Our 2025 speaker line-up.

  • Mariella Frostrup is one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters and columnists. Her contribution to arts and literature along with her advocacy on gender and social issues have placed her at the forefront of the cultural landscape. She made the ground-breaking BBC1 documentary The Truth about Menopause and she currently presents her own daily show on Times Radio covering issues of the day

  • Caroline Hyde hosts Bloomberg Television’s flagship daily technology show from New York. She has also served as anchor of “The Close” and the network’s chief European correspondent.

    Hyde joined Bloomberg in 2008 to cover the European debt markets for Bloomberg News as a corporate finance reporter, focusing on company loans and bonds as well as sovereign debt.

    Prior to joining Bloomberg, Hyde worked in public relations for London’s Moorgate Group. She holds an MA (Oxon) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University.

  • Kacy Fleming is an award-winning workplace well-being strategist and women's health advocate. She spent over twenty years in biopharmaceuticals learning the importance of health education and community support as well as the criticality of creating access to medications. Despite this knowledge, when perimenopause symptoms hit, Kacy fell victim to Google Search, and knew there had to be a better way to learn about the menopausal transition. That is why she created The Fuchsia Tent.

    In addition to being the CEO and founder of The Fuchsia Tent, Kacy runs a well-being consultancy where she works alongside organizations to ensure sustainable business growth along with market leadership in talent retention, and attraction. She has built and executed well-being strategies and solutions from the ground up, based on a multidisciplinary approach of storytelling, deep listening, and evidence-based organizational design practices.

    She is a published author, a TEDx speaker, and a LinkedIn Top Voice for public speaking. Kacy does frequent keynotes for global employers, guest lectures and UMass Amherst, and has appeared on numerous global podcasts talking about workplace well-being and menopause. She has authored articles on hot topics in the workplace ranging from menopause and mid-career transitions to flexible work, compassionate leadership, and the keys to employee engagement. Her work has been featured by Business Insider, Flow Space Thrive Global, HR Grapevine, Wellbeing Designers, Wellbeing at Work, etc...

    Kacy lives in Massachusetts with her partner, Mark and her two chihuahuas, Otto and Finn.

  • Pilar Guzmán is the editorial director of O Magazine & Oprah Daily, where she oversees content, strategy, and community across the brand’s platforms. A media industry leader, editor, writer, author, speaker, and “brand whisperer”, Pilar has built and transformed some of America’s most iconic—and influential—lifestyle brands throughout her prolific career.

    From 2013 to 2019, she served as Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast Traveler, where she re-imagined the brand for the digital age, embracing the "Experience Economy” and turning it into the global tastemaker’s bible. Her leadership earned the magazine numerous awards, including a National Magazine Award, and recognition as Advertising Age’s Editor of the Year. Prior to that, she was Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Living, where she modernized the brand and launched the influential American Made event, connecting millennial makers with new audiences.

    Earlier in her career, Pilar founded parenting magazine Cookie, which elevated the conversation around modern family life and catalyzed the rise of the parenting blogosphere, earning her a place on Crain’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list. She began her editorial journey with Real Simple, Fodor’s Travel Guides, and ONE Magazine.

    Just before joining Oprah, she co-founded The Swell, a venture-backed membership platform for Gen X that reimagined midlife through community, expert-led workshops, and digital content. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her two sons and husband, Christ Mitchell, with whom she wrote bestselling home décor book Patina Modern. A sequel, The Forever Home, is slated for Fall 2025.

  • Anna Barbieri, MD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Barbieri is a dual board-certified gynecologist and integrative medicine physician as well as a specialist in menopause medicine. Her passion is personalized, patient-centered, modern and holistic care of women, informed by the most up-to-date women’s health research. From preventive care to complex gynecologic issues, Dr. Barbieri partners with her patients to help them maintain or restore optimal hormonal and gynecologic health. She has special expertise in helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause by focusing on each patient with customized nutrition and lifestyle advice, as well as use of hormonal therapies and non-hormonal interventions.

    Dr. Barbieri is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is a Menopause Society certified menopause practitioner. She is also a graduate of the Andrew Weil Fellowship in Integrative Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Barbieri is the founding physician of Elektra Health, a digital menopause education and support company.

  • Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally recognized expert in women’s health, the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, and the New York Times bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.

    For nearly three decades, Dr. Malone served as a board-certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner in one of Washington, D.C.’s most esteemed medical practices. Now fully dedicated to advocacy, education, and expanding access to menopause care, she is helping reshape the healthcare landscape for midlife women through her work with Alloy Health, a digital health company committed to evidence-based solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause. 

    Dr. Malone’s thought leadership has gained national attention through high-profile media appearances on The Michelle Obama Podcast, Oprah Winfrey’s The Life You Want, CBS Sunday Morning, and the Today Show. She was a featured keynote speaker at the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting and her op-ed in The Washington Post, “America Lost Its Way on Menopause Research,” sparked a national movement to increase funding and policy reform in women’s midlife health. 

    Named to the 2024 Forbes 50 Over 50 list and honored with the Health Award by The Black Women’s Agenda, Dr. Malone has spent her career advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and addressing racial disparities in healthcare. A proud sister of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,, a sisterhood rooted in public service, social action, and community leadership. She is a charter member of the Xi Tau Chapter (Cambridge, MA), which recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. 

    She brings a deeply personal lens to her work. Raised in Mobile, Alabama, as the youngest of eight children during the tail end of the Jim Crow era, Dr. Malone witnessed firsthand the consequences of systemic inequities in healthcare. Her mother’s late-stage colon cancer diagnosis, despite living near two hospitals, ignited Dr. Malone’s lifelong dedication to proactive, preventive care and health equity. 

    A graduate of Harvard University (cum laude in Psychology and Social Relations) and Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Malone completed her residency at The George Washington University. She is certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Menopause Society. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Malone is an avid reader, music lover, and amateur genealogist. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. They are the proud parents of three children: Maya, Brooke, and Eric III.

  • Joanne Stone, MD, MS, is the System Chair of the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Stone is a well-known expert in the field of maternal-fetal medicine and previously served as the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division Director and Fellowship Director for the Mount Sinai Health System. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Mount Sinai-Rainbow Clinic that provides enhanced prenatal care following stillbirth.

    Dr. Stone’s clinical interests are in multiple gestations, perinatal loss, prenatal diagnosis, and invasive fetal procedures. Her research interests span the gamut of multifetal pregnancies, labor induction, and ultrasound. She has also conducted several randomized trials, expanding knowledge on the important topics of cervical ripening, safe labor induction, and reducing surgical site infections in patients undergoing scheduled cesarean deliveries. She currently serves as the co-Principal Investigator for the Generation C Study, evaluating pregnancy outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Stone continues to have a busy consultative and clinical practice, specializing in the care of high-risk pregnancies, as well as being active in teaching. 

    Dr. Stone is a Past-President of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and serves on the Board for the Foundation for SMFM. She also serves on the Board of the Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation, the PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Advisory Board, and is Chair of the Sonography Community for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). She previously served on the Executive Board of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Dr. Stone currently serves as the immediate past President for Mount Sinai Faculty Council. She also was the recipient of the prestigious Jacobi Medallion at Mount Sinai in 2022. Dr. Stone is an associate editor of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the co-author of the books Pregnancy for Dummies and The Pregnancy Bible. She has been named both a Castle Connolly/New York Magazine Top Doctor and a New York Times Magazine Super Doctor each year for more than a decade.

    Dr. Stone received her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and continued as full-time faculty. She also holds a master’s degree in healthcare delivery and leadership from Icahn Mount Sinai.

  • Lucy is a Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Boston office. Lucy has 15+ years of experience advising CEOs and top teams at leading pharma, biotech and life sciences companies globally on growth strategy, innovation, sustainability, and organizational transformation. Lucy is the Global Leader of the McKinsey Health Institute and a leader in our Life Sciences and Healthcare practices. Lucy is a Board member of MassBio, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and the Aspen Institute Latinos in Society program. 

  • Leslee J. Shaw, PhD, is a leading outcomes researcher whose major focus is clinical diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, including a special focus on sex differences. Dr. Shaw is an endowed chair and tenured professor with appointments in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science; Population Health; and Cardiology. She is the Director of the Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute and Vice Chair for Research in the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In her roles, she leads women’s health researchers across the Mount Sinai Health System, including multidisciplinary teams to tackle compelling research issues in women’s health. 

