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The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member David Blumenthal Former President, The Commonwealth Fund; Professor, Practice Public Health Harvard Chan School of Public HealthDr. David Blumenthal, a leader who has made significant contributions at the intersection of medicine, policy, and innovation, sits down with host Douglas Riddle on this episode of The Treasure Hunt. Cited as one of Modern HealthCare’s 100 most influential healthcare leaders and 50 most influential physician executives several times throughout his 35 year career, Dr. Blumenthal is an inspiration and mentor to many in the healthcare industry.With a career marked by groundbreaking research, renowned teaching, and pivotal roles in health policy, Dr. Blumenthal's insights offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare.
2026-02-1825 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Monica Davy Senior Vice President and Chief Culture, Belonging, and Impact Officer Vizient, IncIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle talks with Monica Davy, Senior Vice President and Chief Culture of Belonging and Impact Officer at Vizient. Listen as Monica reflects on the motivations that led her to law school, including inspiration from an unlikely and unconventional source: her great-aunt’s love of soap operas.She candidly discusses the importance of self-reflection and awareness of external pressures in career choices and highlights how she encourages her own children to pursue their passions authentically.You’ll also hear about her transition from traditional legal work to conf...
2026-01-2126 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Joanne M. Conroy, MD CEO and President Dartmouth HealthIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle welcomes Dr. Joanne Conroy, the CEO and President of Dartmouth Health. With a rich background as an anesthesiologist and a remarkable leadership journey spanning several senior roles, Dr. Conroy shares her insights on navigating complex challenges in healthcare.In this candid conversation, she recounts a pivotal moment in her career when she was thrust into a leadership role to save her department from financial crisis. Discover how she tackled the issues head-on, demonstrating not only her leadership acumen but also her commitment to service and problem-solving.
2025-12-1032 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Darcey Lynn Cobbs-Lomax Executive Director of Health Equity and Community Impact, Yale New Haven HealthIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, The Carol Emmott Foundation welcomes Darcey Lynn Cobbs-Lomax, Executive Director of the Office of Health Equity and Community Impact at Yale New Haven Health. With over 13 years of experience at Yale New Haven Health, Darcey shares her compelling journey, highlighting her commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare access.Drawing from her personal history as a Black woman growing up directly following the Civil Rights Era, Darcey emphasizes how her familial experiences shaped her view on health access, education, and the broader community impact. Throughout the discussion, Darcey reflects on h...
2025-11-1228 min
Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in MedicineEpisode 149: Fostering Gender Parity in Healthcare Leadership with Felisa Schneider“Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored.” What does that mean and why does it matter? Listen in to my conversation with Felisa Schneider to out and learn why improving gender parity in leadership is a win for everyone.
Felisa Schneider is the Chief Operating Officer of the Carol Emmott Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to achieving gender parity in healthcare leadership and governance. Her passion is supporting women in all different industries.
Connect with Ms. Schneider at the Carol Emmott Foundation or on LinkedIn.
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2025-10-2830 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Andrew Wiesenthal, MD, SM Managing Director (Retired), Deloitte Consulting, LLPIn this podcast episode from The Treasure Hunt, Dr. Andrew Wiesenthal, a seasoned pediatrician and mentor to the Carol Emmott Fellows, discusses his extensive background and experiences in pediatrics, public health, and consulting.The conversation begins with the fun exploration of Dr. Wiesenthal's time spent as a disc jockey during his college years, offering an intriguing glimpse into his diverse interests before transitioning to medicine. He shares insights into his time as an epidemic intelligence service officer with the CDC, emphasizing his journey through the world of pediatric infectious diseases and the connections he formed within the...
2025-10-1531 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Denise Brooks-Williams Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henry Ford Health SystemIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Doug Riddle talks with Denise Brooks-Williams, an esteemed leader and mentor on the Carol Emmott Leadership Council.Denise shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to becoming the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Henry Ford Health System. With over 30 years of service in healthcare, Denise discusses her extensive experience leading diverse divisions within the health system and her ongoing commitment to community service.Listen as Denise reflects on her educational journey, her experiences in a diverse high school and university, and the significant...
2025-09-1724 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Marna Borgstrom Retired Chief Executive Officer, Yale New Haven Health and Yale New Haven HospitalIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Douglas Riddle sits down with Marna Borgstrom, the former CEO of Yale New Haven Health, who has dedicated nearly four decades to serving the healthcare needs of Connecticut. With a wealth of experience and numerous accolades, including three honorary doctorates, Marna shares her insights on the distinction between the current US "sick care" system and the potential for a truly effective healthcare system. She emphasizes the importance of investing not only in healthcare delivery but also in social infrastructure like education, housing, and community resources that can lead to healthier lives for...
2025-08-2026 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Carolyn Carpenter, MHA, FACHE President, National Capital Region Johns Hopkins Health SystemIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Douglas Riddle sits down with Carolyn Carpenter, a trailblazing leader and one of the inaugural Carol Emmott Fellows. Carolyn shares knowledge gleaned throughout her journey from Duke University to her current role as president of the National Capital Region at Johns Hopkins. With helpful professional insights, she delves into the significance of community and connection among women leaders, emphasizing how the Carol Emmott Fellowship has enhanced her approach to leadership and mentorship. Throughout their conversation, Carolyn reflects on the evolution of the Fellowship program, highlighting the importance of self-exploration a...
