Speakers

Amy Johnson Amy Johnson

Sr. Benefits Director, EMEA
Medtronic

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Sam Ambewadikar, MD, MBA Sam Ambewadikar, MD, MBA

RVP & Medical Director
Anthem National Accounts

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Suzette Glasner, Ph.D. Suzette Glasner, Ph.D.

Chief Scientific Officer
Pelago

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Emily Munroe Emily Munroe

Director, Benefits
Live Nation Entertainment

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Shannon Arens Shannon Arens

Wellbeing Director
Sequoia

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Kim Baker Kim Baker

Senior Vice President, Customer Success
ComPsych

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David Thomas, MPH

Benefits Manager, Behavioral Health
Amazon

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Kim S. Barnes, MBA, CEBS

Head of Total Rewards, North America
Circle K

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Justin Yang, MD, MPH

Medical Director
Pelago

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Kristen Brown

Director, Benefits
JetBlue

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Josh Bruno

Co-Founder & CEO
Rula Health

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Tanner Brunsdale

Director of Benefits and Mobility
Lyft

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Stephanie Campbell, RN, BSN, MBA

Director, Solutions Consulting
Hello Heart

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Kristen Chan

Global Benefits Analyst
Qualtrics

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Michael Costello

Total Rewards Commercial Strategy Director
NextEra Energy

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Samantha Crockett

Sr. Benefit Manager, People-HR
J.B. Hunt

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Scott Cutler

CEO
HealthEquity

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Frank Dumont, MD, FACP

Medical Director
Virta Health

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Josh Dunsby

Enterprise Partnerships Leader
Amazon One Medical

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Corey Gilchrist

Vice President of Total Rewards & HRIS
Shamrock Foods Company

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Stephanie Glenn

Chief Commercial Officer
Maven

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Michelle Greene

Senior Manager, Behavioral Health
Amazon

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Lisa Gross

Chief People Officer
Headspace

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Matthew Hall

Benefits Strategy Manager
Koch

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Jeanne Hermes

Benefits Consultant
Medtronic

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Ben Isgur

Vice President, Health Care Thought Leadership
Fidelity Health®

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Ben Jackson

Vice President of Global Benefits
AT&T

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Jeff Jacques, MD

Chief Medical Officer
Personify Health

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Bryan Jendretzke

Global Benefits Director
The Dow Chemical Company

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Jennifer Jones

Clinical Solutions Director
Noom Health

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Kevin Knight

Chief Marketing Officer
Sidecar Health

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Veeneta Lakhani

Chief Operating Officer
Vida Health

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Rebecca Liebman

CEO and Co-Founder
LearnLux

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Courtney Lindstrom

Manager - Health & Welfare Benefits
Kohler

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Deb Macchia

VP, Health & Welfare
Omnicom Group

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Deepa MacPherson

Director of Global Well-being
NVIDIA

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Trudy McKanna

Senior Field Medical Director
GRAIL

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Patrick Nelli

CEO & Founder
Aligned Marketplace

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Rachel Quinn

Network Strategy Lead - Health Benefits
Amazon

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Melissa Real, CCP, PHR

Senior Director, Americas Region Benefits and Glob…
Qualcomm

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Peggy Sczepanski

Global Wellbeing Program Manager
The Dow Chemical Company

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Cindy Silva

Global Director of Benefits
New Balance

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Aimee Snyder

Senior Manager of U.S. Benefits
Toast

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Nupur Srivastava

Chief Operating Officer
Included Health

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Gerry Stanley, M.D., P-CEO

Chief Medical Officer
Express Scripts PBM by Evernor…

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Jeff Stohlberg

Director of Global Benefits
Moderna

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Kristen Strobel

Senior Director Global Benefits
BD

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Josh Sturm

Chief Revenue Officer
Color

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Laura Tauber

Executive Director, Self-Funded Health Plans
University of California

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Tracy Tillery

AVP, Total Rewards, Human Resources Strategy
GM Financial

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Meredith Touchstone

AVP, Benefits
CarMax

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Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, FACP

Vice President and Chief Campu…
USC

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Alethea Varra

Chief Clinical Officer
Lyra Health

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Jake White

Vice President, Member Engagement & Loyalty
Aetna

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Gretchen Zimmermann

VP of Clinical Strategy
Vida Health

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Becca Bosley

Sr. Manager, HR Communications
Charter Communications

Sharon Samson

Manager of Benefits
Charter Communications

Kimberly Csan

Corporate Director of Benefits Strategy & Engageme…
Huntington Ingalls Industries,…

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Jason Fan

CEO & Co-founder
Forma

Liz Ferega

Senior Vice President of Customer Success
Transcarent

Toni Fritz

VP of HR Total Rewards, Technology, Operations and…
Chobani

Amanda Giglio

Benefits Analyst
SeatGeek

Robyn Jordan

Head of People
DriveTime Family of Brands

Todd Ingves

VP, Pricing, Analytics & Integration
The Board of Pensions of the P…

Shelly MacConnell

Chief Strategy Officer
WIN

Caroline Selsnik

Sr. Manager, Benefits, Total Rewards
BD

Anna Threadcraft, MS, RDN, LD

Food Policy and Wellness Manager
Delta Air Lines

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

07:15 AM - 08:00 AM PST

Continental Breakfast

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM PST

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Join us as we open the 2026 Health Care Conference with a bold call to action. Ignite Change. This energizing welcome session will … More

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM PST

Balancing the Spend: Reclaiming Value in Employee Benefits

In today’s cost-contained environment, employers are under increasing pressure to do more with less – without compromising the imp … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Measuring what Matters: Determining the Value of your Benefits…

Employers must ensure every dollar spent delivers measurable value. But what does “value” really mea … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Reallocating for Impact: Unlocking Value through Virtual Care,…

Employers are shifting away from expansion to optimization – reallocating benefit spend to drive gre … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

The Benefits Experience Revolution: Designing Programs Through…

As employee expectations rise and budgets tighten, flexible benefits offer a scalable, future-ready … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Kids Are in Crisis: Are Your Benefits Ready?

Between Zoom calls and school drop-offs, working parents are facing an unprecedented surge in youth mental health challenges. Rising rates of complex … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

From Episodic to Enduring: Reinventing Women’s Health with AI …

Women’s health is a lifelong journey, yet most benefits treat it as a series of isolated events—over … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

A Major Shift in Health Care Delivery

Health care is at a turning point. Digital and in-person care can no longer operate in silos—and AI is already embedded in most ca … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

Embedded Advocacy: Driving Engagement, Quality, and Cost Outco…

In this three-year case study, discover how JetBlue successfully reintegrated advocacy services with its medical carrier. Learn about the journey and … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM PST

The New PBM Fiduciary: What Transparency Really Requires in 2026

Selecting a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) isn’t just a business decision—it’s a fiduciary responsibility. Yet hidden fees, misali … More

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Refreshment Break

Hosted by:
VSP Vision Care

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

Creating More Value in Retirement Plans through Pooled Employe…

We will hear from clients about their experiences transitioning retirement plans governance and admi … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

Rewriting the Script: Pharmacy Pricing Models and Rx Care Deli…

As pharmacy costs surge and transparency expectations rise, employers are rethinking how they contra … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

The ROI You Can’t Ignore: Transforming Cardio Risk into Cost C…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the biggest drivers of employer health care costs—with overall costs projected to rise up to 10% through 2 … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

From Complexity to Clarity: Empowering Workforce Health Throug…

Learn how a large employer is transforming how they tackle health care complexity. In this candid conversation, leaders will share how early, proactiv … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

Inside Kohler’s Strategy for High-impact, Inclusive Family Hea…

Facing an estimated 9% increase in health care costs and evolving employee expectations, Kohler’s benefits team responded with a bold, unified care st … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

