Time Name Speakers More Info
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMAll Recovery Meeting 
7:30 AM - 7:00 PMExpo Hall Hours 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMAttendee Breakfast 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration & Badge Pickup 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMMystery Room (Sponsored by F-Prime Capital) 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMMaternal Mental Health: Promoting Health Across GenerationsMalekeh Amini, Trayt Health
Nancy Byatt, Lifeline for Families Center and Lifeline for Moms Program at UMass Chan Medical School
Jamie Zahlaway Belsito, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, Fierce Healthcare
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMThe New Frontier of Mental Health Care: How Member Experience Drives Outcomes and Health EquityDr. Neha Chaudhary, Modern Health
Jessica Swank, Box
Bukata Hayes, Blue Cross Blue Shield
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMEmpowering Her Journey: Creating Personalized, Data-Driven Pathways in Women’s Mental Health Desiree Priestley, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Heidi Williams, ZS
Shailja Dixit, Curio Digital Tx
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMFinishing what we started: access to treatment that worksKristina Saffran, Equip
Debra Nussbaum, Optum/UHC
Ann O'Grady, Independence Blue Cross
Briana Duffy, Carelon Behavioral Health
Taft Parsons III, MD, Aetna / CVS Health
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMNavigating Addiction Care: Pathways to Effective Treatment and RecoveryRobert (Bob) Poznanovich, Hazelden Betty Ford
Ashley Johnson, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Deb Adler, Navigator Healthcare
John Driscoll, Caron Treatment Centers
Lisa Bertola, Segal
Mike Grafton, Drug Enforcement Administration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMBIPOC Meet Up 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking Break 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMBehavioral Health Value Based CareRobert Krayn, Talkiatry
Andy Kelly, Optum
Taft Parsons III, MD, Aetna / CVS Health
Andrew DiGiacomo, Evernorth Health Services
Ron Shinkman, Financial Times/Health Payer Specialist
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMSynchronizing for Success: Crafting a Unified Future for Nonprofit and For-Profit EcosystemsStacy Distefano, Consulting For Human Services
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMHow to engage the avoidant: optimizing access across the spectrum of needLani Reilly, Digital Therapeutics Alliance
Deborah Fernandez-Turner, Aetna
Julie Krause, Microsoft
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMLeading Change in Mental Health: Leveraging Lived Experience for Industry TransformationSam Nordberg, Reliant Medical Group
Ashley Potts, Wayspring
Kristian Ranta, Meru Health Inc
Devika Bhushan, Daybreak Health
Lori Beerman, Health Leaders
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMParsing the Signals through the Noise: The Investment Opportunity in Youth Mental Health InnovationKelsey Noonan, Pivotal Ventures
Katie Drasser, Rock Health
Erin Sietstra, Hopelab
David Ball, SecondMuse
John Bailey, Fiore Ventures
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBeyond 10 Million Crisis Calls: How Governments, Startups, and VCs Can Transform 988 Crisis Response and Revolutionize Mental Health CarePawel Walczuk, Accenture
Grant Rewie, Vibrant Emotional Health, National Administrator of 988
Caroline Fenkel, Charlie Health
Isobel Rosenthal, Nema Health
Victor Lanio, Flare Capital Partners
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMInnovating Substance Use Disorder Treatment: New Approaches and BreakthroughsBrett Hart, Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota
Christopher Thompson, Sober Sidekick
Lori Beerman, Health Leaders
Mimi Winsberg, MD, Brightside Health
Stacie Andoniadis, CareOregon
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMHow Artificial and Human Intelligence Complement Each Other To Deliver Superior Mental Health CareNikole Benders-Hadi, Talkspace
James Polo, Carelon Behavorial Health
Ron Goldman, Wisdo Health
Rachel Goldberg, NovaWell
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMStriking the Right Balance: Use Cases of Data-Driven Tech and Human ConnectionAndy Blackwell, ieso
Gregory Harris, BCBSMA
Michael Castanon, Care Predictor
Boaz Gaon, WISDO
Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Magazine
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMReimagining and Innovating the Neurodiversity System (IDD, Autism, ADHD)Stacy Distefano, Consulting For Human Services
Christophe Rimann, Juniper Behavioral Health
Jay Chaudhary, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Jennifer Riha, Boundless
Christal Wang, Shimmer