2025-07-1625 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member S. Monica Soni Chief Medical Officer, Covered CaliforniaIn this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Douglas Riddle welcomes Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California and Carol Emmott Fellowship Class of 2023. With an impressive background that includes leadership roles in major health institutions and a teaching position at UCLA, Monica shares her insights on the evolving role of a chief medical officer, particularly in the unique context of a state health exchange. Their conversation delves into the importance of visibility and effective communication in healthcare, discussing how Monica's experience in the Carol Emmott Fellowship has t...
2025-06-1926 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Kevin Mahoney CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemThe Treasure Hunt’s most recent episode features Kevin Mahoney, the CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Perelman School of Medicine. Alongside host Douglas Riddle, listeners will explore Kevin's impactful leadership style, emphasizing empathy as a core value in healthcare. Kevin reflects on a transformative summer during his youth that shaped his perspectives and career. He recounts pivotal experiences, including an influential conversation with a real estate developer and a serious accident that landed him in the hospital. Through these stories, Kevin illustrates the importance of resilience, teamwork, and the desire to create a better world, which ha...
2025-05-2128 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Marcia Alesan Dawkins, PhD Senior Research Scientist, Center for Creative Leadership, Leading Expert in Equity and Strategic CommunicationIn this episode, Marcia Alesan Dawkins, senior research scientist at the Center for Creative Leadership, public speaker, author of four books including Clearly Invisible, Racial Passing and the Color of Cultural Identity, expert storyteller, and regular speaker for The Carol Emmott Foundation, discusses her ideas about the meaning of identity. Marcia shares her profound take on sincerity over conformity and grapples with the notion that we don’t just have one story in life, but rather a larger culmination of stories that we present to the world. Listen as Marcia explains her personal exploration of identity and presents a pr...
2025-04-1630 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Ruth Williams-Brinkley, RN, MSN, FACHE Regional President (retired) of Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic RegionThis episode of The Treasure Hunt presents a discussion with Ruth Williams-Brinkley, a member of the Carol Emmott Leadership Council and a highly sought-after mentor for Carol Emmott Fellows. With accolades that include a top 100 most influential leader in healthcare, a top 25 woman in healthcare, and a top 25 minority executive in healthcare, Ruth has accumulated invaluable knowledge and experience throughout her many years as an industry leader.Listen as Ruth shares insights gleaned from an impressive career that began as a bedside nurse in Chicago and ended with her retirement from the Kaiser Foundation Mid-Atlantic, where she...
2025-03-1235 minThe Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview SeriesMeet Community Member Mary A. Pittman, Dr PH Emeritus, President and CEO Public Health Institute CEF Founding MemberIn this episode, Mary Pittman, one of the founders of The Carol Emmott Foundation and former president and CEO of the Public Health Institute, shares highlights from her remarkable career in public health, including Carol Emmott’s influence in shaping her career trajectory. Mary talks about the importance of building a network that focuses on building social capital among peers, the value of advocacy, real life examples of mentoring other women, and personal stories of her current interests in Italy and art.
2025-02-1226 min
New Day with Sybil AmutiWhat Every Woman Needs to Know About Lung CancerDid you know that...- 1 IN 16 PEOPLE will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime- LUNG CANCER kills almost 3 times as many women as breast cancer- Approximately 127,070 AMERICAN LIVES are lost annually to lung cancer.And there's much more to be learned about lung cancer and how it's affecting women.This week Sybil is joined by Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee to discuss everything we need to know to protect ourselves from lung cancer + the environmental impacts that increase the rates of lung cancer diagnosis in black...
2024-08-2336 min
The Bold LoungeCarolyn Carpenter: Exploring Bold Patterns of PossibilitySend a textAbout This EpisodeCarolyn Carpenter defines boldness as going beyond our limiting dimensions. She encourages us to push back against self-imposed boundaries and open ourselves to the possibilities that life offers. As President of Johns Hopkins National Capital Region and a mother of two, she discusses how this boldness manifests in both our personal and professional journeys. Carolyn encourages us to not allow the limitations we put on ourselves to restrict our potential to live authentically. It’s not only about managing our energy, but about letting go of fear an...
2023-10-1339 min
Master Your Healthcare CareerGuidelines for Success: What Future Female Healthcare Leaders Need to KnowToday’s episode features two successful senior level executive women in healthcare. We have Gayle Capozzalo, MSPH, Executive Director of The Equity Collaborative, which is part of the Carol Emmott Foundation - a national nonprofit dedicated to achieving fully inclusive gender equity in healthcare leadership and governance and retired Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer of Yale New Haven Health System. Also joining us is Morgan Jones, MSPH, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development for Duke Health and Board Member of the Carol Emmott Foundation. Morgan was previously interim assistant director (Assistant Chief Oper...
2022-08-1032 min
Healthcare Executive PodcastPressing the Accelerator on Gender Diversity in Healthcare LeadershipGayle Capozzalo, FACHE, executive director of The Equity Collaborative at the Carol Emmott Foundation examines the imperative for the healthcare industry to create a fully inclusive leadership pipeline. Gayle shares her own inspiration and leadership journey with host Chris Coraggio, and discusses the evidence-based changes to policies and practices that can help bring about equity for women leaders.
2020-02-1900 min