:15 AM 8:30 AM

Welcome Remarks and Day One Takeaways

Ana Handshuh, Principal 
CAT5 Strategies 

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

10:30 AM 11:30 AM

9:30 AM 10:30 AM

8:30 AM 9:30 AM

You Are Spilling Your Most Precious Resource – The Personal and Professional Cost of Unknowingly Leaking Your Energy

You will learn how 

  • Decision fatigue, focus, and multitasking drain your brain's battery 
  • Toxic relationships, over-giving, worry, and fear put you into overdraft 
  • Working outside your zone of genius depletes you far more than you thought 
  • To shore up those holes in your energy bucket with easily integrated strategies  

Dr. Heather Denninston  
WELLFIT and FED 

12:30 PM 12:50 PM

11:30 AM 11:50 AM

10:30 AM 10:50 AM

9:30 AM 9:50 AM

Networking Break

12:50 PM 1:50 PM

11:50 AM 12:50 PM

10:50 AM 11:50 AM

9:50 AM 10:50 AM

The Stages of Individual Transition/Change

  • Learn how and when it’s time to make a significant change 
  • Name, discuss, and understand the stages the individual goes through when deciding to make a transition  
  • Identify which stage you are currently in and how to move forward with confidence  

Colleen Gianatasio, Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity and Coding Compliance   
CDPHP   

1:50 PM 3:00 PM

12:50 PM 2:00 PM

11:50 AM 1:00 PM

10:50 AM 12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Alhambra Ballroom

3:00 PM 3:45 PM

2:00 PM 2:45 PM

1:00 PM 1:45 PM

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

Shifting Management Culture for the New Generation

  • Discuss why the newer generations do not want to go into management and prefer to be individual contributors  
  • Tackle the challenges the industry is facing as manager are aging and retiring  
  • Debate the shift from traditional management roles to a value system leader and influencer 

Moderator: 
Dr. Christie McMullen  
CEO: AIM...Analyze, Improve, Move  

Savannah Gonsalves, MHA, BSN, RN, Director of Quality Improvement  
Hometown Health  

Tina Dueringer, RN, BSN, CCM, PCC, CEO, Principal Advisor  
Dueringer Advisors, Inc  

3:45 PM 4:45 PM

2:45 PM 3:45 PM

1:45 PM 2:45 PM

12:45 PM 1:45 PM

Becoming an Agent of Change

  • Learn the steps to become an influencer of change within your work, community, and household  
  • Dive into the unknown with confidence, while leading others  
  • Identify the changes you can make and learn how to relate to your zone of brilliance  

Kyra Valdez-Shipp, RN, MSN, CCM 
Peak Performance Solutions Group 

4:45 PM 5:00 PM

3:45 PM 4:00 PM

2:45 PM 3:00 PM

1:45 PM 2:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

Time dedicated to share lessons learned from the conference, finalize your action plan, and plan for the future.   

Conference Chair 
Ana Handshuh, Principal  
CAT5 Strategies