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMPrivate Lunch (Sponsored by Spring Health) 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMAttendee Lunch 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPuppy Snuggles in the Big Health Puppy Lounge (Booth 515) 
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMBuilding Better Crisis Response: Lessons from Arizona’s Behavioral Health Technology SolutionsMelissa Lewis-Stoner, Relias
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMAre we thinking about “access” in all the wrong ways?Inderpreet Dhillon, The Permanente Medical Group
Alex Katz, Two Chairs
Virna Little, Concert Health
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMTransforming Patient Care: The Role of Tech and AI in Virtual Mental Health TreatmentBernard DiCasimirro, Lucet
Farid Chaouki, Within Health
Prentice Tom, Kintsugi
Howard Kraft, XO Health, Inc
Jessica Kantor, Fast Company
April Richardson, BlueCross BlueShield South Carolina/Companion Benefit Alternatives
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMFederal Funding for Digital Behavioral Health: Strategies, Partnerships, and Real-World WinsAdam Haim, PhD, NIMH
Jennifer Huberty, Fit Minded
Katie Rudek, Kooth Digital Health
Andrew Barr, GreyMatter Capital
Cara McNulty, Vibrant Emotional Health
Michael Milham, Child Mind Institute
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMMeeting people where they’re at with telehealth substance use disorder treatment.Justin Coffey, Workit Health
Alissa Haight, LCSW, LISW, LSCSW, Oak Street Health
Deb Adler, Navigator Healthcare
Rachel Goldberg, NovaWell
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMImproving the Payor/Provider RelationshipSarah Fleury, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Ellen Hallsworth, Bradley Hospital
Jonathan Seltzer, SimplePractice
Manuel Arisso, Carelon Behavioral Health
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMMedicaid and an Innovative Solution walked into a bar…Is there a way for them to leave together?Seth Feuerstein, Yale University
Nikita Singareddy, Fortuna Health
Neil Leibowitz, MD, JD, Vita Health
Marissa Bertorelli, Polaris Partners
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMCostly, Ineffective OCD Care Has Met Its Match — Through Gold-Standard, Specialty Telehealth Treatment With Significant Payer SavingsJana Dost, Evernorth Health Services
Stephen Smith, NOCD
Frank Webster, MD, Health Care Service Corporation
Doug Nemecek, MD, Evernorth Health Services
Marissa Plescia, MedCity News
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMEngaging the SMI Community: Leveraging Community-Based Resources and Payor-Provider PartnershipsJoe Parks, firsthand
Manish Sapra, Northwell
Crystal O'Briant, Optum Behavioral Health Solutions
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMAccelerating Measurement-Informed Care: Building Client TrustCynthia Grant, Grow Therapy
Paul Giger, MD, MBA, Providence Health Plan
Doug Henry, Highmark
Liz Jones, Lucet
Ann O'Grady, Independence Blue Cross
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMMedicaid innovation around behavioral health gaps in careSara Ratner, Nomi Health
Misty Roberts, CareSource
Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, Social Innovation Ventures
Ashley Hunter, Fit Kids Foundation
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMPrevention in the Moments That Matter: Strategies for Addressing the Suicide EpidemicMatt Miclette, NeuroFlow
Caroline Carney, MD, MsC, Magellan Health
Brandon Kitay, Emory School of Medicine / Emory Healthcare
Andrew Carlo, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
3:15 PM - 5:00 PMBusiness Strategy Bootcamp for Clinicians in Digital Mental HealthClare Purvis, WELL
Helen Egger, Little Otter
Megan Jones Bell, Google
Amber Lange, Capella University
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMTeens & Adults & Seniors, Oh My! Peer Support For AllHelena Plater-Zyberk, Supportiv
Debra Katz, Optum
Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Magazine
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMCaregiver Mental Health: Solving Their Overwhelm Without Overwhelming Them With More WorkAmanda Brown Lierman, GoFundMe
Kate Wolin, CaringBridge
Kristi Roe, Ascension
Sarah Mastrorocco, Instacart
Tia Newcomer, CaringBridge
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMMeasurement-Based Care: Using Data to Inform Clinical Decisions and Personalize TreatmentJeremy Weisz, Greenspace Health
Kate Mellor, Alma
Sandra Berg, CareSource
Jenna Glover, Headspace
Frank Webster, MD, Health Care Service Corporation
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMFrom Crisis to Wellness: How Specialized Care Can Drive OutcomesBrooke Parish, HCSC
Colin LeClair, Connections Health Solutions
Lorena Roth, Kaiser Permanente
AJ Patel, TeleMed2U
Amy Hawthorne, Canyon Ranch
