Jyric Sims was named chief executive officer at Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco in 2021. Together, both hospitals comprise over 700 acute care beds and 3,000 employees. Sims brings more than two decades of healthcare experience to the role. Prior to this position, Sims served from 2017 to 2021 as CEO of Medical…

Barbara Pryor is Chief Human Resource Office and Vice President of Human Resources at Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Barbara is an experienced executive with extensive experience leading and shaping Human Capital and Technology solutions across organizations. Human Capital Executive with responsibilities for the overall HR Strategy, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning & Development, Succession…

James A. Nixon serves as the Chief Operating Office at Meadows Regional Medical Center and is an innovative and passionate executive with over a decade of leadership experience in hospital and system level operations, service line development, turnarounds, mergers & acquisitions, system integration, employee engagement, community relations, strategy and entrepreneurship.  James completed his bachelor’s degree…

Lester McCollum II serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at University Chicago Medicine and is an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity and Risk Management Executive with over 25 years of experience spanning various industries. Presently he serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Chicago Medical Center. Les current manages a team size…

Jala Moore is the Director of Sales at Abbott Laboratories with a proven healthcare sales leader with a background in sales management, operations and training. Experienced in both the human and veterinary markets. Prior experience as an award-winning broadcast television journalist serving as news anchor: reporter, political and telethon host. Local reports featured in documentaries…

Adè Lawal is the President of Express Employment Professionals in Philadelphia; a recruitment firm he acquired in 2012. Express has served the Philadelphia market since 1989 and provides tailored recruitment services and all levels across many industries. Ade began his career at KPMG Consulting where he developed a strong operational and strategic skill set leading…

Rashard Johnson joined Atrium Health in February 2023 as the Senior Vice President, Market President– South with Atrium Health. Rashard is responsible for the oversight of the South Market and leads the development and day-to-day operations of key facilities. He is also responsible for forecasting and implementing market-focused business plans in support of the overall…

LeNita Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer for Vital Care Industries, Inc. She has been a key member of Vital Care’s Executive Leadership since its inception in 1984. Prior to Vital Care, she practiced nursing at various hospitals including the University of Chicago’s Wyler Children’s Hospital (now Comer Children’s Hospital) for eight years. Additionally, LeNita…

Philip Burton is the Managing Partner at DHR Global , and serves as a champion for inclusion, innovation and entrepreneurship. His superpower is connecting people, ideas and actions. Areas of expertise include business development, diversity recruiting, leadership development, DEI strategy, coaching and networking. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences and…

Tanya Blackmon is the president and founder of Auspen Consulting, LLC, and is a nationally recognized DEI executive with exceptional record of leadership, performance improvement, and revenue growth. Trusted advisor to boards and C-suite leaders, instrumental in leveraging and presenting DEI strategy in key business acquisitions. Led award-winning cultural change resulting in improved business performance.…