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BHC Conference 2025 - Agenda

Bridging Healthcare Communities Conference 2025

"Community; Now, More Than Ever" | Washington, D.C.
June 27-28, 2025
Note: Final session times, room assignments, and CEU accreditation details will be announced soon.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Workshops, Keynote & Panel Discussions
Workshops
Workshop
The Business of Healthcare
Explore the evolving healthcare industry through the lens of equity, innovation, and leadership.
Christian Jocelyn, MHA, VP Digital Enterprise Operations, Northwell Health
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Finding Funding & Advancing Health Equity
Discover proven strategies to secure funding and grants for healthcare initiatives focused on equity and access.
Nzinga Lowe, Founder & CEO, Pygmalion Health
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Entrepreneurs Corner: An Intro to IV Hydration
Gain foundational knowledge to launch and grow a concierge IV hydration business.
MyQueen Dickens, RN, MSN, DNP-S
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Smarter Healthcare with AI
Learn how to ethically integrate AI into healthcare using the VP4 Framework.
Hassan Tetteh, MD, Surgeon and Partner, Vituity
⏰ 10:15 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Better Storytelling with Data
Unlock the power of data to tell stories that inform, influence, and inspire action.
Kimberly Seals Allers, Founder & CEO, Pygmalion Health
⏰ 10:15 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Salary Negotiation as a Professional in Healthcare
Master techniques and strategies to confidently negotiate your worth.
Monica Carter, MS, FNP-BC, CEO "Monica the NP"
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 TBA
Keynote Address
Keynote
Dr. Imamu Tomlinson, CEO, Vituity
A visionary healthcare leader shares insights on community-based care, innovation, and redefining leadership.
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 NHC | MAIN STAGE
Panels
Panel
It's in Our Genes: Genetics and the Future of Precision Medicine
Experts explore how DNA analysis and genetic science are reshaping disease prediction in our communities.
Moderator: Yusuf Henriques, MS, MPH, Founder and CEO, IndyGeneUS Bio
Speakers: Fatima Jackson, PhD • Porsche Johnson, PharmD
⏰ 1:25 PM
📍 NHC | MAIN STAGE
Panel
Bridging the Gap: Private & Non-Profit Partnerships
Explore how organizations can partner across sectors to dismantle health disparities.
Speakers: Mary Stutts, CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association • Basil Smikle Jr., PhD, Columbia University • Tawana Thomas Johnson, American Cancer Society
⏰ 2:45 PM
📍 NHC | MAIN STAGE
Panel
What in the Health Policy: The Shifting Landscape
Understand how recent policy changes are impacting public health systems.
Moderator: Marvin B Figueroa, Ed.M., VP, BGR Group
Speakers: Lydia A. Isaac, PhD, National Urban League • Ryann Hill, MPH, Indigo Strategies • Okey Enyia, MPH, PhD, Enyia Strategies
⏰ 3:40 PM
📍 NHC | MAIN STAGE
Community Conversations
Community
Less Than 1%
Explore the paradox of success for professionals in elite spaces and redefine leadership.
Imamu Tomlinson, MD, CEO, Vituity
⏰ 4:35 PM
📍 TBA
Community
Happiness Lab
Build resilience, joy, and purpose using the 5 V's Framework from Dr. Joseph's book.
Judith Joseph, MD, Psychiatrist and Author
⏰ 4:35 PM
📍 TBA
Community
Reimagining Black Health
Spark a collective reimagination of Black health through reflection and interactive conversation.
Facilitated by Council on Black Health: Melicia Whitt-Glover, CEO • Olivia Affuso • Tiffany Eaton • Jerica Robinson • Hailey Morrison
⏰ 4:35 PM
📍 TBA
Networking
Networking
Black Health Connect - Washington, DC: Q3 Mixer
Strategic networking event for meaningful connections and professional relationships.
Location: The Park at 14th, 920 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Registration: www.bhccon.com/dcmixer
Note: Included in All Access and VIP Registrations
⏰ 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Community Conversations, Workshops & Panels
Community Conversations
Community
Policy and Advocacy in Women's Health
Explore advocacy and policy reform in improving women's health outcomes.
Maryam Mohammed-Miller, Director of Government Relations and Policy
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Community
Slingshot Pivots
Navigate moments that feel like setbacks but are actually setups for something greater.
Speakers: Magdala Chery, DO, Google • Tatiana Blue Dixon, MHA, Black Health Connect
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Community
Black Power Scorecard
Unpack systemic drivers of financial equity and health disparities with the author.
Andre Perry, PhD, Author, Black Power Scorecard
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshops
Workshop
Financial Literacy for Healthcare Professionals
Build financial security with tools to manage income, debt, and wealth-building.
Facilitated by the QAE Group
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Burn the Cape – Mental Health for High-Achieving Women
Challenge the "Strong Black Woman" narrative and embrace tools for sustainable well-being.
Raquel Martin, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 TBA
Workshop
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health of Black Men and Boys
Explore mental health challenges and share culturally grounded strategies for healing.
Anthony Estreet, PhD, CEO, National Association of Social Workers
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 TBA
Panels