Latest Interview Series Episode

S02 Episode 19
August 19, 2026

Meet Community Member
Palav Babaria, MD, MHS

Former Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management
CA Department of Healthcare Services

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Dr. Palav Babaria, former Chief Quality and Medical Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management for the California Department of Healthcare Services, shares her journey from a humanities-focused undergraduate at Harvard to a transformative leader in California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, which serves one in three Californians...[more]

S02 Episode 18
July 22, 2026

Meet Community Member
Linda Elam, PHD, MPH

Joy Strategist
President
Elam Strategies Group

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle sits down with Linda Elam, a distinguished leader in health policy and management. Throughout her career, Linda has advocated for healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations and served in pivotal roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under President Obama, policy analyst at Kaiser Family Foundation, managing director at Manatt Health, and CEO and plan president of Amerigroup, District of Columbia, Inc...[more]

S02 Episode 17
June 17, 2026

Meet Community Member
Amy Leneker

Joy Strategist
Author, Cheers to Monday
Global Speaker & Trainer for Fortune 100s

Join in as host Doug Riddle speaks with Amy Leneker, acclaimed leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of the Center for Joyful Work. Amy shares her journey as a recovering “workaholic,” where she faced the pressures of high-performance culture, to becoming a passionate advocate for reimagining our relationship with stress and the workplace...[more]

S02 Episode 16
May 20, 2026

Meet Community Member
Jaspreet Loyal, MD, MS

Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor in Pediatrics,
Yale School of Medicine
Yale New Haven Health

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt podcast, enjoy an engaging and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jaspreet Loyal, Section Chief for Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale. Dr. Loyal, who also serves as Medical Director for Inpatient Pediatrics at Yale New Haven Hospital, shares her experiences balancing roles as both a clinician and hospital administrator...[more]

S02 Episode 15
April 15, 2026

Meet Community Member
Afia Asamoah, JD, MPP

Co-Founder, General Counsel,
Corporate Secretary, Head of Strategic Alliances,
Waymark, Inc.

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Doug Riddle welcomes Afia Asamoah, a dynamic leader in healthcare innovation, policy, and equity. Afia shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family with strong service values to pursuing a career in healthcare, not as a physician, but by shaping systems that advance access and equity...[more]

S02 Episode 14
March 18, 2026

Meet Community Member
Cynthia Barginere, DNP, RN, FACHE

Chief Operating Officer
UMass Memorial Health

Cynthia shares insights from her journey, from her early days as a nurse at the University of Alabama Hospital to her transformative roles at organizations such as Rush University System for Health and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement...[more]

S02 Episode 13
February 18, 2026

Meet Community Member
David Blumenthal

Former President, The Commonwealth Fund;
Professor, Practice
Public Health Harvard Chan School of Public Health

Dr. David Blumenthal, a leader who has made significant contributions at the intersection of medicine, policy, and innovation, sits down with host Douglas Riddle on this episode of The Treasure Hunt...[more]

S02 Episode 12
January 21, 2026

Meet Community Member
Monica Davy

Senior Vice President and Chief Culture, Belonging, and Impact Officer
Vizient, Inc

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle talks with Monica Davy, Senior Vice President and Chief Culture of Belonging and Impact Officer at Vizient. Listen as Monica reflects on the motivations that led her to law school, including inspiration from an unlikely and unconventional source: her great-aunt’s love of soap operas...[more]

Episode 11
December 10, 2025

Meet Community Member
Joanne M. Conroy, MD

CEO and President
Dartmouth Health

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle welcomes Dr. Joanne Conroy, the CEO and President of Dartmouth Health. With a rich background as an anesthesiologist and a remarkable leadership journey spanning several senior roles, Dr. Conroy shares her insights on navigating complex challenges in healthcare...[more]

Episode 10
November 12, 2025

Meet Community Member
Darcey Lynn Cobbs-Lomax

Executive Director of Health Equity
and Community Impact,
Yale New Haven Health

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, The Carol Emmott Foundation welcomes Darcey Lynn Cobbs-Lomax, Executive Director of the Office of Health Equity and Community Impact at Yale New Haven Health. With over 13 years of experience at Yale New Haven Health, Darcey shares her compelling journey, highlighting her commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare access....[more]

