The leadership landscape — Strategies for women transforming healthcare
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Women in healthcare leadership continue to face outsized challenges — from implicit bias to unequal expectations. However, it's become clear that when women occupy the C-suite, quality, culture and financial performance all benefit.
In this session — led by Becker's Vice President of Editorial, Molly Gamble — five women healthcare executives will share lessons from their own leadership journeys. Panelists will detail the strategies that helped them earn trust, lead change and mentor the next generation.
Whether you're a current executive or on your way there, this session offers honest reflection and practical insights.
Key takeaways:
In this session — led by Becker's Vice President of Editorial, Molly Gamble — five women healthcare executives will share lessons from their own leadership journeys. Panelists will detail the strategies that helped them earn trust, lead change and mentor the next generation.
Whether you're a current executive or on your way there, this session offers honest reflection and practical insights.
Key takeaways:
- How to build executive presence while staying authentic
- Real-world lessons on overcoming bias and managing visibility
- Ways to support, mentor and sponsor the next wave of women leaders
Presenters:
Maureen Bell, MD
Physician Director, Health Equity, Vituity
Carla C. Braxton MD, MBA, FACS
CMO, CQO, Surgical Intensivist, Houston Methodist West and Continuing Care Hospitals, Director, Physician Professional Development, HMPO
Elissa Charbonneau, DO
Chief Medical Officer, Encompass Health
Angela Ward, RN, MBA, MSN, CPHQ, CPPS, FACHE
VP Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory and Accreditation, Performance Improvement, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Lily Henson, MD
CEO, Piedmont Augusta Hospital
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