Denise Law LaGalia

I have worked at several amazing health care companies in different Sales, Account Management and Marketing positions. I have also been active in various fundraising, volunteer, and philanthropy roles.
EmpiRx Health, LLC 2016-2018
Involved in all Marketing functions at a quickly growing startup Pharmacy Benefits Management company
Health Advocate, Inc. 2006-2008
Sold patient advocacy services to employers and brokers to assist employees and their family members in better navigating the healthcare system
National Imaging Associates, Inc. (bought by Magellan in 2006) 2002-2006
Led Sales and Client Services in the selling of Radiology Benefits Management (RBM) programs to health plans nationally
Aetna, Inc. 1991-2000
Successfully promoted within the organization in various Sales and Account Management positions
St. Elizabeth School 2009-2019
Fundraising and Event Specialist raising over $500,000 for my children’s private school
Allendale Woman’s Club 2020- current

Rise’ LeBlanc Wilson

After Cornell I joined the Staples management training program in 1987 in Boston. They were a start-up with 3 stores. I moved to NJ and Philly as they opened new markets and stores and also did some college recruiting for them. I got this position through a Cornell networking event! Following Staples I have spent the remainder of my career in higher education development and alumni relations and healthcare philanthropy, including multiple capital campaigns ranging from $250M to $5B. Worked at the University of Vermont, Middlebury College, University of Virginia, University of Florida and currently at Prisma Health, which covers 2/3 of the state of South Carolina. Board and volunteer management, fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations experience.

Jessica DeMarinis Asiello

As an occupational therapist, I help people attain their functioning and quality of life goals through participation in valued everyday activities. I primarily work with adults facing serious illness or injury in the acute hospital setting at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. I am also a part-time faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Prior to my OT career, I worked in management consulting in the healthcare industry at ZS Associates.

Jenna Saidel Lebowich

I started my career in hotel operations, then got my masters in human resources development with a focus in counseling and adult learning. I then worked in human resources in the hospitality and fitness industries and had my own HR consulting business until 2009. Looking to get back to my culinary roots and build on my counseling background, I began teaching cooking classes and returned to school to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, founding Cook Learn Live in 2010.

Joan E. Adamo

Dr. Joan Adamo serves as the Director of the Office of Regulatory Support at the University of Rochester. In this position, she has created a framework for GLP compliance within the University and provides guidance for Sponsor-Investigators conducting FDA-regulated trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices at the University. Additionally, she co-chairs the Regulatory Science CTSA Consortium workgroup and guides investigators on the implementation of quality systems for their research. A current area of focus is on use of the Expanded Access process to bring non-FDA approved therapeutics to patients who may benefit from them. Prior to joining URMC, Joan served as a researcher and regulator in the Division of Viral Products, Office of Vaccine Research and Review at CBER, FDA. As a credentialed FDA inspector, she audited national and international vaccine manufacturers and worked on the development of regulatory schema. Her research and regualtory work in the Division of Viral Products was focused on Influenza, Smallpox and West Nile Virus vaccines. Previously, Joan performed research as a Leukemia and Lymphoma fellow studying human cytomegalovirus at Princeton University in the laboratory of Thomas Shenk. Joan received her BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University and her PhD in Molecular Genetics from Cornell Medical College.

Deb Alzner

Atrium Health Data Architect – responsible for the data architecture of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) for Atrium Health. The EDW supports the organization’s data analytics needs. In this role, I facilitate sessions to identify requirements and benefits associated with projects, develop source to target data mapping documents, design the EDW database structures, and develop programs to load data into the environment. This role supports my work / life balance needs and I’m fortunate to be able to telecommute in this role. Prior to this role I was responsible for managing 3 teams – the EDW, Database, and Operational Reporting teams. I switched roles when my first child was born and I wanted to spend more time at home.