SCHEDULE
2023 Health Leadership Conference Schedule (PDF)
2023 Health Leadership Conference
February 7 – 9, 2023
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
Miami, FL
As Catalysts for Change on behalf of patients, NHC members are called to lead on the major issues of the day, and to leverage opportunities in the environment in service of their mission. The content of this year’s meeting is organized to support attendees on leading and leveraging.
Tuesday, February 7
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Little Havana Food & Cultural Tour (Pre-registration required)
A 2.5-hour (or ½ mile) walking tour in a small group setting. The original Little Havana Food & Cultural Walking Tour
explores the rich history and culinary delights of a vibrant neighborhood. The neighborhood is well-known for its many
historical, political, culinary, and artistic contributions to Miami’s culture.
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. NHC Board Lunch
2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration Open
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Catalysts for Change – Financial Leadership in Uncertain Times
Introduction By:
• Randy Rutta, CEO, National Health Council
Speaker:
• Sabeen Perwaiz, Executive Director, Florida Nonprofit Alliance
• Janetta Cravens,Senior Consultant for Governance and Strategy, BoardVeritas
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Connect and Collaborate Session for Senior Staff
Come meet senior staff from other NHC member organizations and connect on topics of mutual interest which include,
but are not limited to:
- Hybrid Workplace
- Recruitment, Hiring, Retention
- Fundraising and Resource Management
- Patient Engagement
- DEI and Health Equity
- Bring discussion topics of your own to share
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Break
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Small Group Discussions and Report Out
• Sabeen Perwaiz, Executive Director, Florida Nonprofit Alliance
• Janetta Cravens,Senior Consultant for Governance and Strategy, BoardVeritas
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Opening & Networking Reception
• Live Music with 6-piece music band, Caesar Vera Y Su Nuevoson
• 6:30 p.m. Opening Remarks by Randy Rutta
• Open Bar & Heavy Hors D’ Oeuvres
Wednesday, February 8
6:30 – 7:15 a.m. NHC Fitness Class (Pre-registration required)
What a great way to jumpstart your morning! Start the day with a fitness class that focuses on both cardio and
resistance training. The instructor-led class will include a modifier and intensifier for every single move, making this
class uniquely accessible to people of ALL fitness levels. Attendees may go at their own pace and increase the intensity whenever they like. No equipment is needed.
7:30 – 5:45 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast Discussion Roundtable
1. Large Voluntary Health Agencies (VHAs) (Invitation only)
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Conference Breakfast
9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Opening Remarks and Conference Objectives
• Kenny Mendez, President & CEO, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• Randy Rutta, CEO, National Health Council
9:40 – 10:25 a.m. Leverage: Innovation at a Tipping Point
This session will focus on the shifting roles of the physician, patient, and caregiver in today’s complex healthcare
environment. This exploration on the future of healthcare will entice participants with the possibilities, while
considering the fears that can hold us back from embracing new ways of doing things.
Introduction:
• Kenny Mendez, President & CEO, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Keynote Speaker:
• John Nosta, Innovation Theorist
10:25 – 10:35 a.m. Break
10:35 – 11:20 a.m. Reactor Panel to Keynote
How is your organization thinking about innovation and technology for your disease area? What are the
opportunities, and fears that you observe?
Moderator:
• Steven Taylor, President & CEO, The Arthritis Foundation
Panelists:
• Barbara Collura, President & CEO, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
• Calaneet Balas, President & CEO, ALS Association
11:20 – 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lead: The Patient Advocacy Community’s Role in Assuring Better Access
Introduction by:
• Michael Osso, President & CEO at Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Speaker:
• Kenneth E. Thorpe, Ph.D., Chairman, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease; Robert W. Woodruff Professor
and Chair, Department of Health Policy & Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
12:15 – 5:15 p.m. Headshots for Professionals (Pre-registration required)
In need of a new or updated professional headshot? Your professional headshot should show you as an authoritative
figure, which helps in making a dynamic first impression. Gustavo Fernandez Photography will provide high quality
photographic services for attendees of the 2023 Health Leadership Conference.
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Leverage: Current Policy and Advocacy Landscape
Introduction:
• Jeff Todd, President & CEO, Prevent Blindness
Speaker:
• Kelly Brantley, Practice Director, Avalere Health
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Lead: Strengthening the Role of, and Respect for, Patient Generated Data
For over a decade, the tide of progress in human health has steadily shifted towards greater access and influence for
patients – especially in the US. Join us for a conversation on how this dynamic moment presents both towering
opportunities and unexpected challenges for patient organizations.
