SOAR 2025
Reaching Higher Altitudes
DATE
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Friday, September 26, 2025
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
Registration for Pre Event Workshops:
Thought Leaders 2030: You Can’t Be Successful in the Future with the Knowledge You Have Today
A Workshop on Digital Maturity, Self-Planning, and Architecting Critical Change
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
This interactive two-hour workshop is designed for healthcare IT executives to engage in hands-on exercises focused on digital maturity, personal growth planning, and leading critical change in their organizations. Participants will assess where they stand today, map their future knowledge and leadership needs, and develop a self-guided action plan for transformation.
Read more HERE.
Led By: Mike Mosquito
Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
A Leader's Guide to LinkedIn: Building Authority, Visibility, and Impact
A Workshop on Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
This workshop will empower executives to optimize their LinkedIn presence, craft a compelling content strategy, and master leadership-focused engagement techniques. Participants will develop a 30-day action plan, leverage advanced LinkedIn features, and build a strategic networking approach. By the end, they’ll have measurable goals and a clear roadmap for establishing thought leadership.
Led By: Khalid Turk
Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
Events and Activities
Cocktail Hour | Sip, Savor, and Connect
Reconnect and Expand Your Network
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Kick off the evening with a vibrant cocktail hour where leaders, visionaries, and changemakers come together to connect, celebrate, and inspire. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, delightful bites, and uplifting conversations in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
SOAR Conference | Inspiring and Educational
Reach Higher Altitudes
Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to register.
The Bluebird Leaders’ #SOAR2025 conference is set to continue its tradition of empowering women in Health IT, Healthcare, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. Building on the success of previous years, attendees can anticipate a dynamic program featuring inspiring keynote speakers, targeted workshops, and ample networking opportunities. The conference aims to foster a supportive community dedicated to advancing women’s roles in the industry, encouraging participants to think creatively, and mentoring rising leaders.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
Featured Event | New this year! Pink Dress Awards and Gala
Celebrating and Honoring Excellence | Visit the Pink Dress Awards and Gala page HERE.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 – 9:00 PM | Visit the SOAR 2025 Events and Activities page to purchase extra tickets.
The Bluebird Leaders Pink Dress Awards Gala is an exciting evening celebrating the achievements of women in Health IT. This event honors outstanding leaders who have significantly impacted the industry, fostering innovation, mentorship, and empowerment. Attendees will enjoy an inspiring awards ceremony, engaging networking opportunities, and a night of celebration dedicated to recognizing excellence and leadership.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
Morning Wellness Sessions | Yoga, Breathwork, Cold Plunge
Wake Up the Body & Mind
Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 AM
Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 AM
Starting your morning with yoga, breathwork, and a cold plunge before a conference helps prepare both body and mind for the day ahead. Yoga enhances flexibility, circulation, and focus, while breathwork calms the mind and boosts energy. A cold plunge invigorates the body, improves circulation, and increases mental toughness. Together, these practices leave you feeling energized, centered, and ready to tackle the conference with clarity and confidence.
Sponsored by: Coming Soon!
Location
Limelight Boulder, a vibrant new community hub, is ideally situated in the University Hill neighborhood on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus. Designed with a modern and open aesthetic, the hotel offers exceptionally comfortable guest rooms and extensive conference facilities, including a 15,000-square-foot ballroom, providing a premier gathering space for both locals and visitors.
Limelight Boulder
1295 University Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Speakers & More
Rebecca Woods, MHA, SHIMSS, PM
Founder Bluebird Leaders & Propel Health Advisors
Rebecca Woods is the Founder of Bluebird Leaders and the CIO and Founder of Propel Health Advisors. She has been instrumental in driving innovation and advancing leadership in these fields. Her expertise is widely recognized, serving as an Executive Advisor for CHIME and earning numerous accolades, including the CompTIA Women in Leadership Award, the PSU Alumni Award, and the Channel Partners Advancing DE&I Award. Additionally, Rebecca has been honored with the NEHIMSS HIT Leader Award for their contributions to health information technology.
Heather Nelson, MHA, CHCIO, CHD-E ,
SVP & CIO Boston Children's Hospital
CIO Women's Panel
Heather Nelson is a dynamic leader with experience in integrated healthcare systems and academic medical centers. She specializes in developing and implementing technology solutions to enhance patient care and clinician workflows. Her expertise includes business transformation, strategic execution, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. With a strong focus on innovation, portfolio management, and vendor relations, she is dedicated to driving efficiency and improving healthcare technology solutions.
