Agenda: Powering Up Women’s Health

Thursday, March 27, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Doors Open and Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM	Welcome Kim Thiboldeaux, NEBGH
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM	Mindfulness Moment A guided mindfulness activity to center and focus for the day. Sadhvi Anubhuti, Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM	Women’s Health as a Strategic Imperative Women’s health is no longer a niche issue—it’s a business priority. This session will explore why investing in women’s health is essential for employers, investors, and the healthcare ecosystem. A leading expert will set the stage with key insights on the economic and societal impact of closing the women’s health gap, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. Julia Samorezov, McKinsey & Company
9:35 AM - 10:30 AM	Women’s Health Investment and Innovation Samantha Borowsky, Maven Clinic Mira Kaufman, Ingeborg Investments Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FACC, FAHA, Katz Institute for Women's Health Julia Samorezov, McKinsey & Company Rachel Snyder Good, Epstein Becker & Green
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Breakout A1: Women-Centric Benefit Design – Best Practices Explore lifecycle-based designs, real-world examples, and trends shaping women’s health benefits. Sharon E. Smith, MD, MBA, FACP, Former The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Janet Choi, MD, Progyny Cynthia Williamson, Ralph Lauren Sandy Zornek, Nasdaq	Breakout B1: Navigating Chronic Conditions – Women’s Health and Long-Term Wellness Address delayed diagnoses, improve care access, and support workplace accommodations for chronic conditions. Kia Swan-Moore, MD, Goldman Sachs Jennesa Atherton, PT, DPT, Sword Bloom Kaitlin Usinger, FNP-BC, Crossover Health Marie Frazzitta, DNP, MBA, Abbott	Breakout C1: Whole Woman Wellbeing – Mental Health, Caregiving, and Financial Empowerment Learn holistic strategies for supporting women’s well-being across mental health, caregiving, and financial resilience. Danielle Shanes, Former NBA Mary Tinebra, Inflection Stephen Sokoler, Journey Dena Faccio, Voya Financial
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Networking Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Breakout A2: Women-Centric Benefit Design – Best Practices Explore lifecycle-based designs, real-world examples, and trends shaping women’s health benefits. Sharon E. Smith, MD, MBA, FACP, Former The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Janet Choi, MD, Progyny Cynthia Williamson, Ralph Lauren Sandy Zornek, Nasdaq	Breakout B2: Navigating Chronic Conditions – Women’s Health and Long-Term Wellness Address delayed diagnoses, improve care access, and support workplace accommodations for chronic conditions. Kia Swan-Moore, MD, Goldman Sachs Jennesa Atherton, PT, DPT, Sword Bloom Kaitlin Usinger, FNP-BC, Crossover Health Marie Frazzitta, DNP, MBA, Abbott	Breakout C2: Whole Woman Wellbeing – Mental Health, Caregiving, and Financial Empowerment Learn holistic strategies for supporting women’s well-being across mental health, caregiving, and financial resilience. Danielle Shanes, Former NBA Mary Tinebra, Inflection Stephen Sokoler, Journey Dena Faccio, Voya Financial
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM	Fueling a Woman’s Body – Interactive Lunch Enjoy an engaging lunch session featuring wellness tips.
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Mindfulness Moment Refocus and prepare for the afternoon sessions with a short, guided activity. Christina Ionno, Journey
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Fertility, Family Planning, and Employer Responsibilities in 2025 With shifting legal landscapes and growing demand for fertility benefits, what role should employers play in reproductive health access? Caroline McGoldrick, Aon
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Two Paths, One Journey – Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause Join visionary Jain monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti as they preview their groundbreaking docuseries, Balance: A Perimenopause Journey. In this final panel, we explore two paths for managing perimenopause and menopause—one with hormone replacement therapy and the other with a natural, holistic approach. Visana Health’s Dr. Chevon Rariy adds clinical insights to help equip you with practical tools for navigating menopause. Shelly Lanning, Visana Health Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Sadhvi Anubhuti, Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Chevon Rariy, MD, Visana Health
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Closing Reception Celebrate the day with refreshments and final networking opportunities.