
Summit Agenda
Day Two — Friday, March 28, 2025
7:00-7:45am
Rise and Shine — Yoga
Session III: The Power of Women Who Play to Win: Leadership, Risk & Breaking Through Barriers
Session Host: Ayse McCracken, Founder, Ignite
9:30am-12:30pm
The world needs more women who are willing to rewrite the rules, take risks, and step boldly into leadership roles. Yet, systemic barriers, self-doubt, and perfectionism often hold women back from realizing their full potential as leaders and innovators. This session is a call to action—to equip women with the mindset, tools, and strategies to become game changers in their industries and beyond.
In this transformative experience, you’ll gain practical insights into breaking through the glass ceilings that limit opportunities, navigating the complexities of risk with confidence, and harnessing your unique strengths to drive meaningful change. This is not just about leadership; it’s about redefining leadership, embracing imperfection, and learning how to thrive in the face of challenges.
This session is about you—unlocking your potential, owning your voice, and transforming the way you lead. Whether you’re navigating the healthcare industry, entrepreneurship, or your own career journey, this is your opportunity to gain the tools and inspiration needed to lead fearlessly and create lasting impact.
It’s time to play to win.
Setting the Stage – Breaking Barriers, Changing the Game: Insights on Leadership & Innovation From My Time at the NFL
9:30-10:15am
Keynote Speaker:
Jennifer Langton, MBA, Former SVP, NFL
At the intersection of leadership, innovation and resilience, women are redefining the game-on and off the field. In this dynamic keynote, Jennifer Langton, former Senior Vice President of the National Football League, will take the stage to share powerful insights on what it takes to be a true game changer. Drawing from her experience at the NFL, where she spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives in player health and safety, Jennifer will discuss how data, technology, and bold decision-making are shaping the future - not just in sports, but in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Her journey through male-dominated industries like sports and tech, where she has led transformative advancements, offers a compelling parallel to the challenges and opportunities faced by female leaders and entrepreneurs today.
Through real-world examples, Jennifer will illuminate the mindset shifts necessary to break through systemic barriers, leverage risk-taking as a competitive advantage, and drive meaningful change.
Attendees will walk away with actionable lessons on resilience, strategic thinking, and how to harness innovation to create lasting impact in their own industries, empowering them to forge their own paths and inspire future generations.
Moderated Panel Conversation: Meet the Game Changers: A Conversation with Trailblazing Women in Healthcare Leadership
Panelists:
Dori Henderson, Chief Digital Officer, CareFirst
Eve Cunningham, MD, MBA , Chief Medical Officer, Cadence
Melindah Sharma, Managing Director, Manatt Health Strategies
Moderator:
Kim Schwartz, US Health Technology Lead, Managing Director, Accenture
Join us for an empowering and thought-provoking panel discussion, featuring three extraordinary women driving transformation in healthcare.
These trailblazers bring a wealth of experience, a track record of accomplishments, and inspiring career journeys to the table. In this engaging conversation, they will share their perspectives on:
The challenges they’ve encountered and how they overcame them
The obstacles they foresee as the healthcare industry evolves
Insights from their most significant successes and the strategies that propelled them forward
Most importantly, this session will focus on how female leaders can harness their power to advance healthcare transformation and pave the way for future leaders. This session promises to leave you inspired, informed, and ready to make a difference. Be part of the dialogue. Be part of the change.
10:15-11:00am
Break
11:00-11:15am
Because I'm a Woman in Business
Keynote Speaker:
Donna Peters, Seven-Time Award-Winning Coach, Author, and Podcast Host, The Me-Suite Podcast
Ready to go beyond the conversation and take action? Join Donna Peters, host of the Me-Suite podcast, author, and executive coach, for a dynamic working session that brings the focus squarely on you — the leader you are and the leader you want to become.
In this session, we'll dive deep and get personal, challenging ourselves to think boldly about how each of us, as women, can authentically change the game in business. We’ll explore what it means to lead with intention and how we can shape the experiences that others have with us in a way that aligns with our true selves. Through guided exercises and interactive discussions, you’ll gain clarity on your unique leadership style and the impact you want to make.
Come ready to reflect, share, and strategize. You'll leave this session with a clear sense of how to define your authentic leadership path and a personalized action plan for shaping how others experience the real you. This is your opportunity to harness your unique strengths, rewrite the rules, and lead in a way that’s powerfully and unapologetically you.
11:15am-12:15pm
12:30-12:40pm
Final Remarks
Lunch and Farewells
12:40pm
8:30-9:15am
Breakfast