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Let's Talk Women's Past Panelists
Meet Let's Talk Women's past panelists. These women have contributed to a growing movement that continues to inspire, inform, and connect women across our community. We’re deeply grateful for the role they've played in impacting discussions around women's health—and we look forward to continuing this important work together. Contact us if you would like to be an upcoming panelist.
Let’s Talk Women: Mental Health & Midlife
July 24, 2025
We gathered to have an honest conversation about the unique challenges women face. From workplace leadership and caregiving responsibilities to hormonal shifts and the quiet pressures of “keeping it all together,” we explored how these demands can increase the risk of burnout, anxiety, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Kacy Fleming, M.A.
Workplace Well-Being Strategist and Women's Health Advocate
Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH
President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Lauren Graber, MD, MPH
Physician at Hennepin Healthcare
Let’s Talk Women: Maternal Health
April 24, 2025
All women deserve equitable and compassionate maternity care. Our panel brought together frontline, research, innovation and funding solutions to the Maternal Health Crisis.
Dr. Diana Ramos, MD MPH MBA
Surgeon General, CA
Dr. Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH
Professor & Researcher
Ann Holder
CEO Marani
Let’s Talk Women: AI and Owning Your Own Healthcare
January 23, 2025
This engaging discussion delved into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, the importance of protecting and valuing personal health data, and what it truly means to take ownership of one’s healthcare in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Kristen Helton, PhD
CEO, Herself Health
Julie Gilbert
CEO, Full Throttle Growth and Capital
Katie Heacox, JD
Privacy Officer, UCare
Let’s Talk Women: Trauma and Healing
October 24, 2024
Attendees came together for Let’s Talk Trauma and Healing, a powerful event focused on understanding the multigenerational impact of trauma on chronic health and overall wellness. A distinguished panel guided participants through the journey of recognizing these effects—and, most importantly, explored pathways toward overcoming challenges and embracing healing.
Dr. Princess Gehyigon-Wallace, DNP, APRN PMHNP-BC
Barb Peterson, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, FNAP
Dr. Christina Hansen Cohen, PsyD, LP
Marie Rickmyer, Poet and Healthcare Executive
Let’s Talk Women: Trends and Innovations in Startup
July 18, 2024
Guests gathered for Let’s Talk Trends in Women’s Health Innovation, an inspiring event that explored the latest breakthroughs and trends in women’s healthcare. It was a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they shared cutting-edge developments shaping the future of women’s health.
Mary Grove
Managing Partner
Bread & Butter Ventures
Simone Hardeman-Jones
Executive Director, GreenLight Twin Cities
Mary MacCarthy MBA
Founder/CEO of Strategy by Process
Dr. Nneka Sederstrom PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM
Chief Health Equity Officer
Health Equity Department
Hennepin Healthcare
Let's Talk Women: Caregiving and Health Advocacy
April 18, 2024
Being a caregiver is one of the most intricate and demanding responsibilities a person can undertake. There’s no guidebook that can fully prepare someone for ensuring the safety and well-being of a loved one facing a serious medical challenge. At this impactful event, attendees learned practical ways to prepare for helping others navigate illness or the end of life.
Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC
Integrative Spiritual Consultant
Learning To Live LLC
Myrna Marofsky
Author, To The Last Dance
Dr. Allison Brotherson
Chair, Family Medicine
Hennepin Healthcare
Brittany Metzig
Bond & Devick
Let's Talk Women: Joyful Aging
January 18, 2024
At the Let's Talk Women Joyful Aging panel discussion, attendees had the opportunity to learn from leading experts about the essential role hormones play in overall health and well-being. They explored a diverse array of tools, therapies, and products designed to support the body through life’s transitions and hormonal changes. The event also fostered meaningful connections among individuals who share a passion for women’s health, creating space for insightful conversations and shared experiences.
Dr. Rahel Nardos , MD, MCR, FPMRS
Director of Global Women's Health, Dept. of Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health
Dr Natalia Dorf
HealthPartners
Dr. Sarah Maier
(Prior) Regional Medical Director, Herself Health
Miranda Bryant
Bryant Growth Coaching
Let’s Talk Women: Integrative Healing
October 12, 2023
Integrative Healing is a powerful approach that merges the best of conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies, all aimed at achieving optimal healing and harmony in our lives. As women, we heal differently. All aspects of health and healing - Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Cultural - are important to us in different ways.
Dr. Arti Prasad, MD, FACP, ABOIM
Chief Strategic Development Officer at HennepinHealthcare
Dr. Princess Gehyigon-Wallace
Apex Serenity Consulting
Ericka Jones
DEI Leader and Yogi
Let's Talk Women: Heart Health
July 13, 2023
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. We learned form those leading the important and impactful work to close this gap. We talked about new research and care methods, and how we can work to bridge the gap between academic research, current care models and public knowledge to empower women.
Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
Preventative Cardiologist/Health Strategist and Innovation, Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center
Paige Bingham, MBA
Director Close the Gap at Boston Scientific
Amy King, RN, BSN, CCDS
Cardiology Device Clinic
Hennepin Healthcare
Let’s Talk Women: Health Disparities
April 27, 2023
The first event of Season 1 Let's Talk Women Health Disparities, focused on the systemic health disparities affecting women, particularly women of color. The panel featured Dr. Julia Joseph-DiCaprio, Dr. Talee Vang, and Joy Marsh of UCare, who discussed the challenges in healthcare access and the importance of culturally competent care.
Dr. Julia Joseph diCaprio
Leap Pediatric
Dr. Talee Vang
Vice President of Health Equity,
Hennepin Healthcare
Joy Marsh
Vice President, Equity and Inclusion, UCare
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