Teammates

The Diversity Leaders Speakers Series is a virtual one-hour moderated discussion that provides an opportunity for featured leaders to share their personal diversity experiences, stories, and opinions formed on their unique diversity journeys. Teammates can hear first-hand the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion on leaders from across the enterprise.

2024 Series  

Register for the upcoming virtual Diversity Leaders Speakers Series on Wednesday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to noon CT / noon to 1 p.m. ET. Join us to discover viewpoints, strategies and opportunities to help carve your own path. Featured speakers and moderator include:  

                                           Julia Hester-Diaz, Vice President of Advocate Health’s primary care service line for the Midwest region and a family practice physician. Dr. Hester-Diaz serves as a non-director member of the Advocate Health Board of Directors’ Safety and Health Outcomes Committee. Hester-Diaz held the same role on the Advocate Aurora Health Board of Directors’ Safety and Health Outcomes Committee since 2018. 
                                            Sheila Bennett, Executive Vice President and Chief of Patient Services. Dr. Bennett joined Floyd in 2007 as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Bennett was named Senior Vice President and Chief of Patient Services in 2018. Previously, Bennett was associated for 12 years with Adventist Health System where she served as Vice President of Human Resources and as Chief Nursing Officer for Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Illinois.
                                           Jaspal Singh, Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for Adult Medical Specialties at Atrium Health. Dr. Singh also co-chairs the DEI Certificate pathway course for physicians and advanced practice providers at Advocate Health. Singh is the winner of multiple awards and honors including the 2022 Teal Acorn Physician of the Year for Atrium Health and the 2023 Health Equity Award Winner from the Greater Charlotte Executive Healthcare Group. 

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  • Wednesday, December 11

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Last Updated on 06/20/2024
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