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

Darrell Atkin, CPXP

Principle
Darrell Atkin & Associates

Ellen Harry

Director Human Centered Care
Hartford HealthCare

Committee Members

Nicole Allen, MSHA

Assistant Vice President, Patient Experience
Surgery Ventures powered by HCA

Amanda Casillas

Director – Service Excellence
Stanford Health Care

Beth Daddario, CAVS

Director, Volunteer Experience
Inspira Health

Maria Fernandez

Director of Patient Experience
System Services, Emory Healthcare

Ron Hamner, FACHE

National Program Manager, Policy
VHA Office of Patient Advocacy

Toni Land

Founder/Chief Experience Officer
Landing Exceptional Experiences

Amber Maraccini

VP, Head of Healthcare
Medallia

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Kristin Maier

Director Patient Relations and Guest Services
Tampa General Hospital

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Alexa Petta

Child Life Specialist
SickKids Hospital

Vita Steina

Advisor to Health Minister of Latvia
Health Ministry of Latvia

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La Shawna Williams

Physician
Kaiser Permanente