Sarah Richardson, President of Community Development
This Week Health
Panel Moderator
Transformative, innovative, and results-driven, She is a healthcare and technology executive with extensive experience in large-scale healthcare environments. She specialize in achieving ambitious goals and driving sustainable change through high-performance strategies that align with organizational vision. With a focus on cultivating top-tier talent, Sarah instills accountability, customer-centric practices, and a culture of collaboration that accelerates innovation across all domains.
Michelle Flemmings, MD
CEO, Dr. Michelle Flemmings Career Impact Coaching Services, LLC
Red Carpet Interviewer
As a global thought-leadership and business influencer, Mike leverages his 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, innovation, and technology to deliver strategic and advisory solutions across multiple industries. Having expertise in Emerging Technologies, Experience Transformation, Centers of Excellence, Business Process Automation, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence.
Dawn Whitney
Founder & CEO, ElevateX Leadership Collective
Opening Keynote speaker
As Founder/CEO of ElevateX Leadership Collective, I leverage 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in executive search and executive coaching, with a focus on healthcare technology organizations and leaders. As a former CEO of two nationwide companies (which she successfully founded and sold), I bring a wealth of expertise as a seasoned business strategist, transformative executive, and coach. Through ElevateX Leadership Collective, I empower leaders to transcend limiting beliefs and achieve both personal and professional fulfillment. ElevateX is built on the pillars of intentionality, mindset transformation, and empathy-driven coaching, helping leaders shift perspectives and align their purpose with their passion. Many of my clients are healthcare leaders seeking to elevate their careers, secure a seat at the table to drive impact and innovation, and lead with greater purpose.
Tiffany Crenshaw
President & CEO, Inntellect Resources
Panel Moderator
Tiffany is the CEO and Founder of Intellect Resources, a talent acquisition firm specializing in the healthcare IT industry. She has earned a reputation as an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader. She has built her company and career on the belief that recruiting should be based on building long term, personal relationships and sustained by the affirmation that career success matters for both candidates and clients. Tiffany attended Peace College, then an all-women’s college in Raleigh, NC, and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has been recognized for her business achievements by Ernest and Young as a Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist; and led her company to several national recognitions including the 4th fastest woman-led company in North America and Inc 500 ranking as 39th fastest growing US company in 2013. In her free time, Tiffany enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, yoga, workouts with FIA (females in action), and entertaining. She and her husband Scott are new empty nesters with two adult children who are officially off the payroll! She is also a board member of Authoracare, the leading Hospice organization in her community, and former board member of the United Way of Greater Greensboro, The Junior League of Greensboro, and Lifespan Services, a non for profit originally founded by her father that supports children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Khalid Turk MBA, PMP, CHCIO, CDH-E
CIO County Santa Clara
Workshop Educator
Khalid Turk is a Healthcare CIO and Enterprise IT leader with a strong focus on digital transformation and AI strategy. He has extensive experience leveraging technology to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and improve patient care. As an author, speaker, and advisor, he provides valuable insights on the evolving healthcare landscape, guiding organizations through strategic IT initiatives. His expertise spans enterprise systems, emerging technologies, and leadership in complex healthcare environments.
Mike Mosquito, CHCIO, MBA, PMP, CDH-E
The Buzz Podcast, Host
Workshop Educator
As a global thought-leadership and business influencer, Mike leverages his 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, innovation, and technology to deliver strategic and advisory solutions across multiple industries. Having expertise in Emerging Technologies, Experience Transformation, Centers of Excellence, Business Process Automation, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence.
Corina B. Clark MPA, FACHE, RRT
Chief Operating Officer
Corina Clark is an accomplished healthcare executive with a distinguished career in transformative leadership, strategic foresight, and process optimization. With extensive experience across critical care, rehabilitation, emergency care, ambulatory, and home health settings, she has successfully led high-performing teams while driving cultural transformation and operational excellence. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Healthcare Management and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
Laurie A. Wheeler, MBA, MHA, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer IS & T
Laurie A. Wheeler is a seasoned healthcare executive recognized for her ability to transform strategy into reality. With a career dedicated to operational excellence, she collaborates closely with operations and technology leaders to implement efficient systems and processes that drive organizational success. Her expertise spans strategic planning, process optimization, and executive leadership, ensuring seamless integration of technology and operations to enhance patient care and business performance.
