Dani Bowie has more than 15 years of experience driving operational excellence in health care systems through leading innovative staffing and scheduling technology initiatives that increase employee engagement and reduce labor costs. She also has independently consulted for several health systems to design and build centralized staffing and scheduling offices, while simultaneously deploying staffing and scheduling technology platforms. Bowie specializes in technology, project and people management; leveraging knowledge of the health care environment and bold leadership strategies/methods to meet regulatory requirements and organizational goals, values and deadlines. Bowie received her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Yale University, where she built a predictive nurse scheduling model. She has conducted research and published extensively about the health care workforce in many journals including Nursing Economic$, Nurse Leader and American Nurse.

Karen Buschmann is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Buschmann oversees the public relations side of the organization, including internal and external communications, marketing, press relations and events. In addition, she manages development, research, grants and workforce initiatives within the Missouri Chamber Foundation. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the state’s largest business association, representing more than 3,000 employers who provide jobs for more than 425,000 Missourians. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry advocates the interests of Missouri employers before legislators and governmental agencies on both the state and federal level. The Missouri Chamber Foundation is the charitable – 501(c)(3) – arm of the organization. Buschmann has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. She has worked at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry for more than 25 years.

Career Services at BJC wants all employees to find meaningful paths to learn and grow. Beth Camp and her team provide options for training, degree programs, career exploration, workforce readiness and support to the entire BJC HealthCare system.

Ryan Campbell is one of the world’s leading mental health and resilience keynote speakers. His gripping story of adventure and adversity leaves audiences in laughter and tears, as well as inspired into action. As a teenager, Campbell became the youngest solo pilot to fly around the world and was named one of Australia’s 50 great explorers. But everything changed after a tragic plane crash that left him with a paraplegic diagnosis. He was told he would never walk again.

Over the next several years, Campbell’s incredible recovery back to walking and flying again defied the odds. While he ticked the boxes that defined success, his mental health had never been worse. Like many in today’s world, Campbell was struggling with burnout, anxiety and depression. His missing puzzle piece wasn’t found in a massive global expedition or miraculous recovery. Campbell’s greatest lesson was parked right in his driveway.

Today, Campbell speaks to organizations around the world about the life-changing power of prioritizing joy. Through the story of his Elvis-inspired 1960 pink Cadillac, he shares accessible and attainable frameworks that will immediately improve mental health, fuel performance and transform culture. Through harnessing the power of joy, Campbell helps audiences shift their thinking so that they can step back in order to show up better. All by asking one simple question, “What’s Your Pink Cadillac?”

Vijay Chauhan is an experienced Corporate Business Development Executive and a startup CEO of multiple companies in the health, agriculture and nutrition space. He leads BioSTL’s initiatives, including GlobalSTL and the Center for Rural Health Innovation. GlobalSTL’s mission is to source and attract companies with cutting-edge innovation from over 15 international countries to St. Louis and rural Midwest rural communities to create health and economic vitality. GlobalSTL is leveraging St. Louis’ massive buying power in health care by convening the innovation and operational leaders of 18 health care organization, whose combined revenues are over $420 billion. GlobalSTL also hosts an annual Health Innovation Summit that has become the region’s premier event for health care innovation.

The mission of CRHI is to help improve the health and economic vitality of rural communities through innovation and coalition building. Key priorities of CRHI include improving health care access and affordability; health care workforce capacity; high-speed, affordable broadband; and improving the economic and social drivers of health unique to rural communities. Chauhan previously worked at Monsanto in St. Louis. As vice president and general manager of the nutrition and consumer sector, he launched several new businesses in consumer health/functional foods.

Scott Christensen is a Senior Vice President at Kaufman Hall and a member of the firm’s Strategy and Business Transformation practice. He works with health care leaders across the country on a broad range of integrated strategy and financial planning opportunities, with an emphasis on growth, industry reorganization and value-based care. Prior to joining Kaufman Hall, Christensen served as an engagement director for Empiric Health, a startup focused on improving outcomes and lowering the cost of surgical procedures. Christensen also served previously as director of operations innovation and strategy for DaVita, where he focused on enabling success in a capitated payment system and solving problems related to the transformation of kidney care in the United States. Christensen received his M.B.A., with honors, from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and holds a B.S. in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Stacy Harper counsels organizations in the health care space on regulatory compliance, health care reimbursement, and data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Harper’s unique background as a certified professional coder and compliance officer provides her with firsthand knowledge of the legal and practical requirements faced by health care organizations.

