ACHE MN 2025 Annual Conference

Approved for 4.5 In-Person ACHE Education Credits and 1 Qualifying ACHE Education Credit

Join us on November 11 at Allina Commons MacMillan Center for the ACHE Minnesota Chapter Annual Conference - a full day designed to challenge, inspire, and connect healthcare leaders across the state. The day begins with a powerful patient story and features three thought-provoking panels: Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery, Responding to a Dynamic Governmental Landscape, and Maintaining and Regaining Trust in the Age of Cyber Threats. Between panels, attendees will enjoy networking, exhibits, and a President’s Luncheon, leading into our keynote from transformation expert Hannah Ubl on Leading During Transformation. With engaging speakers from Minnesota’s leading health systems, policy organizations, and innovation companies, this event offers both big-picture insights and practical tools to help executives navigate today’s most pressing challenges. Seats are limited—register now to secure your spot and be part of reimagining healthcare together.
Keynote: Hannah Ubl
Leading During Transformation: How to Guide Your Team When Amidst Change and Uncertainty

In the midst of constant change, economic volatility, and shifting priorities, leaders are being asked to navigate ambiguity while keeping their teams motivated and productive—all without a roadmap. The challenge isn't just managing your own stress; it's being the steady presence your team needs while honestly acknowledging that you don't have all the answers. This keynote explores how to build genuine resilience in uncertain times, focusing on practical strategies for leading with transparency, protecting your team's wellbeing, and creating stability even when everything feels unstable. You'll discover how to turn uncertainty into opportunity, support your people through difficult transitions, and model the kind of sustainable leadership that builds trust and loyalty.
Panel 1: Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery
Disruptive innovation has the power to transform healthcare delivery by making care more affordable, accessible, and personalized. Yet these changes can unsettle established models, creating tension between sustaining current practices and embracing new ones. This panel will explore how executives can lead through disruption—encouraging openness to change, aligning stakeholders, and keeping patients at the center of innovation. Panelists will examine the most promising innovations on the horizon, the risks and opportunities they present, and the guardrails needed for responsible adoption. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to evaluate, adopt, and scale innovations that create lasting value for patients and communities.
Moderator
- Jennifer Olson, Owner & Senior Strategic Advisor for BlueInnovo Advisors, LLC
Panelists
- David Vidal, Vice Chair of AI Enablement at Mayo Clinic
- Thompson Aderinkomi, CEO and Co-Founder of Nice Healthcare
- Dr. Sameer Badlani, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Digital Officer at M Health Fairview / Fairview Health Services

Panel 2: Responding to a Dynamic Governmental Landscape
Healthcare executives face a constantly evolving governmental landscape, where federal and state decisions can quickly reshape organizational priorities and community needs. Staying on top of these developments is not optional—it is essential to remain informed, anticipate emerging issues, and engage effectively in advocacy. This panel will explore how leaders can monitor change, prioritize engagement, and advocate for what matters most to patients, providers, and organizations. Attendees will gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead—and leave with tools to navigate a dynamic environment and position their organizations for success.
Moderator:
- Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD - Dean of the Medical School and Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of MN
Panelists
- Santo Cruz, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel for CentraCare Health.
- Bob Hume, Vice President of Policy and Communications, Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA)
- Kerri Gordon, Allina Chief Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs Officer

Panel 3: Maintaining and Regaining Trust in the Age of Cyber Threats
Trust is one of healthcare’s most valuable assets—and among the most fragile in the age of cyber threats, data breaches, and growing demands for transparency. Executives must balance transparency with legal, ethical, and operational considerations—while keeping quality of care at the center. This panel will explore how leaders can maintain and rebuild trust, from setting a consistent message and addressing community concerns to aligning public relations, legal, and clinical teams. Attendees will gain practical insights on preparing for the unexpected, leading with transparency, and restoring confidence when it matters most.
Moderator:
- Stig Ravdal, CEO and Founder, Ravdal Consulting
Panelists:
- Steve Kellerhals, Senior Engagement Manager, Incident Response, Arctic Wolf Incident Response
- Melissa Fors Shackelford, Founder, Shackelford Strategies

Tickets:

ACHE Member (any chapter) - $225
Non-member - $275
Students - $50

Agenda:

ACHE MN Annual Conference Agenda 2025

8:00 - 8:30 AM Sign-in/Breakfast/Sponsor & Committee Exhibits

8:30 - 8:45 AM Welcome (David Voller, Chapter President + Dominica Tallarico, COO, Allina)

8:45 - 9:15 AM Patient Story

9:15 - 10:45 AM Panel 1 - Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery

10:45 - 11:00 AM Break/Sponsor & Committee Exhibits

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Panel 2 - Responding to a Dynamic Governmental Landscape

12:30 - 1:00 PM President’s Luncheon/Networking/ Sponsor & Committee Exhibits

1:00 - 1:15 PM Awards/Acknowledgements

1:15 - 2:30 PM Keynote - Hannah Ubl - Leading During Transformation

2:30 - 2:45 PM Break/Sponsor & Committee Exhibits

2:45 - 4:15 PM Panel 3 - Maintaining and Regaining Trust in the Age of Cyber Threats

4:15 - 4:30 PM Closing Remarks

Thank you to our Annual Corporate Sponsors:
Gold - Children's Minnesota, Mortenson
Premier - MedCraft Healthcare Real Estate, Wold Architects & Engineers, Salix, GSK
Thank you to Allina for donating the meeting space!

Host or Publisher ACHE MN