MEMBER NEWS

WBL is proud to support a network of driven, successful women. Each month we feature an interview with one or more of our members in our Member Spotlight series. We also welcome new additions to the WBL family, recognize member accomplishments in Here’s To Us, and showcase our sponsors’ white papers.

Member Spotlights | New Members | Here’s To Us | Sponsor White Papers

Inspiring Women Podcast x WBL with Karen Walker Johnson: On Being ReWired

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Karen Walker Johnson. Karen begins the conversation by talking about her path to sorting out retirement. What Laurie learned from Karen is that she is exceptional at just about everything she has ever set her mind to, with the minor exception of retirement. Welcome to Karen Walker Johnson’s world of “reWIREment.”

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Inspiring Women Podcast x WBL with Carla Harris: Calling a Thing a Thing

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Carla Harris. THE Carla Harris: a renowned international public speaker who joined Laurie to share her pearls of wisdom on career success. This is the first of the 2024 WBL series where Laurie and Carla are joined by a live audience of senior executive women in healthcare. “There is NO question where I will not have a prescriptive answer,” Carla said, and she most certainly lived up to that promise.

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March Member Spotlight featuring Deb Gordon

The WBL Member Spotlight is a chance to get to know a fellow member of our network as she shares her background, experience, and insights as a leader in health care. This month, we are excited to feature Deb Gordon, Senior Managing Director, Korn Ferry Interim Executives Healthcare Practice. Deb has been a member of WBL since 2013. Deb Gordon is a Senior Managing Director with Korn Ferry Interim Executives Healthcare Practice. She works with clients on critical initiatives, leveraging an “executives on demand” model proven to be a strategic lever for business agility. A trusted advisor, Deb’s authentic approach to relationships

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Here’s To Us – March 2024

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   DigitalDx Ventures, founded by Michele Colucci, was named one of the Top Women-Led Venture Firms by American Entrepreneurship Today. Karen Walker Johnson was appointed as Interim CEO of Clever Care Health Plan. Karen also joined the March of Dimes National Board of Trustees. Martha Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of AccendoWave, was recently appointed as an advisor to the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management. Martha was also recognized by the California Biotechnology Foundation as a leader making a difference in the biotech and life science industry in honor of Women’s

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February Member Spotlight featuring Melissa Hulke

The WBL Member Spotlight is a chance to get to know a fellow member of our network as she shares her background, experience, and insights as a leader in health care. This month, we are excited to feature Melissa Hulke, MBA, CPA, Market Development Officer, West Region, Aetna / CVS Health. Melissa has been a member of WBL since 2016. Melissa Hulke is the Market Development Officer for Aetna’s West Region, where she develops and leads the successful execution of strategic plans; implements management processes; evaluates operational performance; manages new business opportunities; identifies emerging markets and trends; and manages internal and

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Here’s To Us – February 2024

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   Priya Bathija, Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, was featured on the Root of the Issue podcast, which shares the journeys of nationally recognized health equity advocates and their work to end disparities in access to healthcare and basic needs in America. Paurvi Bhatt joined the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers as President and Chief Impact Officer. Anne Doyle, CEO of Spark Living and Learning, was featured in a NIC Talks presentation on intergenerational senior living communities. Krista Dusil began a new role as CFO of Medica, a $6B non-profit health plan

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