Dave Hilgers, R.N., BSN, began his professional career in finance, and in 2008, he decided that finance was not his long-term calling. In 2012, he obtained his Registered Nurse license and worked clinically until joining Integritas in 2022. He has worked clinically in a variety of hospital departments, with his last few years spent in nursing supervision. Hilgers’ background in finance and clinical experience provides him with a unique perspective on issues facing health care. Hilger lives in Centralia, Ill., with his wife and three daughters. In his free time, Hilgers enjoys attending his daughters’ sporting events and playing golf.

Natalie Johnson is a consultant and performance coach with over 30 years’ experience working with employers globally. She is the Co-founder and Chief Visionary of ViDL (“vital”) Work, a consulting firm that supports organizations so they can function at full capacity. Johnson’s work focuses on increasing energy, creating team connection and developing courageous leaders. She creates inspiration and extraordinary experiences for her audiences all over the world.

Johnson has a background in human performance, specifically performance psychology, exercise physiology, performance nutrition and human resilience. She is an industry-recognized health coach, performance coach, sports nutritionist and performance trainer. She is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer. She has received a variety of awards including Champion of Healthcare, Healthcare Hero, Business Leader Woman Extraordinaire, Health Program Innovation Award, Corporate Wellness Leadership Award and most recently Enterprising Women of the Year Award. Johnson is known for her engaging and high-energy personality, her approachable style, and for her ability to help people align behaviors with what’s most important to them.

Blane Markley helps clients navigate the complex and evolving legal framework of health care, so they can more efficiently and effectively deliver care and meet operational goals. His experience in this area includes the representation of hospitals, physician groups, physicians and other health care providers, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and other enterprises operating in the health care industry.

Eric J. McNulty is Associate Director and Program Faculty at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and the Program for Healthcare Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution and Instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. McNulty is also Program Co-director of the Leading in Health Systems executive education program at the Chan School. He teaches leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution at the Chan School and in multiple executive/physician education programs at Harvard (including Harvard Medical School), MIT, the University of California San Diego Health and UMass Medical Center.

McNulty is the co-author of “You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most” (PublicAffairs, 2019). McNulty is also the author of “Renegotiating Health Care: Resolving Conflict to Build Collaboration” (Jossey-Bass, 2011). He is author of e-books on leadership and more than 200 bylined articles in respected publications such as Harvard Business Review, Leader to Leader and MIT Sloan Management Review.

McNulty has spoken at conferences and other events, developed content, led trainings and workshops, and facilitated meetings for organizations such as Accenture, Charles Schwab, Coca-Cola, the Conference Board, Harvard Business Publishing, Humana, IBM, Microsoft, UPS and other major organizations subject to confidentiality restrictions.

He is a member of the Leadership Communications Council at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, the Advisory Council of Crisis Response Journal and the Future Vision Committee at Disaster Recovery Institute International. He is also a review editor at Frontiers in Public Health.

Anand Patel, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician. In 2015, he began his career in hospital medicine at Carle Foundation Hospital. His passion for rural medicine ensures high-quality patient care through remote telemedicine oversight. Since being with Integritas, Dr. Patel has been actively involved with provider coaching and oversight. He serves on many medical executive committees, ensuring our health systems are focused on patient care and experience. Dr. Patel lives in the greater Champaign, Ill., area with his wife and young daughter. In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family and attending Chicago sporting events.

Jason Snow is a seasoned human resources executive with over 28 years of extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, specializing in the health care industry for the past 17 years. Currently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at Saint Francis Healthcare in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Snow plays a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives to enhance employee engagement, talent management and organizational effectiveness. Throughout his career, Snow has demonstrated a strong commitment to cultivating high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence within organizations. He brings a wealth of expertise in strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, employee relations and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Saint Francis Healthcare, Snow held progressive HR leadership roles, where he spearheaded transformative HR programs and initiatives that positively impacted organizational performance and employee engagement. As Vice President of Human Resources at Saint Francis Healthcare, Snow continues to champion initiatives that prioritize advancing culture and aligning people with strategy.

Craig Thompson was appointed CEO of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in 2017. He has been employed at GVMH since 2002 and has served as director of rehab and wellness services, assistant administrator, chief compliance officer, and chief operating officer prior to his appointment as CEO. Thompson earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in physical therapy from the University of Missouri. He also received his Master of Science Administration in health services management from Central Michigan University. He currently serves on the Pathways Community Health Board of Associates and State Fair Community College Advisory Board. He previously served on the MHA Board of Trustees.