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMAddressing Provider Burnout: Strategies for a Healthier WorkplaceDawne Carlson, HBFF
Monte Masten, MarshMcLennan Agency
Tammer Attallah, Intermountain Health
Jenny Ahn, Deloitte Consulting
Ryan Dix, Providence Health System
4:15 PM - 5:00 PMUpstream Evolution: Shaping the Future of Youth Mental HealthHarris Eyre, Kooth Digital Health
Jayme Banks, School District of Philadelphia
Jennifer Huberty, Fit Minded
Katie Rudek, Kooth Digital Health
Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, Fierce Healthcare
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome Reception (Sponsored by Nema) 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSponsored Private Dinners (Invite Only) 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPrivate Dinner (Sponsored by Grow Therapy)  
7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWatch Party (Sponsored by Backpack Health and Violet) 
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6:00 AM - 6:30 AMFun Run/Walk (Sponsored by Navigator Health) 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMAll Recovery Meeting 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMAttendee Breakfast 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMExpo Hall Hours 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration & Badge Pickup 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMMystery Room (Sponsored by F-Prime Capital) 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMKeynote featuring Dr. Mai PhamHoangmai (Mai) Pham, Institute for Exceptional Care
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMBridging the Gap: Leveraging Technology to Treat High-Severity Mental Health PatientsBrad Kittredge, Brightside Health
Cara McNulty, Vibrant Emotional Health
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMWrap Around Services for Families with Autism: This is how it's done!Ling Shao, SpectrumAi
Melissa Danielsen, Joshin
Rebecca Warnken, Aon
Renee Schneider, Google
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMBridging Gaps in Mental Health: Digital Innovation for Holistic CareChris Mosunic, Calm
Yusra Benhalim, Optum
Bennett Porter, Calm
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMBreaking Barriers: Ensuring Equitable Access to Mental Health Treatment for AllNisha Desai, Anise Health
Joseph Perekupka, Freespira
Bukata Hayes, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ayo Gathing, Humana Healthy Horizons
Ryan Mundy, Alkeme Health
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMYes, E Should Be Included in DEIGary Abernathy, Marsh McLennan Agency
Rachel Guevara, TaskUs
Tamarah Duperval-Brownlee, Accenture
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMLGBTQIA+ Meet Up (Sponsored by Modality) 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking Break 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPuppy Snuggles in the Big Health Puppy Lounge (Booth 515) 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMMind Your Business: Florida’s Blueprint for Behavioral HealthKacie Kelly, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Katie Yeutter, Florida Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMSolutioning for the Societal and Economic Consequences of Mental Health InequitiesAndy Cruz, Guidelight Health
10:30 AM - 12:15 PMLooking for Your Insight Goldmine? Check the Qual.Kay Nikiforova, Violet
Chris Hemphill, Woebot Health
Sarah Sweeney, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Katrina Roundfield, Stealth
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMAdvancing Global Workforce Mental Health Care: Science, Accountability, and Demonstrable ResultsCarrie Bergen, Lyra Health
Erin Terkoski Young, WTW
Brandi McGlothin, Salesforce
Matthew Saxon, Zoom
Paul Wilson, BenefitsPRO
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMA Better Front Door to Behavioral Health: an Digitally Integrated Model for Better Access, Engagement, and OutcomesClay Nicholas, CredibleMind
Jennifer Butler, LISW-CP/S, SCDMH
Rachel Goldberg, NovaWell
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMPartners in Mind: Navigating the World of Behavioral Health Partnerships Robert Krayn, Talkiatry
Mark LePage, MD, Trinity Health
Christopher Ott, MD, FACEP, HCA Healthcare
Andrew Rubin, NYU Langone Health
Kfir Eyal, BetterHelp.com
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMEngaging Employees in Wellbeing ProgramsNicole Stec, Lockton Companies LLC
Chelsea Glenn, Northwell Direct
Liz Polson, Intermountain Health
Teresa Chapman, Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Anna Bobb, Path Foward
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMAt the Intersection of Business and Clinical: The Crucial Role of the Clinician EntrepreneurErin Parks, Equip Health
Mona Potter, InStride Health
Nicoletta Tessler, BeMe Health, Inc.
