Name
01. Leading a Behavioral Health Organization in an Era of Constant Disruption
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Carl Hoopes, MS, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, GRAND Mental Health
Brandon Keppner, Chief Operating Officer, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic
Patrick Sanders, Group Chief Operating Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System & Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
Michelle Schafer, MS, CEAP, LMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Cooperative
Brandon Keppner, Chief Operating Officer, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic
Patrick Sanders, Group Chief Operating Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System & Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
Michelle Schafer, MS, CEAP, LMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Cooperative
Description
From workforce shortages to shifting reimbursement models and emerging technology, behavioral health executives face relentless change. This panel explores how leaders build resilient organizations, make decisive calls amid uncertainty, and keep teams focused on mission and quality care while navigating financial, regulatory, and operational disruption across the industry.
Session Type
Panel