Episode 9
October 15, 2025

Meet Community Member
Andrew Wiesenthal, MD, SM

Managing Director (Retired)
Deloitte Consulting, LLP

In this podcast episode from The Treasure Hunt, Dr. Andrew Wiesenthal, a seasoned pediatrician and mentor to the Carol Emmott Fellows, discusses his extensive background and experiences in pediatrics, public health, and consulting...[more]

Episode 8
September 15, 2025

Meet Community Member
Denise Brooks-Williams

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Henry Ford Health System

Denise shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to becoming the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Henry Ford Health System. With over 30 years of service in healthcare, Denise discusses her extensive experience leading diverse divisions within the health system and her ongoing commitment to community service...[more]

Episode 7
August 20, 2025

Meet Community Member
Marna Borgstorm

Retired Chief Executive Officer,
Yale New Haven Health and Yale New Haven Hospital

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Douglas Riddle sits down with Marna Borgstrom, the former CEO of Yale New Haven Health, who has dedicated nearly four decades to serving the healthcare needs of Connecticut. With a wealth of experience and numerous accolades, including three honorary doctorates, Marna shares her insights on the distinction between the current US "sick care" system and the potential for a truly effective healthcare system. She emphasizes the importance of investing not only in healthcare delivery but also in social infrastructure like education, housing, and community resources that can lead to healthier lives for all...[more]

Episode 6
July 16, 2025

Meet Community Member
Carolyn Carpenter

President, National Capital Region
Johns Hopkins Health System

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Douglas Riddle sits down with Carolyn Carpenter, a trailblazing leader and one of the inaugural Carol Emmott Fellows. Carolyn shares knowledge gleaned throughout her journey from Duke University to her current role as president of the National Capital Region at Johns Hopkins. With helpful professional insights, she delves into the significance of community and connection among women leaders, emphasizing how the Carol Emmott Fellowship has enhanced her approach to leadership and mentorship...[more]

Episode 5
June 19, 2025

Meet Community Member
S. Monica Soni, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Covered California

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Douglas Riddle welcomes Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California and Carol Emmott Fellow, Class of 2023. With an impressive background that includes leadership roles in major health institutions and a teaching position at UCLA, Monica shares her insights on the evolving role of a chief medical officer, particularly in the unique context of a state health exchange...[more]

Episode 4
May 21, 2025

Meet Community Member
Kevin Mahoney

CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System

The Treasure Hunt’s most recent episode features Kevin Mahoney, the CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Perelman School of Medicine. Alongside host Douglas Riddle, listeners will explore Kevin's impactful leadership style, emphasizing empathy as a core value in healthcare. Kevin reflects on a transformative summer during his youth that shaped his perspectives and career. He recounts pivotal experiences, including an influential conversation with a real estate developer and a serious accident that landed him in the hospital...[more]

Episode 3
April 16, 2025

Meet Community Member
Marcia Alesan Dawkins, PhD

Senior Research Scientist, Center for Creative Leadership, Leading Expert in Equity and Strategic Communication

In this episode, Marcia Alesan Dawkins, senior research scientist at the Center for Creative Leadership, public speaker, author of four books including Clearly Invisible, Racial Passing and the Color of Cultural Identity, expert storyteller, and regular speaker for The Carol Emmott Foundation, discusses her ideas about the meaning of identity...[more]

Episode 2
March 12, 2025

Meet Community Member
Ruth Williams-Brinkley, RN, MSN, FACHE

Regional President (retired) of Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic Region

This episode of The Treasure Hunt presents a discussion with Ruth Williams-Brinkley, a member of the Carol Emmott Leadership Council and a highly sought-after mentor for Carol Emmott Fellows. With accolades that include recognition as a top 100 most influential leader in healthcare, a top 25 woman in healthcare, and a top 25 minority executive in healthcare, Ruth has accumulated invaluable knowledge and experience throughout her many years as an industry leader.

Episode 1
February 27, 2025

Meet Community Member
Mary A. Pittman, DrPH

Emeritus, President and CEO, Public Health Institute

In this episode, Mary Pittman, one of the founders of The Carol Emmott Foundation and former president and CEO of the Public Health Institute, shares highlights from her remarkable career in public health, including Carol Emmott’s influence in shaping her career trajectory.