Agenda At-A-Glance
Tuesday, June 10
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9:30 am – 1:30 pm
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Improving Consumer Experience: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Creating Better Engagement & Increasing Revenue
- Rick Gutierrez, Ph.D., BCBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Kimberly Bond, MS, LMFT, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
- Creating & Enhancing Service Lines: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Developing A Winning Growth Strategy
- Ray Wolfe, J.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Joseph P. Naughton-Travers, EdM, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Digital-First Strategy: Boosting Revenue & Client Engagement With Virtual Care
- Stephen Hopkins, EHR Administrator, Eastern Shore Community Services Board
- Nicholas Chepesiuk, Vice President Of Innovation, Qualifacts
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Grand Opening Reception Of The Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, June 11
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
- Executive Breakfast & Registration
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Having An Impact On Health Equity—Challenges, Opportunities & Inspiration
- Karen Dale, Market President, AmeriHealth Caritas District Of Columbia
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9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Housing As Health Care—Addressing The Housing & Homelessness Crisis With ACMH, Inc.
- Daniel Johansson, Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, ACMH, Inc.
- Expanding Revenue Beyond Medicaid: New Funding Strategies For I/DD Providers
- Terence Blackwell, Former Chief Executive Officer, Chimes International
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- Karen Dale, Market President, AmeriHealth Caritas District Of Columbia
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9:45 am – 10:00 am
- Welcome To The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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10:00 am – 10:30 am
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Tritone Health
- Dr. Naveed Iqbal, MBBS, MChem, Chief Executive Officer, Tritone Health
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Evolving Best Practice Models In Whole Person Care For People With Cognitive Disabilities: A Panel Discussion
- Tine Hansen-Turton, MGA/MPA, J.D., FCPP, FAAN, President & Chief Executive Officer, Woods System Of Care
- Simon Kimmelman, Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Operating & Legal Officer, Woods System Of Care
- Dr. Sailaja Musunuri, Executive Vice President Of Integrative Medicine & Chief Of Psychiatry, Woods System Of Care
- Jeanne Marshall, M.Ed, MA, BCBA, LBA, President, Easterseals Midwest
- Tisha Jackson, Chief Operating Officer, Abound Health
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10:30 am – 11:00 am
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—5e Analytics
- Alex Pelaez, Chief Executive Officer, 5e Analytics
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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11:15 am – 11:45 am
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Mindsigns Health
- Michel Birnbaum, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mindsigns Health
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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11:30 am – 12:45 pm
- An Update On Innovative New Programs At Elevance Health, Evernorth & Mercy Care: A Roundtable
- Tad Gary, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Care
- David Lederman, Senior Product Manager, Elevance Health
- Douglas Nemecek, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Evernorth
- Emerging Markets In Behavioral Health Crisis Systems From Affiliated Sante Group & Recovery Innovations
- Elizabeth Jones, Director Of Advancement, Affiliated Santé Group
- Allison Paladino, Director, Baltimore County Crisis Response System
- Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, MA, MBA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS, Chief Operating Officer, Recovery Innovations
- Innovation From Within: Leveraging Partnerships, People & Data To Drive Real-World Results
- Brad Farmer, Executive Director, Acadiana Area Human Services District
- Brittany Miller, PharmD, Director Of Partnerships & Client Success, Genoa Healthcare
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11:45 am – 1:00 pm
- Addressing Health-Related Social Needs In Your Service Delivery: Strategies & Solutions
- Marco Damiani, MA, BS, ABD, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC New York City
- Nia Uhlenhake, Family Support & Community Outreach Manager, Arizona Autism United
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11:45 am – 12:15 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Hearo
- Myke Bates, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hearo
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Predictive Power In I/DD: Using Data To Reduce ANE, Med Errors & DSP Turnover
- Aaron Baca, Chief Strategy Officer, Vista Care
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12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- The Monarch Whole Person Care Model: A Lunch & Learn Session
- Blake Martin, MHA, President, Monarch
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Welcome Back Remarks
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
- Advancing Integrated Care & Service Delivery Through The Use Of Technology: The Cityblock Health & Daymark Recovery Services Case Studies
- Christine Greimann, MSN, RN, CPNP, Vice President, Growth, Cityblock Health
- Jerold Greer, Chief Information Officer, Daymark Recovery Services
- Findings Of The 2025 OPEN MINDS National Innovation Survey: How Specialty Providers Are Moving Innovation To Action
- Courtney Sanchez, MBA, MHA, Director Of Partnerships, Connections Health Solutions
- Tyson Rittenmeyer LPC, MT-BC, Director Of Clinical Based Services, Journey Mental Health Center
- Sawyer Smith, MA, LPC, Team Manager, Journey Mental Health Center
- From Investment To Impact: How To Maximize Value In Health IT
- Kirk Broome, Ph.D., Senior Director Of Transformation, MHMR Tarrant
- Jessica Fenchel, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Access Services
- Danielle Ross, Senior Vice President & General Manager Of Consulting & Managed Services, Netsmart
- Tricia Zerger, MA, Senior Director, Human Services Strategy, Netsmart
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2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—NonBinary Solutions
