Name
14. From Potential to Power: Advancing the Next Wave of Healthcare Leaders
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Jenny Collopy, Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, The Christ Hospital Health Network
Linda Mchugh, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and People Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health
Keisha Mullings Smith, HCMBA, Vice President & Chief Consumer Experience Officer, UChicago Medicine
Steven Blair, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
Ethel Hoffman, MBA, FHFMA, Healthcare Executive, Tower Health System
Linda Mchugh, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and People Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health
Keisha Mullings Smith, HCMBA, Vice President & Chief Consumer Experience Officer, UChicago Medicine
Steven Blair, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
Ethel Hoffman, MBA, FHFMA, Healthcare Executive, Tower Health System
Description
This panel will focus on how health systems are identifying, developing, and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders. Executives will discuss leadership pipelines, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into transforming emerging talent into impactful leaders ready to guide healthcare’s future.
Location Name
East Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Topic Tag
Leadership & Strategy, Workforce, Clinical, AI, Leadership