Women's Day Agenda

Discover the sessions and speakers on the agenda for this powerful and inspirational day

Included with your all-inclusive ticket, our brand-new Women’s Day is designed for anyone passionate about addressing the challenges women face in today’s workplace and unlocking new paths for career growth. Learn directly from leadership coaches, health care executives, and motivational speakers who will share actionable strategies and inspiration. Whether you’re just starting out or are an established senior leader, these sessions offer the tools, insights, and community to help you thrive.

9:00am - 9:10am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:10am - 10:00am

Leading in the Aftermath: Post-Crisis Trauma-Informed Leadership

When crisis strikes, leaders face the immense challenge of guiding their teams through uncertainty while addressing the trauma the workforce is experiencing. Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of a critical event or preparing for future challenges, this session covers the concepts and practical strategies to allow organizations to respond compassionately but effectively to critical incidents. 

Katharine Manning
Author of The Empathetic Workplace  
President of Blackbird DC   

10:00am - 10:10am

Reflective Moment

Pause, ponder, and power up! Take ten minutes to jot down your key takeaways, exchange insights with fellow attendees, and turn your reflections into an action plan you can use immediately. 

10:10am - 11:00am

Championing Access: One Woman’s Mission to Change Health Care

At the age of nine, Chanda Hinton’s life was forever changed. Through her lifelong experience navigating the world with a long-term physical disability, Chanda has made it her mission to empower others to make systematic change, but as importantly, to encourage individuals with a disability to advocate for their own body.   

  • Learn from Chanda’s inspiring journey navigating the world with a long-term physical disability and how it shaped her advocacy 

  • Gain insight into strategies for creating systemic impact and advocating for meaningful healthcare reform 

  • Learn how individual advocacy can transform lives and inspire legislative and organizational change 

Chanda Hinton, Founder/Senior Executive Director of the Chanda Center for Health
Chanda Center for Health Chanda Plan Foundation  

11:00am - 11:10am

Reflective Moment

Pause, ponder, and power up! Take ten minutes to jot down your key takeaways, exchange insights with fellow attendees, and turn your reflections into an action plan you can use immediately. 

11:10am - 11:30am

Networking Break

11:30am - 12:30pm

Leveraging YOU: Turning Personal Perspective into Professional Power

  • Discover how your background, identity, and lived experiences shape the way you approach challenges, innovate, and lead 

  • Learn how your individual lens directly influences patient care, organizational culture, and healthcare outcomes 

  • Build strategies to champion your unique perspective unapologetically as an asset to your team and organization 

Jennifer Sarrett, Founder
Disruptive Inclusion   

12:30pm - 1:15pm

Networking Lunch

1:15pm - 2:00pm

Fireside Chat

Namita Seth Mohta, MD
Hospitalist
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Internal Medicine 

Moderator: 
Laura Cooley, PhD, Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Patient Experience 

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Roundtable Discussions – Choose Your Own Adventure! 

Participate in two facilitated 25-minute roundtable discussions and deep dive with peers on timely topics in the industry.  

  • Wellness and Self-Care for Long-Term Goals: recharge and strategize! Explore practical ways to sustain your energy, focus, and career ambitions. 

  • Elevate Your Impact: share insights and tactics to build your brand and navigate career transitions with confidence. 

  • How to Lead in an AI World: Discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational strategy. 

  • Eliminating the Fear of Failure: learn how to turn setbacks into growth and embrace opportunities without hesitation.

    • Instructor: Natasha VanWright RN, SVP Clinical Operations, Belong Health 

  • I Am a New Leader, What Do I Need to Know?: get essential tips for thriving in new leadership roles and inspiring your team. 

  • I Am a Seasoned Leader, Now What?: explore strategies for mentoring, sustaining influence, navigating change, and balancing your priorities.  

  • Caregiver Generation: Employee Perspective: share solutions for managing teams balancing caregiving and workplace responsibilities. 

  • Finding a Board Seat: learn how to find mission-driven board opportunities that enrich your career and purpose.

    • Instructor: Nicole Blue, Sales Director-Arizona & Utah, Devoted Health  

3:00pm - 3:20pm

Networking Break

3:20pm - 4:15pm

The Power of the Ask: Gain Hands-On Negotiation Skills

  • Learn proven techniques to negotiate salary, promotions, resources, and opportunities with clarity and poise 

  • Engage in role-play exercises designed to simulate real-world negotiation challenges 

  • Leave with a personalized toolkit of strategies to apply to your next negotiation 

Ashleigh Shelby Rossette 
Duke University  

4:15pm - 4:25pm

Reflective Moment

Pause, ponder, and power up! Take ten minutes to jot down your key takeaways, exchange insights with fellow attendees, and turn your reflections into an action plan you can use immediately. 

4:25pm - 4:30pm

Closing Remarks

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hoops & Happy Hour - Welcome Cocktail Reception

Come back together with all RISE National attendees and step into the spirit of March Madness at our welcome cocktail reception in the Exhibit Hall! Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and vendors in a friendly, lively atmosphere. Rep your favorite team - whether it’s your alma mater or your bracket pick - and join us for an evening of camaraderie and conversation with colleagues, speakers, and sponsors. 

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