Mary Stutts is the CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, also known as HBA. HBA is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing women's impact and involvement in the healthcare industries at large. Mary has had an extensive and diverse career in healthcare. She’s worked in leadership positions at Genentech, Bayer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Sumitovant, UnitedHealth Group, Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care, and Comcast NBC-Universal. Before joining HBA, she served as Chief Global Health Equity and Inclusion Officer for our company, Real Chemistry. Mary is a perfect match for her role as CEO of HBA. HBA provides a platform for women in healthcare to elevate their careers through developing diverse professional networks. They are laser-focused on community growth with myriad opportunities for women to connect and support each other in their careers. They also have a robust professional development arm with programs, events, and resources for women in health, including mentorship, leadership development, advocacy, and skill-building workshops.

Dr. Karen Knudsen currently serves as the CEO of the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. She’s also an internationally recognized oncology leader, guided by the goal of improving the lives of cancer patients and their families. She served as tenured faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine prior to recruitment to Thomas Jefferson University in 2007. Before her role as the CEO at ACS, she was the Executive Vice President of Oncology Services for Jefferson Health and Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, one of the elite National Cancer Institute’s NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the US. Dr. Knudsen is well-known for her discoveries in prostate cancer, advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying this common diagnosis and paving the way for targeted therapies. She’s also known for her advocacy work, emphasizing cancer prevention, early detection, research funding, and new treatments. In addition to being CEO of the American Cancer Society, she serves on the board of advisors for the National Cancer Institute and on twelve external advisory boards for NCI-Designated Cancer Centers.

Dr. Reed Tuckson's career includes pivotal roles as the Commissioner of Public Health for the District of Columbia during the HIV/AIDS crisis and as the Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs for UnitedHealth Group. His advocacy has been instrumental in addressing disparities and advocating for equitable healthcare access. He serves as a committee member of the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to fostering trust in healthcare and scientific endeavors. He is also the Managing Director of Tuckson Health Connections, where he is pioneering data-driven solutions to shift healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline systems. His dedication to public health serves as a guiding light in striving toward a healthier future for all. As a graduate of Howard University, he is on the board of visitors for the College of Arts and Sciences to pave new pathways for future liberal arts students. In this episode, he and Jim address critical issues such as championing individuals with sickle cell disease and advocating for improved healthcare in Black communities. Reed is concerned with increasing American trust in healthcare and decreasing tribalism, which keeps Americans apart, not together. When he's not changing healthcare, Reed is also a sage, so be prepared to learn about the writers and poets he reads daily, Rumi included.