Bold Leadership

This 1-day virtual conference endeavors to prepare and equip early and mid-career Black women in healthcare roles who desire to embrace the mantle of leadership.

Attendees will:

• Increase exposure to Black women executive leaders
• Learn strategies for career elevation and pathways to executive-level leadership
• Understand how to leverage and amplify unique perspective as a Black woman
• Expand the professional network of Black women leaders with shared experiences
• Create a community of support and empowerment for Black women in leadership

Keynote Speaker

Kim McLarin is the author of three critically-acclaimed novels, several essay collections and the bibilomemoir James Baldwin's Another Country: Bookmarked. She is co-author of Growing Up X by Ilyasah Shabazz. Her work has appeared in the New England Review, the Sewanee Review, The Sun Magazine, The Root, Slate, The Washington Post, The New York Times and many other publications. She is a former staff writer for The Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times. She appears regularly on Basic Black, the longest running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color, produced at WGBH. She is Professor of Creative Writing and Interim Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Emerson College. Her most recent book is Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed.

Liberate Your Leadership:

Authenticity in Transformative Healthcare

Do you want to play the game or change the game? In the evolving world of healthcare, it's time to rewrite the playbook on leadership. As Black women, our unique lived experiences offer invaluable perspectives that can drive transformative change.

This session invites panelists who have unapologetically embraced their authentic selves, leveraging their backgrounds as Black women to champion new leadership styles. Learn how you, too, can liberate your leadership and set new precedents in healthcare.

Lifting as We Climb: Intergenerational Legacies of Leadership

Every generation of Black women leaders stands on the shoulders of the giants who came before them. As the sun sets on the illustrious careers of some of our most distinguished Black women healthcare executives, there's a wealth of wisdom, lessons, and insights waiting to be shared.

Join us for a poignant session where these pioneering leaders reflect on their impactful journeys. They'll delve into the moments that defined their careers, the allies who bolstered their paths, and the adversities they transformed into strengths. With one foot in the past and an eye on the future, our panelists aim to bridge the generational gap, arming emerging executives with the sage advice they wish they'd known earlier.

Everyday Something has Tried to Kill Me and has Failed

Lucille Clifton's words resonate deeply when we speak of Black maternal morbidity: "Everyday something has tried to kill me and failed." Black women have continually showcased resilience, strength, and an undying spirit in the face of such daunting challenges. But resilience alone is not the solution. It's time to turn the tide.

When it comes to addressing the severe disparities of Black maternal morbidity, Black women are not just victims but also the vanguard. So, who better to spearhead this transformation than Black women themselves?

This session convenes groundbreaking experts and champions of change, illuminating the harsh realities while also spotlighting avenues for tangible, impactful solutions.

Black Women In Healthcare Leadership...Where Are We Now?

80% of C- Suite positions are held by white males.

Women only represent about 23% of C-Suite positions; however, 96% of these women are white

So, is it really surprising that Black women receive a lower quality of care in our health care systems than white women?

When Black women are:

• 3x more likely to die of pregnancy-related death
• reporting feeling unseen by their healthcare providers
• missing from the highest levels of healthcare leadership
  

This is an injustice, but it is also a business problem

Sis, Embrace the Mantle!

It is in this spirit that we've created this conference. We want to equip Black women healthcare professionals to embrace the mantle of leadership and advocacy passed on to us from our foremothers.

Leveraging our collective skills and abilities to improve healthcare outcomes for Black women by first elevating ourselves and committing to lift as we climb.