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The Changing Face of Health Care Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on: Moderator: Panelists: (Moderator and panelists pictured above, left to right) Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health Samet is responsible for a $5.8 billion not-for-profit, healthcare delivery system. With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration, Samet provides strategic oversight and management for MedStar Health—the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region. Prior to becoming MedStar Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Samet served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MedStar Health from 2003-2008. He also served as the system’s first chief operating officer since MedStar Health’s inception in 1998. From 1990 to 2000, Samet served as President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In 2015, Samet was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Achievement Award, which recognizes leaders who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, pluralism and understanding. He received his Master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in 1982. Kevin W. Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine Sowers oversees the health system’s six hospitals – The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He also serves as chair of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, which has more than 40 primary and specialty care outpatient sites throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. Sowers previously spent 32 years with the Duke University Health System, the last eight as president and CEO of Duke University Hospital. He is an American Academy of Nursing Fellow and has collaborated on numerous research efforts as well as consulted internationally. He has published extensively and speaks nationally and abroad on issues such as leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care. Sowers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University School of Nursing and a Master of Science from Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Prior to his role as President and CEO of UMMS, Dr. Suntha served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Dr. Suntha also served as President and CEO of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center from 2012 to 2016, where he worked to build trust and alignment between the medical staff, employees and administration and led the organization from a loss of $72 million to a position of profitability. Dr. Suntha has spent his entire career with UMMS and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained as a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology in 1991 and joined the faculty in 1995 where he developed a national reputation for the management of head and neck and thoracic malignancies. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Suntha served as Vice President for System Program Development at UMMS. Dr. Suntha is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Event details: When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Registration closes at noon, December 7.) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 7, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. The Changing Face of Health Care Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on: Moderator: Panelists: (Moderator and panelists pictured above, left to right) Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health Samet is responsible for a $5.8 billion not-for-profit, healthcare delivery system. With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration, Samet provides strategic oversight and management for MedStar Health—the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region. Prior to becoming MedStar Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Samet served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MedStar Health from 2003-2008. He also served as the system’s first chief operating officer since MedStar Health’s inception in 1998. From 1990 to 2000, Samet served as President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In 2015, Samet was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Achievement Award, which recognizes leaders who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, pluralism and understanding. He received his Master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in 1982. Kevin W. Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine Sowers oversees the health system’s six hospitals – The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He also serves as chair of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, which has more than 40 primary and specialty care outpatient sites throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. Sowers previously spent 32 years with the Duke University Health System, the last eight as president and CEO of Duke University Hospital. He is an American Academy of Nursing Fellow and has collaborated on numerous research efforts as well as consulted internationally. He has published extensively and speaks nationally and abroad on issues such as leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care. Sowers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University School of Nursing and a Master of Science from Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Prior to his role as President and CEO of UMMS, Dr. Suntha served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Dr. Suntha also served as President and CEO of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center from 2012 to 2016, where he worked to build trust and alignment between the medical staff, employees and administration and led the organization from a loss of $72 million to a position of profitability. Dr. Suntha has spent his entire career with UMMS and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained as a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology in 1991 and joined the faculty in 1995 where he developed a national reputation for the management of head and neck and thoracic malignancies. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Suntha served as Vice President for System Program Development at UMMS. Dr. Suntha is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Event details: When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Registration closes at noon, December 7.) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 7, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside the regular mission or day-to-day work or activities of the business. Event details: When: Friday, December 11, 2020, 11 a.m. Where: Virtual Event *A personal, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 10, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: Members: $40 individuals Non-members: $65 individuals A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Event Sponsors: Ambassador Sponsor: Signature Sponsors: Supporting Sponsor: Loyola University Maryland Media Sponsors: Baltimore Business Journal, The Daily Record Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business that helps people speak clearly, concisely and confidently — both virtually and in person. She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 16 years developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world. In this interactive session, you will learn strategies to sharpen your executive presence in a virtual or in-person format, and you’ll leave with actionable tools you can immediately use to make a powerful impression in your next meeting, pitch or presentation. Event details: When: Thursday, January 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Registration closes at noon, January 13) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m. January 13, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: Free, Non-members: $25 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside the regular mission or day-to-day work or activities of the business. Event details: When: Friday, December 11, 2020, 11 a.m. Where: Virtual Event *A personal, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 10, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: Members: $40 individuals Non-members: $65 individuals A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Event Sponsors: Ambassador Sponsor: Signature Sponsors: Supporting Sponsor: Loyola University Maryland Media Sponsors: Baltimore Business Journal, The Daily Record The Changing Face of Health Care Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on: Moderator: Panelists: (Moderator and panelists pictured above, left to right) Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health Samet is responsible for a $5.8 billion not-for-profit, healthcare delivery system. With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration, Samet provides strategic oversight and management for MedStar Health—the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region. Prior to becoming MedStar Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Samet served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MedStar Health from 2003-2008. He also served as the system’s first chief operating officer since MedStar Health’s inception in 1998. From 1990 to 2000, Samet served as President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In 2015, Samet was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Achievement Award, which recognizes leaders who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, pluralism and understanding. He received his Master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in 1982. Kevin W. Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine Sowers oversees the health system’s six hospitals – The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He also serves as chair of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, which has more than 40 primary and specialty care outpatient sites throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. Sowers previously spent 32 years with the Duke University Health System, the last eight as president and CEO of Duke University Hospital. He is an American Academy of Nursing Fellow and has collaborated on numerous research efforts as well as consulted internationally. He has published extensively and speaks nationally and abroad on issues such as leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care. Sowers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University School of Nursing and a Master of Science from Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Prior to his role as President and CEO of UMMS, Dr. Suntha served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Dr. Suntha also served as President and CEO of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center from 2012 to 2016, where he worked to build trust and alignment between the medical staff, employees and administration and led the organization from a loss of $72 million to a position of profitability. Dr. Suntha has spent his entire career with UMMS and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained as a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology in 1991 and joined the faculty in 1995 where he developed a national reputation for the management of head and neck and thoracic malignancies. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Suntha served as Vice President for System Program Development at UMMS. Dr. Suntha is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Event details: When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Registration closes at noon, December 7.) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 7, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside the regular mission or day-to-day work or activities of the business. Event details: When: Friday, December 11, 2020, 11 a.m. Where: Virtual Event *A personal, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 10, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: Members: $40 individuals Non-members: $65 individuals A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Event Sponsors: Ambassador Sponsor: Signature Sponsors: Supporting Sponsor: Loyola University Maryland Media Sponsors: Baltimore Business Journal, The Daily Record Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business that helps people speak clearly, concisely and confidently — both virtually and in person. She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 16 years developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world. In this interactive session, you will learn strategies to sharpen your executive presence in a virtual or in-person format, and you’ll leave with actionable tools you can immediately use to make a powerful impression in your next meeting, pitch or presentation. Event details: When: Thursday, January 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Registration closes at noon, January 13) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m. January 13, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: Free, Non-members: $25 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board for a conversation about influencing others with entrepreneur and public speaking expert Allison Shapira. Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business that helps people speak clearly, concisely and confidently — both virtually and in person. She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 16 years developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world. In this interactive session, you will learn strategies to sharpen your executive presence in a virtual or in-person format, and you’ll leave with actionable tools you can immediately use to make a powerful impression in your next meeting, pitch or presentation. Event details: When: Thursday, January 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Registration closes at noon, January 13) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m. January 13, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: Free, Non-members: $25 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. The Changing Face of Health Care Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on: Moderator: Panelists: (Moderator and panelists pictured above, left to right) Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health Samet is responsible for a $5.8 billion not-for-profit, healthcare delivery system. With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration, Samet provides strategic oversight and management for MedStar Health—the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region. Prior to becoming MedStar Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Samet served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MedStar Health from 2003-2008. He also served as the system’s first chief operating officer since MedStar Health’s inception in 1998. From 1990 to 2000, Samet served as President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In 2015, Samet was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Achievement Award, which recognizes leaders who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, pluralism and understanding. He received his Master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in 1982. Kevin W. Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine Sowers oversees the health system’s six hospitals – The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He also serves as chair of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, which has more than 40 primary and specialty care outpatient sites throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. Sowers previously spent 32 years with the Duke University Health System, the last eight as president and CEO of Duke University Hospital. He is an American Academy of Nursing Fellow and has collaborated on numerous research efforts as well as consulted internationally. He has published extensively and speaks nationally and abroad on issues such as leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care. Sowers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University School of Nursing and a Master of Science from Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Prior to his role as President and CEO of UMMS, Dr. Suntha served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Dr. Suntha also served as President and CEO of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center from 2012 to 2016, where he worked to build trust and alignment between the medical staff, employees and administration and led the organization from a loss of $72 million to a position of profitability. Dr. Suntha has spent his entire career with UMMS and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained as a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology in 1991 and joined the faculty in 1995 where he developed a national reputation for the management of head and neck and thoracic malignancies. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Suntha served as Vice President for System Program Development at UMMS. Dr. Suntha is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Event details: When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Registration closes at noon, December 7.) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 7, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside the regular mission or day-to-day work or activities of the business. Event details: When: Friday, December 11, 2020, 11 a.m. Where: Virtual Event *A personal, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 10, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: Members: $40 individuals Non-members: $65 individuals A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org. Event Sponsors: Ambassador Sponsor: Signature Sponsors: Supporting Sponsor: Loyola University Maryland Media Sponsors: Baltimore Business Journal, The Daily Record Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business that helps people speak clearly, concisely and confidently — both virtually and in person. She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 16 years developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world. In this interactive session, you will learn strategies to sharpen your executive presence in a virtual or in-person format, and you’ll leave with actionable tools you can immediately use to make a powerful impression in your next meeting, pitch or presentation. Event details: When: Thursday, January 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Registration closes at noon, January 13) Where: Webinar via Zoom *A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event. (If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m. January 13, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) Cost: GBC members: Free, Non-members: $25 A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org.
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Join us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards!
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board for a conversation about influencing others with entrepreneur and public speaking expert Allison Shapira.
Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an internationally renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She is also the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others.”
11:00 am - 12:15 pmJoin us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards!
