A Decade of Strength

Celebrating 10 years ofPurpose, Partnership and Progress

2027 EHE ConferenceVirtual

April 8–9, 2027

Engagement in Healthcare Education

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2027 Isn’t Just
an Anniversary.

It's 10 years of:

  • Purpose
  • Partnership
  • Progress

The traditional symbol of a 10th anniversary is tin, a material that represents strength through flexibility, resilience, and adaptability.

But ten years represents more than longevity.

  • It reflects our Purpose, bringing people together to engage in honest dialogue and move beyond surface-level conversations.
  • It celebrates our Partnerships, welcoming an even broader community as a collective academic-practice team.
  • And it represents our Progress, embracing the innovation and flexibility that continue to strengthen healthcare education.

Engagement in Healthcare Education (EHE) Conference 2017 → 2027

About

Engagement in
Healthcare Education

EHE brings academic and practice partners together in a neutral, collaborative environment where candid conversations lead to shared learning, stronger partnerships, and actionable solutions that support, strengthen, and grow the nursing workforce.

What You’ll Gain

  • Gain Perspective

    Engage in open dialogue and gain fresh perspectives on the challenges facing nursing education and practice.

  • Build Connections

    Build meaningful relationships with academic and practice leaders in an intentionally small, collaborative environment.

  • Share Ideas

    Exchange experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches with others working to address shared challenges.

  • Drive Action

    Leave with practical strategies, resources, and actionable ideas you can bring back to your team and institution/organization.

Keynote Speakers

Three Voices.
One Powerful Vision.

Purpose that grounds us. Partnership that strengthens us. Progress that moves us forward.

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary

SVP, Equity & Engagement | ANA

Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson

Co-Founder & Chief Visionary | Vidl Work

Dr. Michelle Rozen

Dr. Michelle Rozen

Behavioral Scientist | Bestselling Author

Agenda

Two days.
One shared purpose.

All agenda times are in EST. Agenda is subject to change.

Day 1: Celebrating the Decade

3.17 CHs

11:00 AMConnect & Explore

11:00 am – 11:30 am

11:30 AMWelcome to EHE 2027

11:30 am – 11:40 am

11:40 AMKeynotePurposePurpose: Remembering Who We’re Here For

11:40 am – 12:10 pm

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary

12:10 PMVoices of Impact: Why the Work Matters

12:10 pm – 12:22 pm

12:22 PMRecharge & Explore

12:22 pm – 1:00 pm

01:00 PMPanel ConversationA Seat at the Table: A Candid Conversation About the Future of Healthcare Education

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

01:45 PMThe Next 10: What Healthcare Education Needs Now

1:45 pm – 2:25 pm

02:25 PMRefresh & Reset

2:25 pm – 2:30 pm

02:30 PMAttendee ConversationYour Seat at the Table: The Conversation Continues

2:30 pm – 3:05 pm

03:05 PMCommunity ReflectionThe Big Takeaways

3:05 pm – 3:25 pm

03:25 PMReflect & Look Ahead

3:25 pm – 4:00 pm

Day 2: Building the Next Decade

3.33 CHs

11:00 AMConnect & Explore

11:00 am – 11:30 am

11:30 AMWelcome Back to EHE

11:30 am – 11:40 am

11:40 AMKeynotePartnershipBetter Together: The Courage to Connect, Collaborate, and Move Forward

11:40 am – 12:30 pm

Natalie Johnson

12:30 PMAttendee ConversationThe Connection Conversation

12:30 pm – 12:50 pm

12:50 PMCommunity ReflectionWhat We Heard

12:50 pm – 1:00 pm

01:00 PMRecharge & Explore

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

01:30 PMKeynoteProgressFrom Intention to Action: Creating Change that Moves Us Forward

1:30 pm – 2:25 pm

Dr. Michelle Rozen

02:25 PMAttendee ExperienceFrom Conversation to Commitment

2:25 pm – 3:00 pm

03:00 PMClosing ExperienceOur Commitment to the Next Decade

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

03:30 PMCelebrating the Journey, Looking Ahead

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Impact

Ten Years.

ONE LASTING IMPACT.

  1. Conference Attendance Growth

    4.2x

    Growth in EHE Attendance Since 2017

  2. Continuing Education Hours

    3,173.34

    Provided at No Cost to Conference Participants

  3. Conference Effectiveness

    4.79/5

    Average Participant Rating

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Voice Profile

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary

Purpose

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary

SVP, Equity & Engagement | ANA

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, FAAN

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association, addressing DEIAB and workforce challenges within the profession. Katie sits on numerous boards and national committees in nursing and healthcare, including St. John’s University and the National Black Male Nurse Leaders (NBMNL) Board of Directors, and is an editorial advisory board member with Nursing Management, Journal of Nursing Management, Nursing2025, OADN, and ACHE. Katie leads the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Forum and organized ANA’s inaugural Equity Summit in Washington, DC.

Katie is a 2024 ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar and was previously identified by HealthLeaders Media as “One of Five Chief Nursing Officers Changing Healthcare.” She also won the ICABA TD Bank 2023 Woman of Impact Award, the 2024 Spectrum Circle Award for Innovation in Health, and the 2025 National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) President’s Trailblazer Award. She was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow at the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing with the NBNA and is a Fellow with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), and the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She was recently named an honored listee in Marquis Who’s Who in America.

Katie authored two chapters in The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy, the first encyclopedia focused on racism and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Katie was also featured in the award-winning documentary film Everybody’s Work, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She recently co-authored a Sigma-published book titled Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare and delivered a TEDx Talk titled “Leadfully,” a framework on leading by leveraging our natural human gifts.

She has conducted research on care delivery models, time allocation, nurses’ well-being, racism, and civilized oppression in nursing with Quint Studer, Joslin Insight, and McKinsey. She is a well-known speaker internationally with many publications, podcasts, and national outlets, namely CNBC, The New York Times, Cheddar TV, Axios, Becker’s, Forbes, Bloomberg News, and NBC’s TODAY. She completed her PhD in Health Services at Walden University, obtained dual MBA and MHA degrees from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bowie State University in Maryland. She is a board-certified nurse executive and obtained a nurse executive leadership certificate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Voice Profile

Natalie Johnson

Partnership

Natalie Johnson

Co-Founder & Chief Visionary | Vidl Work

Natalie Johnson has spent more than 30 years helping people do their best work and helping organizations create cultures that bring out the best in their people.

She is a workplace culture expert, performance coach, author, and co-founder of Vidl Work. Natalie’s career has been rooted in the science of human performance. Her background spans psychology, physiology, resilience, and performance coaching, giving her a unique perspective on what people need to thrive individually and together.

Natalie is the co-author of Leading the Culture Journey: Elevating Everyday Actions to Create Extraordinary Workplaces, which challenges the idea that culture is something an organization “has.” Instead, she shows audiences how culture is created every day in the way we relate to each other. If you’re expecting a sit-back-and-listen keynote, that’s probably not what’s coming. Natalie is known for high-energy, interactive experiences filled with science, stories, humor, and practical tools people can put to work immediately.

Her work has earned honors including Enterprising Women of the Year, Champion of Healthcare, and Business Leader Woman Extraordinaire. Natalie’s goal on stage is to create an experience people enjoy in the moment and continue talking about and using long after it’s over.

Voice Profile

Dr. Michelle Rozen

Progress

Dr. Michelle Rozen, PhD

Behavioral Scientist | Bestselling Author

Dr. Michelle Rozen, The Change Doctor, is the behavioral scientist and bestselling author whom the world’s most powerful leaders turn to when the stakes are high, change is relentless, and performance cannot afford to slip.

Dr. Michelle Rozen is one of the most authoritative voices on human performance, change, and leadership in the world today. A behavioral scientist, USA Today and SUCCESS bestselling author, and three-time TEDx speaker, she is the go-to expert for leaders at the world’s most iconic organizations, including Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America. She consistently earns standing ovations and top speaker ratings from the most prestigious stages in the world.

Her groundbreaking research on the 6% of high achievers who rise above disruption and her extensive work on human adaptation to AI have established her as a leading authority on the future of human performance. She does not offer motivation. She gives leaders a science-backed framework for staying sharp, relevant, and ahead in a world being transformed by technology and relentless change.

Leaders who have sat in her audience describe the experience as a before and after. Audiences leave her sessions with a shift in how they think, how they lead, and how they perform, and that shift lasts.

Dr. Michelle Rozen does not just deliver a keynote. She changes how organizations move forward. That is the standard she has set, and it is the standard she delivers every time.