2026 HBA STAR: Dr. Loddie Foose
"The HBA STAR Award is a powerful reminder to me that lasting global impact is never the work of one person, but of many people coming together in service of a shared mission. I am deeply grateful to the HBA for this honor and see it as an opportunity to further champion representative leadership and equitable access in ways that strengthen our collective future."
- Dr. Loddie Foose
Dr. Loddie Foose, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is recognized as the 2026 HBA STAR for her extraordinary volunteer leadership at the HBA and the lasting impact she has had on expanding the association’s global reach. Drawing on her experience as a multinational healthcare executive and her tenure at Boston Consulting Group, CSL, Baxter, and Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Foose has devoted her life to empowering organizations and individuals to lead with purpose and impact.
Active in the HBA community for more than a decade, Dr. Foose founded and later served as Global Chair for Women in Healthcare (WIH) Give Back, which grew into one of the association’s largest global member networks. As Global Lead for Geographic Expansion, Loddie spearheaded the launch of new HBA branches worldwide, partnering closely with HBA staff and Member Leaders to build scalable resources and networks that expanded leadership development opportunities across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and beyond. Through these efforts, Dr. Foose has strengthened the HBA’s international presence, creating a platform where professionals everywhere can connect, grow, and lead with meaningful impact.