2024 Speakers

Rob Allen is the president and CEO of Intermountain Health, a leading nonprofit health system headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and operations across the western United States. Modern Healthcare named Rob as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2025, 2024, and 2023. Also in 2025, Rob was named amongst the Great Leaders in Healthcare from Becker’s Hospital Review. Rob has served in executive leadership roles at Intermountain for 30 years of his 35+ years in health leadership. 

Rob has helped propel Intermountain to national recognition as a leading model for innovating health and wellness solutions, expanding proactive care, simplifying healthcare, and improving affordability and accessibility to all. He has been a leading national voice on convening together as national health systems and leaders to find innovative solutions to systemic health industry challenges. He serves on national boards and coalitions to help drive healthcare reform and transformation. 

Prior to beginning his role as president and CEO in November 2022, Rob served as chief operating officer for five years. He was named as one of the top 25 COOs in healthcare by Modern Healthcare. He has also held CEO roles at hospitals and health systems in Wyoming, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The American Hospital Association elected Rob to serve a three-year term on its Board of Trustees starting January 1, 2026. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Rob also serves on other national and local boards and councils. 

Rob earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Utah State University and a Bachelor of Science in operations management from Brigham Young University. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Rocky Vista University. Rob’s love of healthcare began during his childhood as he was raised on a farm in rural Wyoming, where his mother served as a nurse and later as administrator at Star Valley Hospital. Rob and his wife, Becky, have three children and seven grandchildren.  

Jeff Asher is a nationally recognized crime data analyst and co-founder of the data analytics firm AH Datalytics.Before launching AH Datalytics, Jeff served as a crime analyst for the City of New Orleans and prior to that he worked as an analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency and Department of Defense.  

Jeff’s analyses have appeared nationally on data journalism website FiveThirtyEight, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. His work is regularly cited by media outlets, law enforcement leaders, and policymakers to explain local and national crime trends.  

Jeff writes a weekly newsletter called Jeff-alytics and hosts a weekly podcast where he discusses crime data, trends, and how the reality of crime and criminal justice in America can be better communicated to the public. 

Jeff holds a MA from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Texas. 

Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS is the 17th Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and the JAMA Network. She is the Lee Goldman, MD Endowed Professor of Medicine and Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Bibbins-Domingo is a general internist, cardiovascular disease epidemiologist, and a national leader in prevention and interventions to address health disparities. 

Kevin Clayton is the Executive Vice President, Chief Impact and Equity Officer for Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the parent-company encompassing the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland WNBA, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge, AHL Cleveland Monsters, Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Rocket Arena. In this role, Clayton oversees the Community Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) teams, Cavaliers Legends, the Cavaliers Community Foundation and handles government affairs for REG. By focusing the advancement of REG’s social impact and responsibility, Clayton has significantly impacted team member representation, workplace culture, fan engagement and community relations. 

Since joining the Cavaliers in 2019, Clayton has spearheaded groundbreaking efforts that have positioned the organization as a trailblazer in the sports industry. His strategic approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has not only transformed internal team dynamics but has also significantly influenced fan engagement and community relations. Notably, Clayton had a hand in orchestrating the implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion metrics tied to executive compensation, a first in the NBA, demonstrating a commitment to accountability at the highest levels of leadership. 

Clayton’s impact extends beyond the confines of REG. He had a hand in developing the strategic framework for the first pro-sports alliance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns and Guardians. This collaboration aims to create more just, equitable and engaged communities through improved policing, educational access and civic participation. Additionally, Kevin leads the NBA’s DEI Alliance, which is composed of all 30 NBA teams DEI leaders. 

While his accomplishments describe what he has done, Clayton’s “secret sauce” is his love for service. He believes that giving back and supporting people that need a hand is his purpose and calling. While Clayton clearly is a go-getter, he is fueled by the concept of being a go-giver and servant leader.  