Michael Maître, CPC, MHA
Michael Maître is a dynamic project manager, speaker, poet, and certified professional coach known for his versatility and engaging presence. As The Versatile Event Host™️, he brings energy and professionalism to every stage, serving as the official emcee of the Bluebird Leaders S.O.A.R. Conference. With a background in project management and leadership, Michael seamlessly blends strategic execution with motivational storytelling, inspiring audiences and teams alike. His passion for personal and professional development shines through in his work, making him a sought-after speaker and coach dedicated to empowering others to reach their full potential.
Shannon Becker BS, MS, CHCIO, CDH-L, ACHE
Vice President IS&T- Enterprise Applications and Passionate Community Support Activist
Experienced revenue cycle and clinical applications Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Revenue Cycle, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Nursing, and Hospitals. Strong program and project management professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Health Informatics from Northern Kentucky University.
Tracy Donegan
Chief Information and Innovation Officer at MLK Community
Eric Williamson
Eric Williamson isn’t your typical leadership expert—he’s a game-changer in workplace relationships. As the best-selling author of How to Work with Jerks and the dynamic President/CEO of Tailored Training Solutions, Eric redefines what success truly means in today’s fast-paced professional world. With over two decades of hands-on experience spanning IT, healthcare, and both public and private sectors, Eric has seen it all—from boardroom conflicts to team breakdowns. And through it all, he’s discovered one undeniable truth: success isn’t about talent, IQ, or climbing the corporate ladder—it’s about mastering the art of relationships. Eric’s engaging, no-nonsense approach empowers professionals and organizations to turn workplace friction into collaboration, disengagement into engagement, and dysfunction into productivity. His insights don’t just inspire—they deliver real-world strategies that help leaders and teams communicate better, collaborate stronger, and lead with impact. If you want a workplace where people actually work together instead of against each other, Eric is the expert you need to hear.
Llod Fobi
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Strategic and analytical team leader with fifteen years of industry experience developing transformative business applications, innovating healthcare models of care to increase patient satisfaction, and using structured Lean principles and the Deming Model to lead teams in implementing strategy, solving problems, and improving overall efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Erika Glenn
Co-Founder, Glenn Professional Services
From the tech trenches to executive leadership, I’m committed to using tech to deliver transformational healthcare solutions…and using heart to build the next generation of leaders. Most recently, I was the Chief Growth Officer at Redox, where I was passionate about providing the data to health entities to power that data that fuels AI to revolutionize patient care. With over two decades of experience navigating the complex intersections of healthcare and technology, I've driven innovation and operational excellence in several leading roles, including as Vice President & General Manager of a business unit for a Fortune 500 company and in strategic positions at Novant Health. My career journey taught me the transformative power of resilience, strategic foresight, and empathy. I believe in leveraging technology not just to improve processes, but to fundamentally enhance the lives of patients and empower healthcare providers. Through my work, I've seen firsthand how data-driven decisions can lead to remarkable improvements in healthcare outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Helen Oscislawski, Esq.
Founder & Managing Partner, Attorneys at Oscislawski
Two decades of experience and working hand-in-hand with C-suite executives and in-house GCs on how to structure and manage complex data-sharing arrangements in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, and identifying solutions to many other legal issues specific to the health care industry.
Substantial experience with advising and assisting clients, large and small, sophisticated and basic, including multi-stakeholder health information exchanges & networks (HIE/HINs) hospitals, health care systems, ambulatory care facilities, substance abuse programs and facilities, long term care, boards of trustees, agencies, pharmaceutical industry, researchers, CROs, among others.
More speakers to be announced
Erica Williams
Regional Technology Officer (CIO) Texas, Ascension
A dedicated and innovative healthcare technology leader with progressive experience managing, building, and upgrading large scale healthcare technology systems in large, complex, matrixed organizations. A pragmatic and inclusive leader with breadth of experience providing enterprise technology guidance, rationalizing and implementing clinical applications systems, building and mentoring high performant teams and leading enterprise transformations.
Laura Marquez
Senior Director for Digital Transformation, University of Utah Health
My mission is to facilitate an awesome patient and caregiver experience by delivering defect-free products. I drive value through the application of technology to tackle business problems. I have a proven track record of creating high functioning innovative teams by tapping into people’s strengths. By leveraging agile frameworks and process improvement, we can learn fast and iterate solutions. It brings me joy to enhance the caregiver experience with improved workflows, access to better tools, and increased patient engagement and empowerment by creating cross-functional fusion teams.
More speakers to be announced
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