Digital Member Onboarding

Plan sponsors struggle with how to maximize member engagement with their health plan. During this session, you’ll learn about a program that helps pla … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

GLP-1s Broke My Budget – How We Recovered

As GLP-1 prescriptions surged, employers were forced to confront skyrocketing costs and questions about long-term sustainability. In this session, sen … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

Evolving Workplace Well-being in Tech

In the ever-changing technology landscape, a thriving workforce depends on the overall well-being and mental health of its employees. Successful well- … More

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM PST

Luncheon

Hosted by:
Inspira Financial
Vida

12:40 PM - 01:40 PM PST

De-risking your Plan: Strategies for a More Resilient Benefits…

As rising costs and regulatory pressures mount, organizations are rethinking how to protect their be … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

Shifting the Risk: Strategic Levers with ICHRA, Captives and B…

As cost volatility becomes the norm, employers are rethinking how they finance and manage benefit ri … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

Managing Pharmacy Risk: GLP-1s, Gene Therapies and the Future …

Pharmacy costs are now the fastest-growing component of employer health spend – driven by the explos … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

The Employee Health Iceberg: When Financial Stress Hides Below…

Financial stress is often invisible—yet it drives burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. In this session, leading employers share how they uncovered the … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

The Burnout Crisis: From Hidden Cost to Strategic Advantage

Burnout has moved beyond buzzword status—it’s now a business-critical risk. With 65% of employees reporting higher stress than five years ago, the imp … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

The Human-centered Algorithm: How AT&T Is Blending AI and EQ t…

AI is reshaping corporate benefits with promises of efficiency and cost savings, but if not applied thoughtfully, it can reduce health care to a trans … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

From Cafeteria to Clinical: How Food as Medicine Is Redefining…

As chronic disease costs soar, employers are turning to food-as-medicine strategies that deliver measurable ROI. This session explores how nutrition-f … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM PST

Policy as Catalyst: H.R. 1 and the Rise of Advanced Primary Ca…

With H.R. 1 reshaping health care incentives, employers have a unique opportunity to align benefit design with policy shifts while expanding access to … More

02:40 PM - 03:10 PM PST

Refreshment Break

Hosted by:
VSP Vision Care

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

Guarding the Plan: De-risking through Governance and Fiduciary…

Scrutiny is rising on ERISA fiduciary standards for employer health benefit plans. Employers face mo … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

Seeing Clearly: Managing Benefit Risk through Price Transparency

As fiduciary scrutiny intensifies and cost pressures mount, employers are turning to price transparency as a strategic lever to ma … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

From One-Size-Fits-None to Personalized Support: Building a Sc…

Too often, employees struggle in silence because mental health support arrives late—or not at all. Traditional EAPs weren’t designed for today’s diver … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

From Nice-to-Have to Business Critical: The Rise of Personali…

“Personalized” is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Employees want flexibility and choice, while CFOs demand cost-effectiveness and ROI … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

The Next Generation of Fertility Care and Hormonal Health

Even in 2026, most benefit plans still fall short in supporting life's major moments. By clinging to outdated definitions of "fert … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

Reignite Change, Reimagine Radiology: The Silent Driver of Cos…

Radiology represents up to 13% of total health care spend and is the second most utilized service—ye … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

Inside the Strategy: How Benefits Leaders Are Approaching Comp…

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM PST

Reversing Rising Health Benefit Costs: How UC Is Designing Cos…

Join us to explore how the University of California redesigned health plan offerings that controlled costs without sacrificing employee value. Learn h … More

04:05 PM - 05:15 PM PST

Washington Update

From Capitol Hill to the courts, the policy landscape for employer-sponsored benefits is shifting rapidly. This session will unpack the latest legisla … More

