Leaders Leading Health Innovation: Challenges, Breakthroughs & Lessons Learned
Join us on August 26 for an engaging and inspiring evening hosted by Health Wildcatters Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) Network and HBA Dallas-Fort Worth as we present:
Leaders Leading Health Innovation: Challenges, Breakthroughs & Lessons Learned.”
This interactive panel discussion will feature accomplished leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem—including startup founders, corporate intrapreneurs, and emerging biotech innovators who are redefining what it means to lead in today’s rapidly evolving health landscape.
Confirmed speakers include:
🔹Jillian Levovitz, MBA, CEO of Rua Diagnostics, Rua Diagnostics is transforming diagnostics with a portable breath analysis platform that delivers fast, AI-powered diagnostic results for multiple conditions.
🔹 Veena Attivilli, Strategy and Innovation Leader at McKesson, with a passion for digital transformation and scalable impact
🔹 Stephanie Collins, Founder and Chief Patient Advocacy Officer at Eido Bio, a cutting-edge biotech company tackling unmet needs in healthcare
These trailblazers will share their personal journeys, the pivotal lessons they’ve learned, and the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped their path to leadership. Topics will include navigating innovation within large organizations, building and funding a startup, and the unique barriers and advantages, that is faced in health entrepreneurship.
This event is ideal for professionals across healthcare, biotech, corporate innovation, venture, and startup ecosystems who are interested in the intersection of leadership, health access, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, connection, or strategies to accelerate your own career or venture, this event will provide practical takeaways and meaningful networking.
Come be part of the conversation with fellow changemakers and connect with leaders from HBA, WISH Network, and the broader North Texas innovation community. Let’s celebrate the leaders at the forefront of health innovation and help shape the future together.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key challenges individuals face in leading healthcare innovation initiatives.
- Describe strategies used by leaders to drive innovation in healthcare.
- Apply insights from panelists to your own career growth in health and biotech sectors.
Agenda
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | General Networking and Registration |
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Intro to panel and HBA remarks HBA + WISH Overview |
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Panel Discussion |
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Questions and Answers |
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM | General Networking |
Additional Event Information
- Online registration deadline: 27 August 2025
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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This event is not refundable.
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Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Allowed
Onsite registration is not recommended. However, if you choose to do so, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be prepared to use your
mobile device to register. Only credit card payments are accepted. Non-members are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving.
Featured Speakers
Veena
Attivilli
VP of Customer Success and RWD-Analytics at McKesson Compile ,
McKesson
Pricing
| Regular Registration - In-person | $30.00 / €30.00 | $45.00 / €45.00 |
| Sponsor Registration - In-person | $30.00 / €30.00 | $30.00 / €30.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
Photography Policy
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COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.
Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.