May 1st Agenda

Fellows will examine the attributes of great leaders. They will understand population health, the social determinants of health and the impact on healthcare delivery. Speakers will share local demographics and the latest Public Health metrics will be discussed.

In this session we will:

1. Introduce the Fellows and Overview the 2025 Program
2. Discuss the role of culture in building world class organizations
3. Describe and explore the current health of our community and discuss the factors impacting the health of our regional populations.
4. Describe and discuss current Public Health and Behavioral Health issues and actions being implemented to address them, including Violence as Public Health Crisis
5. Discuss the role and attributes of great leaders

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7:45 am - 8:15 am Breakfast and Networking

8:15 am - 9:15 am Welcome and Introductions
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network
Marcene “Marcy” Hotchkiss, Manager, Employee Well-Being Programs, Paychex
Sondra Imperati, VP Marketing, Northstar Network

9:15 am - 10:30 am Culture
Wade Norwood, Chief Executive Officer, Common Ground Health

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Community Health
Albert Blankley, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Common Ground Health

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Public Health including Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Marielena Vélez de Brown, MD, MPH, Acting Public Health Commissioner and Medical Director at Starlight Pediatrics, Department of Public Health, Monroe County, New York

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm The Role of the Leader
Linda Becker, President and Founder, Northstar Network

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Wrap-Up and "What will I do differently having spent the day together"?
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network

4:00 pm End