Rachel McCrickard, Motivo
Jessica Gaulton, FamilyWell Health
Reena Pande, Reena Pande MD
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMAttendee Lunch 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMPrivate Lunch (Sponsored by Grow Therapy) 
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMWe’re Cracking the Access Code. Now What? Delivering the Right Care to Get Patients HealthyOlivia Davis, Headway
Hossam Mahmoud, Carelon Behavioral Health
Elizabeth Freedman, National Quality Forum
Frank Webster, MD, Health Care Service Corporation
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMFrom Data to Care: Innovations in Identifying and Connecting People to Behavioral InterventionsKirk Rosin, Evernorth Health Services
Amy Ayrault, Evernorth Health Services
Doug Nemecek, MD, Evernorth Health Services
Erin Doney, Evernorth Health Services
1:15 PM - 3:00 PMMission-Aligned Capital: Breakout Sessions on Medicaid and Public Partnerships to Advance Care for Underserved PopulationsAndy Kelly, Optum
Jeremy Mercer, Optum Behavioral Health Solutions
Jocelyn Guyer, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
Mark Schweyer, Health Net of California/Centene Corporation
Sandra Berg, CareSource
Tracy Rico, Superior HealthPlan/ Centene
Adina Safer, Hopelab and The Medicaid Sessions
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMCommunity Support in the Justice System: Addressing SUD and SMI for Better OutcomesCooper Zelnick, Groups Recover Together
Ken Zimmerman, Fountain House, Inc.
Darren Webb, Mindset Care
Nzinga Harrison, Eleanor Health
Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, Fierce Healthcare
1:15 PM - 2:00 PMBehavioral health innovations in tribal communities – healing systems with indigenous valuesDonald Ramos, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Britteny Matero, Innsena
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMBridging the Gap: Integrating Mental and Physical Health for Holistic Patient CareDoug Newton, Rula Health
Marissa Plescia, MedCity News
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMHow to Prepare for Fundraising or a Sale – Discussion with your Outside AdvisorsJena Grady, Nixon Peabody LLP
Kemi Sulaimon, CohnReznick LLP
Vasanta Pundarika, TBA
Chris Rogers, Ziegler
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMValue-Based Reimbursement: Innovating Payment Models for Better Mental Health OutcomesJill FitzGerald, Confidant Health
Alicia Berkemeyer, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Katherine Hobbs, Author Health
Trip Hofer, .406 Ventures
Jeff Smith, Bamboo Health
Matt Schappell, Frist Cressey Ventures
2:15 PM - 3:00 PMNavigating the Impact of Regulations on SUD Treatment in the USAngela Colistra, Department of Family Medicine. Lehigh Valley Health Network
Jessica Johnson, CareSource
Nick Mercadante, PursueCare
John Snook, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Stephanie Strong, Boulder Care
Jessica Kantor, Fast Company
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMUnderstanding Young People's Nuanced Relationship with Social Media, AI, and Digital Mental Health ToolsAmy Green, PhD, Hopelab
Audrey Wang, self
Jayla Stokesberry, Hopelab
Juan Acosta, Self
Gael Aitor, Astrolescence
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMEncouraging Mental Health as a Public Health PriorityDarshak Sanghavi, ARPA-H
Anne Zink, MD, ASTHO
Kat McDavitt, Innsena
Umair Shah, Washington Department of Health
Kody Kinsley, NC Department of Health and Human Services
3:15 PM - 4:30 PMDeploying with AI to Break Health Inequities and Labor ShortagesAlison Darcy, Woebot Health
Prashanth Brahmandam, Backpack Healthcare
Lani Reilly, Digital Therapeutics Alliance
Thomas Insel, Vanna Health
Ignacio Handal, Clinicom Healthcare Inc
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMInvestment Trends in Behavioral Health: Current Status and Future DirectionsJenna Ciotti, Transformation Capital
Carmine Di Maro, One Mind
Ellen Herlacher, LRVHealth
Daisy Wolf, Andreessen Horowitz
Matthew Holt, The Health Care Blog
Carl Byers, F-Prime