    Dr. Shaw has published more than 1,000 publications and presented more than 500 abstracts in major scientific meetings in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. She has been ranked as one of the top one-percent of clinical researchers with the most highly cited publications (awarded by Thomson Reuters), with an H-index >154. 

    Based on her scientific contributions, in 2009, Dr. Shaw was recognized with the Simon Dack Award for academic excellence from the American College of Cardiology and, in 2013, the Coalition to Reduce Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes Award for her research contributions in racial and ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease. In 2013, she received the Woman’s Day Red Dress Award for her scientific contributions to women’s health. In 2020, she was awarded the Bernadine Healy Leadership in Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Award from the American College of Cardiology. Also, in 2020, she received the Nanette Wenger, MD Award from the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, and the Distinguished Investigator Award from the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research. Dr. Shaw is a Past President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. She is the only individual having served as president of two medical societies within cardiovascular medicine.

  • As Chief People Officer for Fanatics, Toretha oversees talent development, total rewards, HR infrastructure, culture and organizational development, and philanthropy. She joined Fanatics in early 2023 as SVP, Talent Management and Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, where she played an instrumental role in the development of our professional athlete development program and has helped operationalize, upskill, and standardize Fanatics’ core HR approach.  

    Prior to Fanatics, Toretha served as the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging for PayPal. Before this, she spent close to 17 years at BlackRock where she oversaw all aspects of the talent acquisition function as Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Acquisition. She began her career at SSR Realty Advisors as an HR Analyst and is based in New York. 

  • Cara McNulty, DPA is a highly regarded, national leader and health scientist whose success in driving population well being outcomes spans the employer, government, payer, provider, start-up and education sectors. As the CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health, she influences the national conversation on breaking the stigma around mental health and improving access to behavioral health care for individuals, families and communities across the country. Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Cara leads Vibrant into a new era of creating meaningful impact for the national mental well being system and those seeking help.

    Cara is known for her ability to integrate evidence-based health science into practical business models that drive measurable outcomes. With her expertise in People & Organizational Performance Practices, she enables national and global stakeholders to implement scalable solutions, fostering population-level mental health impact. As a passionate advocate for democratizing mental health care, Cara supports Vibrant’s mission and strategy, helping build a society where emotional wellness is accessible for all.

    McNulty’s career trajectory demonstrates her deep commitment to overcoming mental health barriers. Prior to joining Vibrant, Cara served as the President of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being at CVS Health, North American Leader of Wellbeing for Willis Towers Watson, and lead Population Health and Team Member Wellness at Target. In addition to these roles, Cara has earned national recognition for spearheading Minnesota’s groundbreaking population health care legislation—one of the country’s largest health initiative financial investments.
    Cara holds a doctorate in public administration from Hamline University, a Master of Science in applied health science from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science in community health education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

  • Susan Khalil, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and an Assistant Professor in the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Khalil specializes in gynecologic surgery, skilled in both laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and has a clinical focus in endometriosis, pelvic pain, and fibroids. She is also involved with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in gynecologic surgery to enhance the delivery of services and patient outcomes.

    Dr. Khalil attended medical school at the Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Staten Island University Hospital. She is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, an American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists accredited fellowship, which she completed at Mount Sinai. She also holds a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership from the Graduate School at Mount Sinai. Dr. Khalil is passionate about caring for women at all stages of life, from adolescence to menopause, and is committed to helping patients with their wellness.

  • Janna Mullaney is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare operations and practice management, with more than two decades of experience driving transformation in the eye care industry. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer for Eyecare Services Partners, Janna oversees strategic growth, operational performance, and leadership development across one of the largest integrated ophthalmology platforms in the country.

    Janna’s career is defined by her ability to turn vision into action. From her early days managing a single practice to now leading across dozens of markets, she has consistently built strong teams, optimized systems, and elevated standards. Her work has led to measurable gains in access, efficiency, and patient satisfaction—while mentoring a generation of emerging leaders along the way.

    In 2015, Janna was named COO of the Year by SmartCEO, a recognition of her bold leadership and measurable results. She later served as President of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) in 2019 and was inducted as a Fellow (FASOA) in 2024—the organization’s highest professional honor. She also completed the Women in Leadership program at Cornell University, deepening her commitment to purposeful, inclusive leadership.