- Amanda “Mandy” Ralston, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NonBinary Solutions
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
- Measuring Outcomes In Whole Person Care
- Kimber Bruhn, National Director Of Quality & Nursing Services, Vista Care
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2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—EMRAY Health
- Olga Muller, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, EMRAY Health
- Olga Ryzhikova, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, EMRAY Health
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—Rovicare
- Pankaj Likhmania, Chief Executive Officer, Rovicare
- Jim Stringham, President, JRS Solutions
- Stacy Garner, Chief Integrated Health Solutions, Copa Health
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
- Uncovering The Challenges & Opportunities For Reimbursement: A Payer Panel
- David Rogers, President, Florida Community Care & Independent Living Systems
- Peggy Terhune, Ph.D., MBA, OTR/L, Chief Executive Officer, Monarch
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Innovations In Medicaid Funding To Advance Whole Person Care: The Arizona H2O Case Study
- Shar Najafi-Piper, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Copa Health
- Sandra Stein, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Banner Health Plans
- Theresa Costales, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, AHCCCS
- Mastering Value-Based Contracting: Practical Strategies For Success
- Devin Woodley, Vice President Of Managed Care Contracting, VNS Health
- Amanda Adams, Senior Director, Population Health, Netsmart
- Scott Green, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, CareDimensions, Netsmart
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- The 2025 OPEN MINDS Pitch Day—NeuroSigma
- Colin Kealey, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeuroSigma
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- John Tote, Chief Development Officer, Vista Care
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Jazz Jamboree Networking Reception
Thursday, June 12
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7:00 am – 7:45 am
- Morning Yoga
- Joseph P. Naughton-Travers, EdM, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
- The Future Of Value-Based Care For Consumers With Behavioral Health Disorders: The Centene Total Cost Of Care Model In Florida’s Sunshine Health Plan
- Carole Matyas, MSW, Vice President Of Operations, Sunshine Health Plan
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- Carole Matyas, MSW, Vice President Of Operations, Sunshine Health Plan
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9:45 am – 11:00 am
- Growth Through Mergers, Acquisitions & Affiliations With Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health & Terros Health
- Karen Hoffman Tepper, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, Terros Health
- Richard Rinaldi, MBA, PMP, Senior Director Of Administration, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
- Fran Sheedy Bost, M.Ed., Senior Advisor, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health/TCV Community Services
- Scenario-Based Planning In Times Of Crisis: A Managing Through Chaos Roundtable
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Paul Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
- From Crisis Response To Long-Term Innovation: A New Era In Independent Living, Workforce Capacity & Provider Growth
- Mike Strouse, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, GoodLife University
- Megan McKinney Todd, Chief Strategy & Integration Officer, GoodLife University
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11:15 am – 12:30 pm
- Tech-Enabled Recruiting & Retention: Best Practices For Competing For The Best Talent
- Brandon Ward, Psy.D., Vice President Of Information Systems & Chief Innovation Officer, Jefferson Center
- David Goff, MBA, Vice President Of Administration & Chief Financial Officer, Jefferson Center
- Innovations In Intensive Children’s Services & Trauma Informed Care With Access Services & The Child Center Of New York
- Kathleen Sammer, BCBA, LBS, M.Ed., Senior Clinical Director For Behavior Supports & Assessments, Access Services
- Sherri Romano, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer, The Child Center Of New York
- Justin Smith, M.D., MBA, Director Of Behavioral Health Psychiatric & Medical Services, The Child Center Of New York
- Navigating The Investment Landscape: A Panel Session
- Steven Mason, M.Ed., Managing Partner, Empactful Capital
- Jonathan Evans, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS, Telehealth Founder, Co-Founder, OCEO, Past Founder & Chief Executive Officer, InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
- Tania S. Malik, J.D., Co-Founder, The Office Of The CEO
- Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler
- Aaron Baca, Chief Strategy Officer, Vista Care
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11:15 am – 12:15 pm
- The Challenges For State Health & Human Service Executives During Times Of Change: Leadership Perspectives
- Latika D. Davis-Jones, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, Secretary Of Drug & Alcohol Programs, Pennsylvania Department Of Drug & Alcohol Programs
- Dannette R. Smith, MSW, Commissioner, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Executive Strategy, Marketing & Growth Officer Networking Luncheon
- Paul Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Lauren Frantz, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
- Deanne Cornette, MHA, GPC, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
- Chief Executive Officer Luncheon
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Kimberly Bond, MS, LMFT, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Post Lunch Pick Me Up & Raffle Prize Drawing
- Paul Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Staying Resilient: A CEO Panel Discussion
- Tine Hansen-Turton, MGA/MPA, J.D., FCPP, FAAN, President & Chief Executive Officer, Woods System Of Care
- Karen Hoffman Tepper, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, Terros Health
- Daniel Johansson, Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, ACMH, Inc.
- Peggy Kelly, LPC-S, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Homes, Inc.
- Transforming Your Brand Image For Maximum Consumer Engagement & Visibility: A Clarvida Case Study
- Whitney McChane, Chief Marketing Officer, Clarvida
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3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
- Strategy In The Midst Of The Unknown: Finding The Path To Achieve Mission, Vision & Sustainability
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS