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Women in Leadership: A SHSMD Podcast Hosted by HDR's Sarah Brownell

Women in Leadership

Sarah Brownell
Sarah Brownell

The Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development Podcast’s Women in Leadership series, hosted by HDR's Sarah Brownell, explores the inspiring journeys of women in healthcare leadership. Sarah, who has navigated her unique path to becoming our health strategic growth director, highlights the common threads of expertise, determination and passion that unite these remarkable stories.

Julie A. Freischlag: Chief Executive Officer at Wake Forest Baptist Health

In the fifth episode, Sarah spotlights Chief Executive Officer at Wake Forest Baptist Health Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(hon), DFSVS, MAMSE, whose distinguished career as a surgeon paved the way to multiple chief surgery positions, ultimately leading to her current role as CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health.

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Aimee Keller-Pickford: Chief Operating Officer of Advent Health in Almonte Springs

In the fourth episode, Sarah and Chief Operating Officer of Advent Health in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Aimee Keller-Pickford discuss how exploring unique opportunities, being "kindly assertive" and postive vulnerability led Keller-Pickford to be a key figure on the committee to build a new hospital.

Christine Alvero: Vice President, Hospital Operations at Moffitt McKinley Hospital

In the third episode, Sarah explores the intruguing story of how Christine Alvero, DPT, MBA, FACHE, went from athletic trainer to vice president of hospital operations at Moffitt McKinley Hospital.

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Morgan Jones: Vice President of Strategic Planning & Business Development at Duke Health

In the second episode, Sarah sits down with Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Duke Health Morgan Jones who shares powerful insights on resilience, adaptability and leadership, drawing upon personal experiences and emphasizing the importance of maintaining core values amidst change.

Lindsey Petrini: Chief Operating Officer of WellStar North Fulton Hospital

In the inaugural episode, Sarah sits down with Lindsey Petrini, Chief Operating Officer of WellStar North Fulton Hospital, to discuss the many transitions and turns on her career path and share advice with others who find themselves on a non-traditional professional journey. 

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