Eddie L. Beard Jr., FACHE
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, N.C.
"Participation in this program will provide me with a 'sounding board' and independent viewpoint regarding things I can do to continue to promote diversity within the organization."
Lily Jung Henson, MD
Chief of Neurology
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta
"I see opportunities to encourage others like me to aim for greater leadership roles, no matter gender or racial background, to take that next step and improve the world of healthcare and the health of our communities."
LTC Charlotte L. Hildebrand, FACHE
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
U.S. Army Medical Department
Kailua, Hawaii
"The Executive Diversity Program provides a unique, developmental opportunity through mentorship, educational programming, and career assessments. Knowledge gained from the program will help me further advance and discover new ways to support the diversity and inclusion efforts within military medicine and beyond."
Shanna Johnson
Vice President, Clinical Quality Analytics and Improvement
Trinity Health
Livonia, Mich.
"I believe more deliberate programs and mentorship are required if organizations are truly committed to changing the face of the executive office. This program will enlighten me, elevate my thinking and increase my advancement opportunities."
Roxanne R. Rosa
Executive Director
University Health System
San Antonio, Texas
"The program's combination of self-exploration, executive-specific education, mentoring and the opportunity to interact with individuals who share my experiences and are pursing the same goals, will empower me to fill in the gap and help others do the same."
Joi N. Torrence-Hill
Director, Transaction and Integration Management
City of Hope
Pasadena, Calif.
"I recognize that diversity is a critical component lacking in healthcare leadership and requires dedicated efforts to ensure leaders of organizations reflect the workforce, patients, families and communities they serve."