Leadership in Action: Conversations with HBA Rising Stars and Luminaries

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When:  May 13, 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00 (ET)
Step into an inspiring conversation designed for members seeking guidance, connection, and real world insight from HBA Luminaries and rising leaders. This empowering dialogue brings together accomplished decision makers who have navigated the complexities of the healthcare ecosystem while creating pathways that support fair opportunity, representation, and career mobility. Our featured speakers will share candid reflections on their early career journeys—the pivotal choices, unexpected challenges, and meaningful opportunities that shaped their leadership paths. Through authentic storytelling, they will explore the value of mentorship and sponsorship, building confidence in spaces where representation may be limited, and developing a leadership voice that resonates across varying environments and perspectives. Attendees will gain practical guidance on career progression, building intentional networks, and leveraging multidimensional identity as a source of strength and perspective. The conversation also highlights how to foster welcoming, supportive spaces from the very start of one’s career and how individuals can contribute to workplace cultures grounded in trust, belonging, and community. Whether you are beginning your professional journey or actively shaping your leadership path, this session offers actionable insights, inspiration, and meaningful connection. Join us as we learn from leaders within the HBA community who continue to redefine leadership—and invite the next generation to grow, lead, and thrive alongside them.