Announcing the HBA’s 2025 Q2 Key Liaison Awardees
The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) is proud to announce its Q2 honorees for the 2025 Key Liaison Awards.
The Key Liaison Award recognizes outstanding HBA Corporate Partner liaisons who exemplify excellence through sustained collaboration, meaningful contributions to partner engagement, and strong leadership in championing the HBA relationship. Honorees consistently demonstrate initiative, effective problem-solving, and a deep commitment to advancing the HBA’s mission.
Samantha Grant
Culture & Belonging Business Partner, GE Healthcare
"Congratulations, Samantha! Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Samantha Grant, whose leadership and commitment to both individual and organizational growth are truly inspiring. A strategic and creative leader, Samantha has played a pivotal role in championing the Women and Men of GE Healthcare and advancing meaningful change. Her contributions as a Key Liaison have made a lasting impact, and her dedication to our HBA partnership has been invaluable. Samantha, thank you for your continued support. It’s an honor to work with you and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together. #HBAimpact” -Lanesha Whitefield, Sr. Corporate Partner Engagement Account Manager, HBA
Chloe Stern
Manager, Daiichi Sankyo
“Congratulations, Chloe! Throughout our business partnership, I have come to truly admire your consistent patience, grace, and warmth. Your commitment as a Key Liaison for Daiichi Sankyo has had a profound impact. Working with you has been an absolute joy, and I deeply value our collaboration. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Your contributions extend far beyond our direct interactions, and I am grateful to have you as an exceptional partner both personally and for the HBA. #HBAimpact” -Rob Smith, Senior Manager, Corporate Accounts, HBA
Mark Kelley
Sr Director, HR, Cognizant
“Congratulations, Mark, on receiving the Key Liaison award. This is a well-deserved recognition of your outstanding leadership and creativity. Your ability to think outside of the box and develop new opportunities for members to connect within Cognizant has truly made a remarkable impact. You are deeply invested in the growth and development of your members, and it shines through in everything you do. It’s a pleasure to work with you; your collaboration, both with me and with your internal team, reflects your strong commitment to serving not just your colleagues but the broader membership as well. Thank you for all you do to foster engagement, opportunity, and connection. #HBAImpact” -Gabrielle Todd, Account Manager, Corporate Partner Engagement, HBA
The HBA extends its sincere appreciation to Samantha, Chloe, and Mark for their exemplary leadership and continued commitment to advancing our mission. Your contributions as Key Liaisons are instrumental in strengthening our partnerships and driving progress across the healthcare industry. Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!