Before joining REG, he held senior positions at Bon Secours Mercy Health, the United States Tennis Association, Russell Athletic/Spalding, Proctor & Gamble, and the American Cancer Society. At three of these corporate icons, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, he implemented groundbreaking D&I education, training and accountability systems that significantly enhanced company culture. His creation of the “Diversity Profit Center” at Russell Corporation generated substantial revenue and was recognized in the Harvard Business Review. 

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Clayton is actively involved in the community, serving as Chair of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and Black Sports Professionals. He holds board positions with United Way of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Food Bank and the Cleveland City Club, among others. Clayton has received numerous awards and honors, including Sports Business Journal’s DEI National Influencer, Crains Cleveland’s DEI Leader/Influencer, Bellwether Good Human Award, Savoy Magazine’s Top 50 Diversity Executives, Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Humanitarian Award, and Uptown Professional Magazine’s Top 100 African American Executives, along with many other personal, team, and organizational recognitions.  

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, and Shaker Heights High graduate. Clayton is an alumnus of North Carolina Central University and Wilmington College.  

Clayton will tell you that his most significant life’s accomplishment is being father of four daughters and a grandfather of three amazing grandchildren. 

A physician first and foremost, Dr. John D’Angelo leads with compassion. With over 25 years of practical experience, he continues to transform health care operations with his recent appointment as president and CEO of Northwell health, the Northeast’s largest non-for-profit health system.

Dr. D’Angelo oversees a complex network of 28 hospitals and 104,000 employees, including over 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians with an operating budget of $22.6 billion. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut and beyond.

His background in emergency medicine informed his leadership in Northwell’s operational response to COVID-19, expanding his role to become the chief of integrated operations for the entire health system. He also co-led an award-winning, innovative data solution, Real-Time Actionable Data, to enhance operational visibility. Previously, he oversaw all of Northwell’s emergency departments and was instrumental in the health system’s lifesaving sepsis prevention initiatives.

A Long Island native, Dr. D’Angelo received his medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook and subsequently completed a residency in emergency medicine at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. He also served as medical director to numerous EMS agencies throughout his career and served in the United States Army Reserve from 2001-2011.

Michael Dowling is one of the health care industry’s most highly respected voices. His willingness to take a stand on societal issues such as gun violence and immigration has earned widespread praise and recognition. During his years in academia and government, he distinguished himself as compassionate voice for those in need, developing and promoting innovative health and human services policies.   

As president and CEO of Northwell Health for 23 years, he has demonstrated invaluable leadership in overseeing a rapidly expanding clinical, research and academic enterprise with annual revenue of nearly $20 billion. With a workforce of about 90,000, Northwell is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York state, caring for more than two million people annually through a vast network of 21 hospitals, 950 outpatient facilities, including 75 urgent care centers, as well as home care, rehabilitation and end-of-life services. 

Before joining Northwell in 1995, Mr. Dowling was a senior vice president at Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He served in New York State government for 12 years during the 1980s and early 1990s, including seven years as deputy secretary of human services to former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, state director of health, education and human services, and later commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services.  

Before his public service career, Mr. Dowling was a professor of social policy and assistant dean at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services, and director of the Fordham campus in Westchester County. He earned his BA degree from University College Cork, Ireland, and his master’s from Fordham University. 

As Senior Director, Criminal Justice Grantmaking, Nancy leads a portfolio focused on building healthy and safe communities by by ending mass incarceration and mass criminalization, addressing the harm it has caused, and building new pathways to justice and safety. 

Before coming to Schusterman, Nancy served as a Project Director in the Center on Sentencing and Corrections at the Vera Institute, where she directed a national initiative to develop and implement strategies to end the misuse of local jails, as well as other projects to promote systemic data-driven policy and practice reform of state and local criminal justice systems. Prior to Vera, Nancy directed youth development programs at the Center for Court Innovation and led the Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project at the Council of State Governments Justice Center. Other work has included six years at the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice and a Skadden Fellowship at the Legal Aid Society of New York. 

Nancy holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from Yale University and an M.A. in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University. 

Jackie Gerhart, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at Epic and a practicing family medicine physician with a focus on digital health and clinical innovation. She helps shape clinical strategy and works closely with healthcare organizations to implement and scale technologies that improve patient care. Her work includes advancing the use of ambient voice for documentation and applying EHR data to improve patient outcomes and medical knowledge. As the lead clinical researcher for Epic Research, her studies—published on EpicResearch.org—have informed agencies including the FDA, CDC, and the White House. 

Dr. Gerhart also serves on the National Academy of Medicine’s Digital Health and AI Action Collaborative and the Evidence-Based Medicine Action Collaborative. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she practices primary care. She earned her medical degree from Mayo Clinic and completed residency at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Madison, WI. With a background in biomedical engineering and neuroscience, she is dedicated to reducing barriers to care and aligning technology, policy, and clinical practice. 

Lesley Hu is the founder of Pierce’s Pledge, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing gun-related tragedies involving children through education and responsible firearm storage. After the heartbreaking loss of her son Pierce, Lesley transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to protect other families from experiencing the same pain. 

Pierce’s Pledge is the only organization working at the intersection of child custody and gun violence, addressing a critical and often overlooked risk factor for children during family court–related transitions and moments of crisis. 

The organization works across public health, legal, community, and safety sectors—partnering with law enforcement agencies, hospitals, universities, and community organizations to promote voluntary, temporary, off-site firearm storage. Pierce’s Pledge also empowers family law attorneys to ask clients about firearm access and to include off-site storage requirements in retainers and safety agreements, creating a new standard of care that helps prevent violence before it happens. 

Under Lesley’s leadership, Pierce’s Pledge has built the first national, verified secure gun-storage map, identifying safe, legal storage options for families across the country. The program is now being enhanced by police departments in California and expanding nationwide. 

Lesley is known for her data-driven, solutions-focused approach to prevention, centering on practical steps that save lives while respecting responsible gun ownership. Her work brings together unlikely partners and creates scalable, nonpartisan solutions rooted in compassion. 

Through Pierce’s Pledge, Lesley continues to honor her son’s legacy—turning loss into action and ensuring that Pierce’s light protects children, families, and communities nationwide. 

John A. MacPhee serves as CEO of The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding mental health and reducing risks for suicide for teens and young adults. Under his leadership, JED has grown into a national leader, collaborating with schools, districts and community organizations, representing more than 1,200 youth-serving organization and 8 million youth – to develop comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention programs. Additionally, JED’s educational campaigns have helped tens of millions of people learn how to navigate mental health challenges.  

Earlier in his career, John held senior executive roles in the pharmaceutical industry, where he gained extensive experience in commercial operations, business development, clinical and regulatory affairs. His career includes leadership and board positions where he played key roles in spearheading innovative treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. 

In addition to his role at JED, John has served on the boards of several organizations, including as the inaugural Board Chair of Bottom Line New York and positions with the S. Jay Levy Fellowship for Future Leaders at City College, HIV Hero, and the Benebikira Sisters of Rwanda Foundation. He has also served as an advisor to innovative public health organizations such as Crisis Text Line and Trek Medics.  

A graduate of Columbia College, John also earned an MPH from Columbia University and an MBA from New York University. His work has been recognized with the John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Experience from Columbia College, and the Allan Rosenfield Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Health from Columbia’s Mailman School. 

Jose M. Prince, MD, FACS, FAAP is the Surgeon in Chief of Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Vice Chair of Surgery and system chief of Pediatric Surgery and Acute Care Surgery at Northwell Health.  He is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.  As the founding director of the Laboratory of Pediatric Injury and Inflammation in the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, he has pursued pediatric trauma injury prevention research with a focus on firearm safety.  He serves as the executive sponsor for the Northwell Center for Gun Violence Prevention.

A native of Queens, Dr. Prince returned to New York from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to join the founding faculty of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in 2010.  He completed both his general surgery and pediatric surgery training in Pittsburgh and is board certified in both specialties.  Dr. Prince graduated cum laude from the Yale University School of Medicine and has authored more than 80 clinical and scientific articles.

As director of Northwell Health’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Chethan Sathya, MD, oversees the health system’s expansive approach to firearm injury and mortality prevention. Northwell, which established the center as the first of its kind in 2019, has taken a public health approach to gun violence, focusing on key areas such as research, education (health care workers, nurses, medical students, residents), advocacy and community engagement.

Dr. Sathya is a powerful voice and advocate for firearm injury prevention. His role as a pediatric trauma surgeon exposed him to the dramatic and irresponsible results of gun violence, which has fueled his passion to find solutions to the national issue. Among his goals, Dr. Sathya is leveraging Northwell’s diverse patient population and wide reach to implement preventative strategies and perform high-level research. He has presented on gun violence prevention in various forums and in top media outlets such as CNN, Scientific American, The Washington Post, CBC and Huffington Post, among others.

Dr. Sathya also serves as associate trauma director at Cohen Children’s and he’s an assistant professor of surgery and pediatrics at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He completed medical school and general surgery training at the University of Toronto, followed by Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. He also holds a master’s in clinical epidemiology from the University of Toronto, in addition to completing a fellowship in global journalism at the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto. He is active in trauma research and works closely with the American College of Surgeons on trauma quality improvement initiatives.

During his clinical training in Chicago, he treated numerous children and babies with firearm injuries and now continues to do the same in New York. As a surgeon-journalist with firsthand experience pulling bullets out of children – many of who die – Dr. Sathya has a unique perspective and deep routed passion in telling the stories of children affected by gun violence.

He has been an invited speaker at a number of prestigious events, including the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit on Violence Prevention and the Healthcare Association of New York State symposium on best practices in gun violence prevention, where he was the keynote speaker. He’s also a consultant to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, serving as a core member of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) taskforce and the national firearm injury data collection initiative. Dr. Sathya also serves as a member of the Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns Executive Committee.

Nick brings 20+ years of legal and policy experience to the role of Senior Vice President for Law and Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety, where he oversees the organizational strategy for  policy, community safety initiatives, and research. Nick has often worked at the intersection of  technology and public policy. As a Senior Advisor to the New York State Attorney General, he oversaw agency use of data analytics and machine learning to support and generate  investigations. At Everytown, Nick led the development of the Gun Trafficking Intelligence Portal, which uses algorithms to identify potential straw purchasers and problematic gun dealers. In 2025, he launched Everytown Labs as an innovation hub focused on accelerating  the use of advanced technology and AI to solve our nation’s gun violence crisis. A recent Labs initiative, EveryShot, is a new AI-driven tool that tracks media reports of gun violence in near-real-time, filling data gaps for researchers trying to understand this public health epidemic.

Myesha Watkins is a licensed social worker, youth development specialist, and nationally recognized leader in community violence prevention. A proud native of Cleveland, Ohio, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Cleveland State University and later completed a certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School. She is also a graduate of the inaugural Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago, where she was selected to speak on behalf of her cohort at their White House graduation. 

In August 2025, Myesha was appointed the inaugural Administrator of the Cuyahoga County Office of Violence Prevention, where she leads countywide strategies addressing gun violence through a public health and community centered approach. Her work focuses on prevention, intervention, survivor support, and systems alignment across government, healthcare, and community partners. 

Prior to this role, Myesha served as Executive Director of Cleveland Peacemakers Inc., advancing evidence informed violence interruption, hospital-based intervention, and youth empowerment initiatives rooted in healing and accountability. Her leadership has helped shape local and regional approaches to community violence intervention. 

Myesha’s work has been recognized locally and nationally. She was invited to the White House in 2022 and 2023 for her leadership in violence prevention and was named to Crain’s Cleveland 40 Under 40 in 2024. She is a member of Leadership Cleveland’s Class of 2025 and remains deeply committed to advancing safety, dignity, and opportunity for communities impacted by violence.