Executive Healthcare Summit Speakers

Reda Chouffani
Chief Strategy Officer
New Charter Technologies
From Hype to the Bedside: What AI Can Actually Do for Your Health System
Friday, November 6 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Reda Chouffani is the Chief Technology Officer at New Charter Technologies, where he spearheads innovative tech initiatives for a diverse range of clients. With over 20 years in the technology field, Reda originally founded Biz Technology Solutions to help businesses solve real-world challenges through infrastructure, software development, and integration solutions.

As a seasoned public speaker and thought leader, Reda frequently addresses topics like digital transformation, AI, and industry-specific tech trends. He has spoken at fintech panels and medical conferences, advocating for how technology can improve patient care and business efficiency. His insights appear on platforms like CIO.com and TechTarget.com, where he shares the latest in technology trends and business applications. In recent years, Reda has focused heavily on AI, leveraging his deep technical expertise in software development, data management, and business intelligence.

Sarah Clark
Healthcare Consultant and Speaker
Sarah Clark Consulting
Thursday, November 5 | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
What the World's Happiest and Healthiest Countries Can Teach Healthcare Leaders
Sarah Clark is a healthcare consultant and speaker with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, including 14 years dedicated to helping independent medical and dental practices thrive. With a background in Sports Science from Elmira College and a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, Sarah is also a Certified Athletic Trainer. Her diverse career has given her a unique perspective, allowing her to understand the challenges independent practices face from nearly every role in the office. This well-rounded experience enables her to identify pain points and implement collaborative solutions that drive meaningful change.

Sarah’s mission is to transform chaos into calm by streamlining operations, improving patient experiences, and creating compassionate, efficient workflows. She has witnessed firsthand how small, independent practices often lack the efficiencies and shared resources of larger healthcare organizations, requiring physicians and staff to wear multiple hats—some outside their expertise. Instead of seeing this as a disadvantage, Sarah views it as an opportunity to empower practices to operate at their best, improve profitability, and enhance patient care through strategic guidance and operational improvements.

Ron Howrigon
President and CEO
Fulcrum Strategies
Thursday, November 5 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Future of Healthcare: Executive Leadership Roundtable
Ron Howrigon is President and CEO of Fulcrum Strategies, a consulting firm that represents physician practices across the U.S. in their dealings with managed care companies. Prior to founding Fulcrum, Ron spent 18 years in the managed care industry as a negotiator and network manager, holding senior management positions with Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Ron is the author of the book “Flatlining: How Healthcare Could Kill the U.S. Economy,” which presents a concise, comprehensible overview of the critical issues and challenges facing the economics of healthcare. Ron earned a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Western Michigan University and a Master of Economics degree from North Carolina State University.

Bill Lopez
Chief Strategy Officer
New Charter Technologies
Friday, November 6 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The State of AI in Ambulatory Healthcare
Bill Lopez is a healthcare technology executive, entrepreneur, and Chief Strategy Officer who has spent more than 25 years at the intersection of business, healthcare, and technology.

As Co-Founder of Strategic Solutions, a New Charter company, Bill has built his career around a fundamental belief: technology should do more than keep a business running—it should make the business better.

Today, he is leading the charge to help ambulatory healthcare organizations rethink the role technology plays in their business. His focus is on using AI, automation, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and emerging technologies to drive four measurable outcomes: growth, profitability, operational efficiency, and a better patient experience.

Tina Ruark-Baker
Revenue Growth Advisor, LinkedIn Strategist, Fractional Executive Leader, Keynote Speaker
Friday, November 6 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Scaling Leadership: The Cost of Staying Stuck
Tina Ruark-Baker is a seasoned C-level executive turned Revenue Growth Advisor and Fractional Leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformational results across sales, marketing, talent strategy, and business development. A three-time business owner who has successfully built, scaled, and sold companies, Tina brings the rare combination of entrepreneurial grit and enterprise-level leadership to every client engagement.

After building an impressive C-level career in corporate America, Tina made a bold decision to walk away from the boardroom to do something far more impactful: help coaches, consultants, fractional leaders, and business owners build thriving businesses of their own. Today, she channels every lesson from two decades of leading high-performing teams, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving revenue growth into a mission-driven practice that delivers real, measurable results.

A true entrepreneur at heart, Tina is equal parts strategic thinker, super connector, and straight-talking advisor who leads with honesty and shows up with purpose. When she is not helping clients unlock their next level of growth, you will find her on the golf course or behind a canvas creating abstract art. In business and in life, Tina plays to win.