05:15 PM - 06:15 PM PST

Cocktail Reception

Friday, April 17, 2026

07:15 AM - 08:00 AM PST

Continental Breakfast

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM PST

Navigating the New Health Care Frontier: Emerging Trends in Su…

As health care continues to evolve, so does the member journey – from initial engagement to long-ter … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Form Meets Function: Blending Access, Experience and Value in …

As the health care landscape evolves, employers are reimagining how benefits are designed and delive … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Cracking the Global Benefits Cost Code

Global benefits costs continue to rise, driven by evolving medical trends, claims experience, and market dynamics. This session wi … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

When ‘Fine’ Isn’t Fine: Spotting and Addressing Employee Distr…

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Moving Beyond Navigation for Better Health and Care

Employees often have questions about their benefits but little clarity on where to start. Traditional navigation tools require people to know their de … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

The Health Cost Albatross: Tackling Rising Costs While Improvi…

Eight in ten benefits leaders say rising health care costs are hurting business operations—and the trend shows no signs of slowing. The problem? Most … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Commitment to Better: Transforming the Employee Experience

Forward-thinking employers are reimagining health benefits to create a smoother, more supportive experience for their people. This panel explores how … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Transforming the Employee Experience Through Value-Based Speci…

Traditional fee-for-service models often increase costs without improving outcomes. In this session, … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM PST

Responsible Generative AI for Quality Navigation: How Microsof…

Finding the right doctor is harder than it should be. Too often, people rely on Google searches or w … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

Improving the Benefits Experience with Powerful and Personaliz…

Navigating and optimizing a wide array of benefits programs and point solutions is a persistent chal … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

Beyond Claims: Connecting Data for a Complete View of Employee…

What if the key to reducing health care costs and improving employee well-being lies beyond medical … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

Scaling Clinical Obesity Care with Confidence: Strategy and Co…

Obesity management is quickly becoming one of the most critical—and complex—areas of employer-sponsored care. In this session, you’ll hear how a large … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

Managing Costs Through an Integrated Benefits Approach

An effective benefits ecosystem should be seamless, intuitive, and engaging. Today, that means combining high-touch support with high-tech solutions t … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

Cancer Engagement in Motion: How Shamrock Foods Transformed a …

Shamrock Foods faced a challenge: most of their employees don’t sit behind a desk, making traditional cancer programs ineffective. To succeed, they sh … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

The Primary Care Pivot: Strategic Purchasing to Maximize Acces…

Primary care is the backbone of a high-performing health system—but traditional health plan options often limit its potential. Today, employers have m … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM PST

How Koch Lowered Health Care Costs by Empowering Members with …

In 2025, Koch Industries piloted Sidecar Health in Georgia. The plan paid the average cost of care—no networks, no copays, no prior authorizations. Me … More

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM PST

Refreshment Break

Hosted by:
VSP Vision Care

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Igniting the Employee Experience in the Age of AI

AI can be a powerful partner in elevating the employee benefits experience – by supporting efficiencies, providing sophisticated d … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Reset Your HR Playbook: What Smart Companies Are Doing in a Ra…

Change is constant—and HR leaders are having to navigate its impact on every level. From economic shifts and political turbulence to organizational ch … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Prevention, Prevention, Prevention: Extending Healthspans Thro…

Prevention is one of the most powerful ways to reduce chronic disease and avoid rising health plan costs. Yet while the concept looks simple on paper, … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

What Drives Cancer Risk—and What Employers Can Do About It

Shifting demographics, lifestyle factors, and access gaps are fueling higher incidence across certain employee populations. For benefits leaders, the … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Beyond Benefits: A Life-Stage Strategy to Reduce Risk and Cont…

With health care costs climbing, HR leaders are rethinking benefits as a lever for both cost control and employee wellbeing. Life-stage programs—spann … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Lost in Network: Solving Hidden Access Gaps in Mental Health C…

Even with strong mental health benefits, many employees still face barriers when trying to find care—particularly within their plan’s network. This se … More