Becker’s Women’s Leadership

In this episode, CeCe Brooks, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., shares how innovative pipeline programs, career development, and residency redesign are strengthening the nursing workforce. She also discusses key pediatric trends, including vaccine education and workforce readiness, and why investing in children’s health today shapes outcomes for generations.

In this episode, Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss removing barriers for clinicians and staff through tools like ambient listening. She also shares how the organization is expanding research efforts and strengthening partnerships to support workforce development and long-term growth.

In this episode, Diane L. Martin, MBA, CSSGB, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Managing Partner at Macan & Company and author of Women in Health, discusses the launch of her new platform and book highlighting 22 women leaders shaping the future of healthcare. She shares insights on leadership, equity driven innovation, and how mentorship, sponsorship, and governance can turn ideas into measurable change.

Join the Women In Health Leadership Panel & Book Launch at 6pm on March 26th 2026 at the USC Health Sciences Campus. Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-health-leadership-panel-official-book-launch-tickets-1978852600397?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this episode, Callie Miller, MHA, Hospital Chief Executive of Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, discusses strengthening workforce engagement, developing frontline leaders, and leveraging AI to reduce administrative burden for clinicians. She also shares how the organization is building a strong culture while advancing quality initiatives and expanding services to better meet community needs.

In this episode, Michelle McMacken, MD, Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, discusses expanding a systemwide lifestyle medicine program focused on preventing and improving chronic disease through nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and community support. She also shares how interdisciplinary care teams and group medical visits are helping patients achieve lasting health improvements.