Join us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards!
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board for a conversation about influencing others with entrepreneur and public speaking expert Allison Shapira.Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an internationally renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She is also the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others.”
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an internationally renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She is also the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others.”
Join us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards!
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board for a conversation about influencing others with entrepreneur and public speaking expert Allison Shapira.Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an internationally renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She is also the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others.”
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| GBC Newsmaker Speaker Series — COVID-19: Health Care Challenge. Catalyst. Disruptor. 8:30 am GBC Newsmaker Speaker Series — COVID-19: Health Care Challenge. Catalyst. Disruptor. @ Webinar via Zoom Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am The Changing Face of Health Care Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on: How COVID-19 has impacted delivery of health care What are the short and long term economic, social and technology implications The acceleration of telemedicine Adapting to changes in patient behavior Addressing issues regarding Health Equity Moderator: Renee de Silva, CEO, The Health Management Academy Panelists: Kenneth A. Samet, President and … Continue reading | 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards Ceremony 11:00 am 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards Ceremony @ Virtual Event Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Join us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards! Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside … Continue reading | |||||
The Changing Face of Health Care
Join CEOs of the region’s major health care systems for a discussion on:
- How COVID-19 has impacted delivery of health care
- What are the short and long term economic, social and technology implications
- The acceleration of telemedicine
- Adapting to changes in patient behavior
- Addressing issues regarding Health Equity
Moderator:
- Renee de Silva, CEO, The Health Management Academy
Panelists:
- Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health
- Kevin W. Sowers, President, Johns Hopkins Health
- Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and CEO, University of Maryland Medical System
(Moderator and panelists pictured above, left to right)
Kenneth A. Samet, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedStar Health
Samet is responsible for a $5.8 billion not-for-profit, healthcare delivery system. With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration, Samet provides strategic oversight and management for MedStar Health—the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region.
Prior to becoming MedStar Health’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Samet served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MedStar Health from 2003-2008. He also served as the system’s first chief operating officer since MedStar Health’s inception in 1998.
From 1990 to 2000, Samet served as President of MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
In 2015, Samet was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Achievement Award, which recognizes leaders who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice, pluralism and understanding.
He received his Master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan in 1982.
Kevin W. Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine
Sowers oversees the health system’s six hospitals – The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He also serves as chair of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, which has more than 40 primary and specialty care outpatient sites throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area.
Sowers previously spent 32 years with the Duke University Health System, the last eight as president and CEO of Duke University Hospital.
He is an American Academy of Nursing Fellow and has collaborated on numerous research efforts as well as consulted internationally. He has published extensively and speaks nationally and abroad on issues such as leadership, organizational change, mentorship and cancer care.
Sowers earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University School of Nursing and a Master of Science from Duke University School of Nursing.
Dr. Mohan Suntha, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)
Prior to his role as President and CEO of UMMS, Dr. Suntha served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).
Dr. Suntha also served as President and CEO of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center from 2012 to 2016, where he worked to build trust and alignment between the medical staff, employees and administration and led the organization from a loss of $72 million to a position of profitability.
Dr. Suntha has spent his entire career with UMMS and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained as a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology in 1991 and joined the faculty in 1995 where he developed a national reputation for the management of head and neck and thoracic malignancies. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Suntha served as Vice President for System Program Development at UMMS.
Dr. Suntha is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Event details:
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Registration closes at noon, December 7.)
Where: Webinar via Zoom
*A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event.
(If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 7, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.)
Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org.
Join us for the 46th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards!
Each year the Mayor of the City of Baltimore joins with the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Development Corporation to recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant corporate leadership and service to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. The awards are given for specific activities or projects that have significantly benefited the citizens of Baltimore City and are outside the regular mission or day-to-day work or activities of the business.
- See the winners of the 45th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards
- See pictures from the 45th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards
Event details:
When: Friday, December 11, 2020, 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Event
*A personal, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event.
(If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m., December 10, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.)
Cost:
Members: $40 individuals
Non-members: $65 individuals
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org.
Event Sponsors:
Ambassador Sponsor:
Signature Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsor: Loyola University Maryland
Media Sponsors: Baltimore Business Journal, The Daily Record
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board for a conversation about influencing others with entrepreneur and public speaking expert Allison Shapira.
Shapira is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a communication training firm and certified woman-owned small business that helps people speak clearly, concisely and confidently — both virtually and in person.
She teaches public speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 16 years developing leadership communication programs for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations around the world.
Shapira is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an internationally renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She is also the author of “Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others.”
In this interactive session, you will learn strategies to sharpen your executive presence in a virtual or in-person format, and you’ll leave with actionable tools you can immediately use to make a powerful impression in your next meeting, pitch or presentation.
Event details:
When: Thursday, January 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Registration closes at noon, January 13)
Where: Webinar via Zoom
*A personal, one-time link to join the webinar will be sent out via email to all registrants the evening prior to the event.
(If you do not receive your link by 4 p.m. January 13, please contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.)
Cost: GBC members: Free, Non-members: $25
A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Tara Harris at tarah@gbc.org or Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at lisab@gbc.org.