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:
 
  • 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:

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Maureen Bell, MD

Physician Director, Health Equity, Vituity

Carla Braxton - Liz Engman

Carla C. Braxton MD, MBA, FACS

CMO, CQO, Surgical Intensivist, Houston Methodist West and Continuing Care Hospitals, Director, Physician Professional Development, HMPO

Elissa Charbonneau - Liz Engman

Elissa Charbonneau, DO

Chief Medical Officer, Encompass Health

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Angela Ward, RN, MBA, MSN, CPHQ, CPPS, FACHE

VP Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory and Accreditation, Performance Improvement, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Lily Henson New Headshot

Lily Henson, MD

CEO, Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Moderator:

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Molly Gamble

Vice President of Editorial, Becker's Healthcare