Conference Planning Committee

The conference planning committee advises on content, format and logistics to help ensure ELEVATE PX remains a relevant and enjoyable experience for participants.

Committee Co-Chairs

Beth Daddario, CAVS

Director of Volunteers and Guest Services
Inspira Health

Ron Hamner

National Program Manager, Policy
VHA Office of Patient Advocacy

Committee Members

Syed Ahmed, MD, CPXP

Physician
Northwest Community Hospital

Nicole Allen, MSHA

Assistant Vice President, Patient Experience
Surgery Ventures powered by HCA

Marcelo Alvarenga, MD, MSC, CPXP

Physician, ConectaExp CEO, SOBREXP Director of Institutional Relations & Co Founder
ConectaExp Consulting

Darrell Atkin, CPXP

Principal
Darrell Atkin + Associates

Roxanne Baier

Regional Director Quality-Office of Patient Experience
Baylor Scott and White Health

Rosie Bartel

Patient Coordinator
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Infectious Disease Research

Miranda Bond, MHR, CPXP

Administrative Director, Patient Relations
Parkland Health

Maria Fernandez

Director of Patient Experience
System Services, Emory Healthcare

Sarah Gilstrap, MS, CPHQ, CPXP

Director Healthcare XM Strategy
Qualtrics

Ellen Harry

Director Human Centered Care
Hartford HealthCare

Toni Land

Founder/Chief Experience Officer
Landing Exceptional Experiences

Maxine Legall, MBA, MSW

CEO & Founder
Thrive Inclusively

Garrett A. South, MPH, CPXP

Director of Patient Experience
CommonSpirit Health

Vita Steina

Advisor to Health Minister of Latvia
Health Ministry of Latvia