Teammates

Recognizing Our Teammates and Their Talents

Welcome to the 2025 edition of Advocate Health Has Talent — a bold, enterprise-wide celebration of creativity, belonging, and the incredible talents of our teammates. What began in 2004 as a simple talent show has evolved into one of Advocate Health’s most powerful culture-building experiences, engaging thousands across the organization. 

All teammates have talents whether hidden or out there for all to enjoy! Here’s what you need to know: 

1. Video Audition: Completed 

2. Voting: The finalists are in — now it’s your turn to be the judge!

Watch the Performances: 

  • Get ready to see our teammates shine! Watch each performance below.
  • Put on your judging hat and choose your favorite based on these criteria:
    1. Ability – Technical skill, voice quality, pitch, projection and use of instruments or props.
    2. Creativity – Originality and personalization of the act.
    3. Presentation – Confidence, poise, and ability to connect with the audience.
    4. Overall – Entertainment value.
  • Vote for Your Favorite:
    • Once you’ve picked your top performer, use the voting form to cast your vote.
    • Voting is open to all teammates, friends and family. One vote per person!
    • Voting takes place from Nov. 11 – 18.

3. Grand Finale: The Grand Finale will be recorded and shared across the organization later this year. 

Vote Here

 

Advocate Health Has Talent Finalists

Congratulations to our 2025 finalists! Discover what inspires these talented teammates—both on stage and in the incredible work they do every day at Advocate Health.”

Watch Alex's Performance

Alexis Behnke 

Registered Nurse 

IL Division 

Watch Lauren’s Performance

Lauren Clark

Registered Nurse

NC & GA Division

 

Watch Alysha’s Performance

Alysha Floyd 

Patient Accounts Coordinator 

NC & GA Division 

 

Watch Shawn’s Performance 

Shawn Holmes 

Registered Nurse 

WI Division 

Watch Desmond’s Performance 

Desmond Johnson 

Registered Nurse

NC & GA Division 

 

Watch Joseph’s Performance 

Joseph Leskody 

Registered Nurse, SICU

IL Division 

 

Watch Chara’s Performance

Chara Reese 

Manager, Patient Access 

NC & GA Division 

 

Watch Casey’s Performance

Casey Rice 

Patient Services Representative 

WI Division 


Get Involved!

Even if your talents don’t include the performing arts, you may still get involved in Advocate Health Has Talent. Here’s how: 

  • Promote the program with your fellow teammates – start spreading the news about Advocate Health Has Talent and encourage them to submit a video audition. Share this page with your colleagues and use this Teams Background in your virtual meetings (it makes a great talking point!)
  • Participate in teammate voting  
  • Cheer on our finalists and watch the Grand Finale video later this year. 

Questions?

Review this FAQ.

Last Updated on 11/24/2025