Bridging Academia to Industry (Hybrid: Live in Chicago and Virtual via Zoom)

Council members gathered ahead of the 2025 Fall Leadership Excellence Summit at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, with additional members joining via Zoom. Our industry panelists, Jeanne Armentrout (retired CAO, Carilion Clinic and NCHL Board Member) and Jeannine Phillips (Director, Organizational Development, Northwell Health), opened the session by sharing what’s top of mind for healthcare leaders as we move into 2026. Their insights sparked a rich dialogue with our academic members, surfacing key themes and opportunities as we look ahead to the coming year.