Introduction by:
• Lisa Butler, Executive Director, GBS/CIDP Foundation International
Speakers:
• William Lawrence, Senior Director, Patient and Provider Associations, Healthcare Solutions, IQVIA
• David Voccola, Senior Principal & Global Strategy Lead, IQVIA Integrated Health Practice
• Alexandra Weiss, Director, Nonprofit Strategy, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Solutions, IQVIA
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Lead: A Fireside Chat about Progress on Health Equity
The nonprofit health and patient advocacy sector are critical community support elements in the lives of millions
of Americans experiencing chronic health conditions. Dr. Wendy Ellis founded and leads the Building Community
Resilience (BCR) collaborative which seeks to improve the health of children, families, and communities by
fostering engagement between grassroots community services and public and private systems to develop a
protective buffer against Adverse Childhood Experiences
(ACEs) occurring in Adverse Community Environments (ACEs). This conversation will expand thinking on the
context and impact of the communities built and sustained by patient advocate leaders.
Moderator:
• LaVarne Burton, President & CEO, American Kidney Fund
Speaker:
• Wendy Ellis, Assistant Professor at GWU and Director, Center for Community Resilience at the Milken
Institute
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Break
4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Leverage: Attendees “Show & Tell”
• Sign up in advance to have 5 minutes to enlighten your colleagues with success stories, “ah
ha” moments, emerging best practices, pitfalls, partner opportunities, and other news to inform and inspire.
Hosted by:
• Leah Howard, President and CEO, National Psoriasis Foundation
• Eric Racine, Vice President & US Country Head, Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy, Sanofi
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Partner Networking Reception
Connect with those you’ve met throughout the day on topics of mutual interest
• Live Music by Greg Diamond and Alex Hernandez
• 5:15 p.m. Welcome Remarks by Susan Gaffney
• Open Bar & Light Hors D’ Oeuvres
6:00 p.m. Attendees are free for the evening. Dinner on your own.
Thursday, February 9
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Conference Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. Opening Remarks & Conference Reflections
Remarks by:
• Randy Rutta, CEO, National Health Council
• Charles Henderson, CEO, American Diabetes Association
• Michael Zincone, US Senior Director of Patient Advocacy, Pfizer
9:10 – 9:45 a.m. Lead: From Chief Executive to Chief Influencer
In today’s hybrid and remote work environment, senior leaders have no choice but to leverage new communications
tools to reach and influence their audiences. But executives are right to wonder, “Is social media even safe for my
brand these days? And is it the best place to find my audience?” Some of the most successful chief executives have
embraced a new role: chief influencer. They inspire others to follow them – both literally and figuratively. Among the
digital channels available, LinkedIn has emerged as the go-to social media platform for leaders to interact with their
colleagues, their customers and the communities who matter.
Whether you seek to demonstrate thought leadership in your industry, build your brand among partners, recruit the
best talent for your organization, or engage your current workforce, this session will challenge you to embrace the
role of chief influencer.
Introduction by:
• Sue Peschin, President & CEO, Alliance for Aging Research
Keynote Speaker:
• Anthony Shop, Co-Founder + Chief Strategy Officer, Social Driver
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Leverage: Attendees “Show & Tell”
Sign up in advance to have 5 minutes to enlighten your colleagues with success stories, “ah ha” moments,
emerging best practices, pitfalls, partner opportunities, and other news to inform and inspire.
Hosted by:
• Diana Gray, President & CEO, Hydrocephalus Association
• Devin Jopp, CEO, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Leverage: The Relationship Between Philanthropy and Mission Impact
The past several years have presented both tremendous challenges and opportunities in the health ecosystem. The
philanthropic community is a critical partner to the nonprofit health sector in driving progress for patients. This
session will explore both sides of the partnerships creating the future of social impact.
Introduction by:
• Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO, Mental Health America
Speaker:
• Kevin Allan, Executive Vice President, Changing Our World
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
• Jeff Todd, President & CEO, Prevent Blindness
• Randy Rutta, CEO, National Health Council
12:00 p.m. Grab & Go Lunch Provided for Conference Attendees