HBA Think Tank Solutions Summit Schedule

ThinkForward Talk #1 : The Blueprint We've Ignored: Why Women's Health is the Key to Breakthrough Science

Presenter(s): Oriana Kraft, Founder, FemTechnology

For decades, medicine treated women as anomalies. But what if the future of longevity, brain health, and chronic disease is locked inside the female body? By closing the data gap, we don't just serve women, we unlock the next era of precision medicine for all.

Staying the Course: The Power of Executive Leadership in Closing the Women's Health Gap

Moderator: Mary Stutts, CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA)

Panelists: Kathryn Godburn Schubert, MPP, CAE, President & CEO, Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR); Dr. Eliza Lo Chin, MD, MPH, Executive Director, American Medical Women's Association (AMWA); Jonathan Webb, MPH, MBA, CEO, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) 

In today’s rapidly evolving environment, programs and policies that center women’s health and well-being are increasingly vulnerable to disruption. But one fact remains unchanged: women make up more than 70% of the global healthcare workforce, and they are the primary healthcare decision-makers and caregivers in most families. Supporting their health is not optional —it’s a workforce imperative and a driver of patient outcomes and system-wide resilience.

This powerful opening panel features healthcare association executives who have long championed the importance of women’s health as foundational to public health and organizational sustainability. Together, these leaders will explore how the healthcare industry can sustain momentum, preserve trust with the communities they serve, and reinforce the business imperative of prioritizing women’s health and well-being. 

In a moment where doing so is both more challenging and more essential than ever, this conversation will highlight what bold, sustained leadership looks like — and why women’s health must remain central to a future-ready healthcare ecosystem.

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Judith Joseph

Menopause and Mental Health: Tools for Thriving

Dr. Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, and a clinical assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center. She has conducted several clinical research studies in women’s mental health as the Principal Investigator of her research lab, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine. She is on the medical advisory board of Let’s Talk Menopause, a national non-profit organization.

Join Dr. Judith for an enlightening discussion on the T.I.E.S. method, designed to help differentiate between menopause-related mood changes and major depressive disorder. The talk will explore how hormonal fluctuations during menopause can mimic depressive symptoms. You’ll learn to apply the biopsychosocial model to understand these changes, focusing on biological, psychological, and social factors. You will gain practical tools for managing symptoms and improving mental health during this transition, empowering you with knowledge and strategies for navigating menopause effectively.
 

Advancing Women’s Health: Emerging Insights from the [w]Health Index

Presenter(s): Paula Bellostas Muguerza, Kearney

Launched in January 2025, the [w]Health Index is helping organizations across the healthcare ecosystem and beyond to turn intention into action. In this session, we’ll share early findings, highlight emerging trends, and explore how closing the gender health gap can unlock tangible business impact - including recoverable productivity.

ThinkForward Talk #2 : Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Action – Turning Pain into Purpose

Presenter: Clayton Anderson, Chairman, SHINE With Joy Foundation

What happens when the personal becomes a public mission? Clayton Anderson shares his journey from personal tragedy to purpose-driven advocacy for Black maternal health and greater access and advancement for women in STEM. With a focus on men as change agents, he challenges leaders to lift others up — not for praise, but to use their platform to push progress.

From Insights to Action: An Interactive Dive into the Data 

Presenter(s): LaToya Tapscott, The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association; Petrina Hurtado, The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

Join us for a dynamic and interactive unveiling of new findings from the HBA Think Tank’s latest research initiative, Mental Health, Wellness & Work: A Survey of the Healthcare Industry. This study explores how mental health and wellness are experienced in the workplace by professionals across the healthcare ecosystem—and what organizations must do to meet the moment.

In an environment where well-being is both a human and business imperative, this session will move beyond traditional presentation to active engagement. Through live polling, real-time data interpretation, and facilitated discussion, we’ll examine key insights around burnout, psychological safety, workplace benefits, and the cultural factors influencing health and productivity.

Together, we’ll explore how companies can translate these findings into tangible strategies that support a healthier, more sustainable workforce—particularly for women working across healthcare and life sciences.

Come ready to listen, reflect, and take part in shaping the future of workplace wellness.

ThinkForward Talk #3: Speaker TBD

In just 10 minutes, each 'ThinkForward' Talk delivers an impactful, thought-provoking message designed to spark new conversations and solutions.