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: Completed

3. Grand Finale: The Grand Finale will launch soon!

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 Alexis'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!)   
  • Cheer on our finalists and watch the Grand Finale video. 

Questions?

Review this FAQ.

Last Updated on 12/10/2025