Agenda At-A-Glance

Tuesday, September 29

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am

  • Registration & Breakfast
    Registration

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Strategic Planning For Times Of Uncertainty: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Nimble Data-Driven Planning
    Executive Seminar
    • Kimberly Bond, MS, LMFT, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS

• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

  • Lunch On Your Own
    Networking

• 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

  • Clinical Excellence Best Practices: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Engaging & Retaining Your Clinical Talent
    Executive Seminar
    • Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D., MBA, Vice President Of Clinical Excellence & Leadership, OPEN MINDS

• 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

  • Thoughtleader Networking Reception
    Networking

• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  • Gettysburg Pub Tour 
    Networking
    • Erin Deppen, Education Events Manager, OPEN MINDS

Wednesday, September 30

• 7:30 am – 8:30 am

  • Executive Breakfast & Registration
    Registration

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am

  • The Future Of Long-Term Services & Supports: Centene’s Vision For Innovation, Access & Value
    Keynote
    • Anna Keith, Vice President, LTSS Product & Strategy, Centene

• 9:30 am – 12:45 pm

  • The Eisenhower Leadership Perspective: Eisenhower Farm Tour
    Core Session
    • Lawrence “Larry” Korczyk, Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg National Park

• 9:45 am – 10:45 am

  • Thought Leader Discussion
    Networking
    • Anna Keith, Vice President, LTSS Product & Strategy, Centene

• 9:45 am – 11:15 am

  • New Perspectives On Sustaining Your Top Professionals
    The Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
    • Peggy Kelly, LPC-S, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Home
    • Patricia Wilcox, LCSW, Vice President, Strategic Development, Klingberg Family Centers

• 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

  • Decisive Leadership In Complex Organizations: Driving Alignment Across Management, Boards & Investors
    Breakout Session

• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

  • Building Leadership That Lasts: Designing Scalable Development Programs For A Multigenerational Workforce with Thresholds
    The Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
    • Sterling Haukom Anderson, LPC, Director, Workforce Development, Thresholds

• 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm

  • Chief Financial Officer Circle Member Networking Luncheon
    Networking Lunch
    • Ray Wolfe, J.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS

• 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

  • Lunch & Learn
    The Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit

• 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm

  • Lunch On Your Own
    Networking

• 2:15 pm – 5:15 pm

  • Following In Lincoln’s Footsteps: A Leadership Walking Tour
    Core Session
    • Lawrence “Larry” Korczyk, Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg National Park

• 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

  • Women In Health Care Leadership: An Interactive Discussion On Fostering Career Growth, Overcoming Barriers & Empowering Women Leaders
    Breakout Session
    • Cecilia Haag, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Thompson
  • Leading Through Change By Creating Agile Teams
    The Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit

• 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

  • Leading At The Right Altitude: Executive Time Management That Drives Results
    Breakout Session
  • Smarter Staffing: Using AI & Predictive Analytics To Strengthen The Workforce
    The Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit

• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  • Executive Networking Reception At Beyond The Battle Museum
    Networking

Thursday, October 1

• 7:30 am – 8:30 am

  • Executive Breakfast
    Networking

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am

  • Whole-Person Care In Action: Mercy Care’s Blueprint For The Future Of Integrated Care
    Keynote
    • Tad Gary, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Care

• 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

  • Preparing For The Unexpected: The Little Round Top Case Study & Battlefield Tour
    Core Session
    • Robert Prosperi, Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg

• 9:45 am – 10:45 am

  • Thought Leader Discussion
    Thought Leader Discussion
    • Tad Gary, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Care

• 9:45 am – 11:00 am

  • Strategic Scenario Planning: Forecasting, Financial Modeling & ROI Analysis
    CFO Summit

• 11:15 am – 12:30 pm

  • Mergers & Alliances: The Evolving Role Of The CFO In Organizational Growth – M&A, Collaborations & Partnerships
    CFO Summit
    • Robert C. Dunne, CPA, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Devereux
  • Being An Executive Leader Is A Team Sport – Building Your Executive Team Bench Strength
    Breakout Session
    • Luanne Welch, Chief Executive Officer & President, Easterseals UCP North Carolina & Virginia

• 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Challenges During Times Of Turbulence: The Pickett’s Charge Case Study & Battlefield Tour
    Core Session
    • Terry G. Fox, Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg

• 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm

  • Chief Executive Officer Circle Member Networking Luncheon
    Networking Lunch
    • Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
    • Michael Allen, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS

• 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Lunch On Your Own
    Networking

• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

  • The Women Of Gettysburg: Walking Tour
    Breakout Session
    • Patty Hawthorn, Licensed Tour Guide, Hidden Memories Tours
  • Building High-Value Managed Care Partnerships: A CFO’s Approach To Sustainable Relationship Development
    CFO Summit
    • Matt Kresic, MPA, Chief Executive Officer, Cadence Care Network
    • Marti Taylor, CEO OhioRISE, Aetna

• 3:10 pm – 3:40 pm

  • Closing Keynote
    Closing Keynote
    • Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS