Name
14. Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women Shaping Healthcare
Date & Time
Monday, April 28, 2025, 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Seanna-Kaye Denham-Wilks, PhD, CXO, FPCC, Chief Experience Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County
Jennifer McVan, Vice President, Physician Affairs, BayCare Health System
Maryam Saeri, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, UChicago Medicine
Susan Turney, MD, MS, FACP, FACMPE, Former Chief Executive Officer, Marshfield Clinic Health System
Colleen Koch, MD, MS, MBA, Group Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia Division
Jennifer McVan, Vice President, Physician Affairs, BayCare Health System
Maryam Saeri, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, UChicago Medicine
Susan Turney, MD, MS, FACP, FACMPE, Former Chief Executive Officer, Marshfield Clinic Health System
Colleen Koch, MD, MS, MBA, Group Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia Division




Description
The panel Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women Shaping Healthcare will highlight the pivotal role women play in driving innovation and leadership across the healthcare industry. Panelists will discuss the challenges women face in rising to executive positions and the strategies that have helped them overcome barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. The session will explore the importance of diversity in leadership for fostering more inclusive, effective healthcare systems and improving patient outcomes. Finally, experts will share inspiring stories and actionable advice for empowering the next generation of women leaders in healthcare, emphasizing mentorship, networking, and advocacy.
Location Name
Thought Leadership Stage (East Tower - Exhibit Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Holly Buckley, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP