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Healthcare Alumni Keep Learning Through Virtual Programming
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No matter where they are in the world, members of the HBS Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA) can connect with each other, hear from business leaders, and catch up on industry trends without ever leaving their desks.
Since 2011, the HBSHAA has offered its members a monthly virtual roundtable discussion, accessible online with registration, to enhance their knowledge in the industry and keep them connected to each other and to HBS.
As part of the club’s mission to provide members “with access to resources and knowledge not easily obtained elsewhere,” the Virtual Healthcare Roundtables (VRTs) are available to members in real-time during the live speaking events or available after the events as on-demand recordings.
Jon Puz (MBA 2008)
“The HBSHAA VRT series was launched based on demand from alumni near and far to be able to connect with and learn from fellow health care leaders,” says Jon Puz (MBA 2008), who started the VRT program. “What started as a pilot project involving around two dozen alumni attendees, is now entering its eighth year with several thousand alumni having participated. In fact, we’ll soon host our 100th session. Thanks to the speakers, the moderators, and the engaged alumni asking thoughtful questions, the VRT series has become one of the defining offerings of our association.”
The club has already completed six VRTs this year and has more lined up for the fall, according to Susan Calcio, HBSHAA Program Director.
“Those first six have had over 550 members attend the live events, and all of our HBSHAA members have access to the recordings after the events,” she says.
Recent VRT topics have included a panel discussion with leaders from CVS, talking about their strategic decision to exit from tobacco sales; a pharmaceutical CEO’s perspective on what’s next in Alzheimer’s research; and a panel discussion on the digital transformation of health care.
“While many other organizations might claim to offer similar topics, the VRT series is designed to be well-moderated, well-curated, thoughtfully-discussed content each and every month,” says Puz.
This fall, the VRT series will include Michael Watkins, professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, giving a talk titled “Making the Most of Your First 90 Days,” based on his top-rated book.
Past VRTs have included HBS professor Michael Porter; Kathy Giusti, from the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation; Trevor Fetter, formerly CEO of Tenet Healthcare; Ginger Graham, currently a board member with Walgreens and Proteus Biomedical; and Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross.
The VRTs are planned and moderated by HBSHAA board members and produced by HBSHAA staff. Access to the VRT series is included in the annual HBSHAA membership.
Now in its 19th year, the HBSHAA continues to develop ways to enable its alumni in the health care industry to “keep connected and stay smart” through VRTs as well as an annual conference, access to an extensive resource library, and career development services. HBSHAA collaborates with the HBS Healthcare Initiative and with the HBS Student Healthcare Club to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting alumni around the world.
To attend an upcoming VRT or check out a past session, join the HBS Healthcare Alumni Association at hbshealthalumni.org/join. Additionally, registration for the HBSHAA Annual Conference in November is now open. Visit www.hbshealthalumni.org/2018Registration for more information and to register.
Singapore Club Celebrates New HBS Students with WineTasting Send-off
Back Row (left to right): Arnaud Favry - MBA 2016, Shawn Li – MBA 2016, Dimitra Taslim - MBA 2019 (current student), Andrew Ling – MBA 2015, Chris Hartnoll - MBA 2020 (admit visiting from Amsterdam), Tanvir Walia - MBA 2010 (Club board member), Stan Furman - MBA 2005 (Club President), Yasu Sasago - MBA 2020 (admit), Ana Gonzalez Escudero - MBA 2020 (admit), Tami Kakaraparthi – MBA 2017, Wendy Lim - MBA 2017
First Row (left to right): Margaret Wells - MBA 2006 (Club board member), Elizabeth Sim - MBA 2020 (admit), Janelle Teng - MBA 2020 (admit), Melina Anlin - MBA 2020 (admit), Van Tran - MBA 2018
The HBS Club of Singapore hosted a send-off party/wine tasting event on July 4 to help celebrate 14 new HBS students from the region.
The event came together after alumna Margaret Wells (MBA 2006) met new admit Ana Gonzalez Escudero (MBA 2020) at an event for prospective students. The two talked about ways to connect new students with alumni for support.
“Ana was working for Codorniu, one of the oldest Spanish wine producers, and we thought a tasting would be an ideal event,” says Wells.
Codorniu hosted the event and offered two of its best wines for tasting. The newly-matriculated students from Singapore mingled with a dozen alumni to learn more about life at HBS, including the best classes, section dynamics, and “not-to-miss social events.”
HBS Club of Singapore President, Stan Furman (MBA 2005) shared a few words about the club and also stressed the importance of making the most of the two years. “My advice for them was to take every opportunity to explore and to dig deeper,” says Furman. “Most importantly, I told them that HBS is a great place for self-reflection, and they should take every opportunity to learn more about themselves and what they are most passionate about.”
HBS Club of Connecticut Wins Award for Community Partners Impact
The HBS Club of Connecticut will receive the 2018 Christel Truglia Humanitarian Award for the work of its Community Partners program.
“We can’t think of a more worthy recipient than the HBS Community Partners,” says Bob Arnold, CEO of Family Centers of Greenwich, and a member of the award committee. “[Their] commitment to elevating the performance of the nonprofit sector is having a positive impact on the thousands of lives that are touched by these agencies each year.”
The Humanitarian Award is sponsored by the donor-advised Thumbelina Fund, which was established in 1996 by former Connecticut State Representative Christel Truglia.
According to Community Partners Co-Chair Tom Heckel (MBA 1977), the HBS Club of Connecticut Community Partners program has served 130 client organizations, involving over 250 volunteers since launching in 2004 as a spin-off from the HBS Club of New York’s program.
In 2017, 53 alumni volunteers provided consulting services to seven clients to increase their effectiveness on issues such as human trafficking, environmental education, and children’s healthcare. Another five client organizations received advice through the Community Partners brainstorming sessions, and four clients got help through working sessions.
"We’re honored to have been chosen to receive the Christel Truglia Humanitarian Award,” says Heckel. “We’re pleased to be associated with the Thumbelina Fund and the outstanding work they do to benefit the children of Stamford, Connecticut."
Heckel adds that because of the Community Partners’ positive impacts on the children of Connecticut, it will be the first organization to win the award, which has traditionally honored the work of individuals.
“It’s been a joy to do this work,” says Heckel. “We depend on our HBS alumni volunteers, so we’re thanking them by inviting them to join us at the award dinner.”
The award will be given at the Thumbelina Fund’s annual fundraising dinner on October 4.
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