    As a Certified Ophthalmic Executive, Janna is widely respected for her calm authority, high expectations, and unwavering belief in the power of leadership done right. She is a sought-after speaker and regularly presents on leadership development, team culture, and organizational transformation. Whether leading a turnaround, guiding an executive team, or speaking from the stage, Janna is driven by one mission: to develop leaders who build people up, communicate with clarity, and drive results that matter. She believes the best leaders are those who remain approachable, honest, and committed to helping others grow—and she works every day to live that example.

  • Cassandra Pratt is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Progyny, where she brings her expertise in leading human resources, talent acquisition, learning and development and employee experience at growth stage companies to the company. Prior to joining Progyny, Cass was Director of Talent at SignPost and TravelClick, a global provider of innovative, cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels.

  • Janet Foutty is a nationally recognized technology and business leader who spent 33 years at Deloitte, culminating her career as CEO of Deloitte Consulting and Executive Chair of Deloitte US. During her tenure, she led the firm through significant transformation fueled by technology, talent, and purpose.

    A best-selling author on women’s leadership, Janet continues to advise organizations at the intersection of innovation and impact. While she remains active in the technology space, her primary focus today is advancing women’s health - a mission she pursues across venture capital, nonprofit leadership, public policy, and academia.

    She recently completed a prestigious leadership fellowship at the University of Chicago and serves as a trusted advisor to mission-driven companies and funds committed to building a more equitable future.

  • Kaitlin Stephens is the Vice President of Global Benefits & Enterprise Health at IBM, where she leads the strategy and execution of benefits and enterprise health programs for IBMers around the world.

    Before joining IBM, she spent several years as a health and benefits consultant at Mercer in Washington, D.C., advising large organizations on innovative benefits strategies. Since joining IBM over four years ago, Kaitlin has been dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of employees and their families, finding purpose in making a positive impact every day.

    Outside of work, Kaitlin is a proud mother to a one-year-old son and enjoys spending quality time with her family and two hound dogs.

  • Sarah Franklin is the CEO of Lattice, leading the company’s mission to make work meaningful. With over 25 years in technology, she has a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams. Sarah spent more than 15 years at Salesforce in executive leadership roles, including President and Chief Marketing Officer, EVP of Platform and Trailhead, and head of developer initiatives.

    Sarah holds a dual degree in chemical engineering and biochemistry from Virginia Tech.

    A recognized industry leader, she has been named one of Forbes’ Most Influential CMOs, a “CMO to Watch” by Business Insider, and a recipient of Adweek’s Brand Genius Award. She also serves on the Board of Directors for PagerDuty.

  • Dr. Anna Tavis is Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies. She is the Director of NYU Coaching Innovation Lab and the host of NYU Coaching & Tech Summit. Dr. Tavis has been named to Thinkers50 Radar in 2020 and to top 100 Global Influencers in People Analytics in 2023, 2024, 2025. Dr. Tavis is the co-author of Humans at Work. The art and practice of creating the hybrid workplace. (Kogan Page, 2022) and The Digital Coaching Revolution (Kogan Page, 2024).

    Prior to joining the NYU faculty, Dr. Tavis navigated a diverse global career in business, consulting and academia. In business, Dr. Tavis was the Head of Motorola’s EMEA OD function based in London, Nokia’s Global Head of Talent Management based in Helsinki, United Technologies Corporation’s Chief Learning Officer, and the Global Head of Talent and Organizational Development with AIG Investments. In academia, Dr. Tavis was on the faculty at Columbia University, Williams College, and Fairfield University.

    Two of Dr. Tavis’ Harvard Business Review articles in collaboration with Dr. Peter Cappelli : “HR Goes Agile” (2018) and “The Performance Management Revolution” (2016) were published in HBR’s “Must Reads” (2016 & 2018), and “Definitive Management Ideas of the Year” (2016 and 2018) and in “Agile: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review” (2020).

    Dr. Tavis is a frequent presenter at international conferences on the topics of Future of Work; People Analytics and Technology; Employee Experience; and Intelligent Automation in the Workplace. She is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is the Academic in Residence with Executive Networks. She is the former Executive Editor of People+Strategy Journal, a publication of SHRM’s Executive Network and she is currently an Associate Editor of Workforce Solutions Review, a publication of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management and The Journal of Total Rewards, a publication of WorldatWork.