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMNetworking Reception 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSponsored Private Dinners (Invite Only) 
Time Name Speakers More Info
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMAll Recovery Meeting 
7:30 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration & Badge Pickup 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMAttendee Breakfast 
7:30 AM - 12:00 PMMystery Room (Sponsored by F-Prime Capital) 
8:00 AM - 8:30 AMKeynote Featuring Dr. Lisa Damour 
8:45 AM - 9:30 AMFrom Perinatal to Postpartum: Comprehensive Maternal Mental Health CareMelissa Dennis, Partum Health
Layo George, Wolomi
Jay Taylor, Brave Health
8:45 AM - 9:30 AMFederal Efforts To Encourage Technology Adoption for Behavioral Health ProvidersThomas Novak, ONC
Talisha Searcy, SAMHSA
Mitch Chaney, Innsena
8:45 AM - 9:30 AMFamily-Centric Benefits: The Employer's Role In Supporting Youth Mental HealthJim Huffman, Integrated Benefits Institute
Jen Lee, Lyra Health
Paul Wilson, BenefitsPRO
Sohini Stone, Google
Aimee George Leary, Booz Allen
9:30 AM - 9:45 AMNetworking Break 
9:45 AM - 10:30 AMEnsuring Continuity of Care: Strategies for Seamless Patient JourneysKatie Adams, MedCity News
Sara Gotheridge, Array Behavioral Care
Dylan Ross, Blueprint
Andy Keller, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Suzanne Kunis, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
9:45 AM - 10:30 AMEmpowering Community-Based Care Through TechnologyTeresa Aseret-Manygoats, Arizona Department of Health Services
Shruti Gurudanti, Televeda
Signa Meyers, Rogers Behavioral Health
Thomas Tsang, Valera Health
Laura Bauer, Iris Telehealth
Tim Carpenter, Consulting For Human Services
9:45 AM - 10:30 AMBuilding Brighter Futures: Launching Behavioral Health Solutions for Children, Teens & Young AdultsHannah Zaitlin, Foley & Lardner LLP
Keri Wood, Spring Health
Kim Newell Green, Peers.net by Flourish Labs
Obi Felten, Peers.net by Flourish Labs
Rachel Goodman, Foley & Lardner
9:45 AM - 10:30 AMCreating a Neurodiverse-Inclusive WorkplacePascal Goldschmidt, MD, Lennar Corporation
Kristina Viola, Sharecare
Rebecca Warnken, Aon
David Sitt, Agave Health
Christopher McKelvy, K. Ventures
Sarah Greenberg, Understood.org
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMPublic-Private Partnerships: Collaborating for Better Health OutcomesPooja Mittal, Health Net
Travis Gayles, Hazel Health
Gaurang Choksi, Violet Health
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMPsychedelic Medicine at Work: Offering Breakthrough Therapies as an Employee BenefitSherry Rais, Enthea
Dana Lerman, Skylight Psychedelics
Erica Scott, Grand Canyon Trust
Kat Thompson, Fractal Health & Fractal Soul
Brad Dunn, Emerald
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMAutism and Mental Health Care: Building Consumer Trust in the Age of AIDavid Cooper, Therapists in Tech
Mainul Mondal, Ellipsis health
Kevin Fyock, Aon
Chris Sullens, CentralReach
Greta McAnany, Blue Fever
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMOpportunities and Challenges for Innovative Technology in Autism CareMike Franz, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
Sara Bathum, Pivotal Ventures
Christophe Rimann, Juniper Behavioral Health
11:45 AM - 12:30 PMEntertainment, Education, and Mental Health: Driving Change through Co-Designed Content 
11:45 AM - 12:30 PMCollaborative Care: Enhancing Outcomes, Reducing Costs, and Expanding Access to Mental Health ServicesKatie Adams, MedCity News
Tory Gildred, LICSW, SUDP, Molina Healthcare
Mark Potter, Mirah
Dan Frogel, Thriveworks
Stephanie Chiang, Sutter/Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
11:45 AM - 12:30 PMCrisis to Empowerment: Youth-Centered Solutions to Shift the Deficit Narrative and Uplift Well-BeingCindy Liu, Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Hannah Kemp, Surgo Health
Kelsey Noonan, Pivotal Ventures
Shalene Gupta, Fast Company
11:45 AM - 12:30 PMInsights From Corp Dev Leaders: How Strategic Funding Is Accelerating Digital Innovation at IncumbentsDennis Depenbusch, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Kurt Sheline, Echo Health Ventures
Prativa Joshi, Highmark Ventures