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HFMA Women’s Leadership Conference
Join the HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter for our Annual 2026 Women in Leadership Conference, Invest in Yourself. Lead Boldly + Wisely. This empowering event is designed to inspire and equip leaders across the healthcare industry with the tools to thrive personally and professionally.
Join us for a welcome reception on the evening of April 21, the night before the conference begins. This will be a great opportunity to network, connect with fellow attendees, and kick off the event. The location will be announced soon and will be within a short distance of the conference hotel.
The event on April 22 will feature a dynamic executive panel discussion with influential leaders, an engaging keynote address by Dr. Darla Bishop on “Maximizing Your Three Currencies,” and thought-provoking sessions led by Amy Blain and Barbara Boldt. Together, these speakers will share strategies for authentic communication, leadership growth, and practical steps to elevate yourself personally and career professionally.
Theme Overview:
Invest in Yourself: Prioritize personal growth and development to unlock your full potential as a leader.
Lead Boldly: Embrace confidence and courage to make impactful decisions and drive meaningful change.
Lead Wisely: Combine strategic thinking with emotional intelligence to navigate complex challenges and inspire others.
Event Highlights:
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Darla Bishop “Maximizing Your Three Currencies”
Gain insights on leveraging time, energy, and money to achieve success and balance.
Featured Speakers:
Amy Blain “Rise Formula: Small Shifts, Big Leadership Moves”. Practical strategies for elevating leadership through incremental changes.
Interactive Workshops:
Barbara Boldt “Redefining Executive Presence for Women: Quiet Strength, Powerful Voice”. Transformational speaker and communication coach, empowering leaders to become authentic, impactful communicators. Hands-on session designed to enhance your leadership skills and communication strategies.
Executive Panel Discussion:
Hear from influential healthcare executives, including:
Robin Damschroder (CFO, Henry Ford Health)
Linda Joyce Little (NSO)
Kayla Howell (VP, Revecore)
Moderator: Brad Willkie (Salud Revenue Partners)
Why Attend?
Learn actionable strategies to invest in yourself and unlock your leadership potential.
Gain insights from multiple speakers to elevate your leadership influence and impact.
Connect with executives and peers committed to leadership, innovation, and excellence.
Join us for an engaging program filled with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, all while enjoying breakfast and lunch.
We are proud to partner with, and support Focus Hope, an organization committed to creating pathways to career opportunities and economic equity. Discover their impactful work at https://www.focushope.edu/programs/job-training.
All are welcome! Invite colleagues and friends ready to invest in themselves and lead boldly.
*As independent chartered chapters of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Great Lakes Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, are authorized to award 4.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
