Recognized Patient Safety Leaders 2025

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

Experienced Commercial Real Estate professional with a demonstrated history in property management and acquisition/dispositions. Investment owner.Program Director & Founder of Buffalo Car Seat Club, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect local caregivers with car seat safety resources, explain proper car seat installation, and encourage best practices for car seat safety.

I’m a security consultant and the founder of North Star Group, where I help individuals, organizations, and communities strengthen their overall safety and preparedness. With over 20 years of experience across military and private-sector security, my work focuses on physical security assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, CPTED principles, workplace violence prevention, and expert witness consulting. I’ve supported clients across a wide range of sectors—including education, government, business, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and houses of worship—by providing practical, real-world guidance rooted in proactive risk management. Whether it’s improving day-to-day security, planning for emergencies, or helping legal teams understand foreseeability and duty of care, I bring a layered and strategic approach to every situation. If you're looking for expert insight on how to build safer environments and reduce risk, I'm always open to contributing.

Medical Education, Interventional Pain Medicine, and Regional Anesthesia.

Currently licensed to practice in North Carolina as a LCMHC and LCAS and Kentucky as a LPCC-S and LCADC; nationally certified through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Board as a Rehabilitation Counselor and through the National Certification Commission for Addictions Professionals as a Master Addiction Counselor. Board approved clinical supervisor in Kentucky for LPCA and TCADC candidates. My experiences include treating patients in a fast-paced, community mental health center; opioid treatment program; acute care inpatient substance use and psychiatric care facility; and private practice settings - allowing me to develop strong clinical skills over an array of service areas and populations. I have focused continuing education on evidenced based practices, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, trauma, neuroscience of addiction, medication assisted treatment, and clinical supervision.

I am an experienced professional offering expertise in project management, customer success, account management, and business operations with the ability to execute and implement. Nearly a decade’s worth of professional experience related to project management and sales, specializing in customer success by facilitating renewals, reducing churn, increasing product adoption, risk mitigation, and excelling in all sales-based capacities. Intimate understanding of customer lifecycles and project management lifecycles to work with business operation and product teams.Superb in client communication and comfortable in stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels. Versed in applying different methodologies in work to enable flexibility in client and internal partnerships.

Experienced High Risk Perinatal sonographer with a demonstrated history of working in the medical practice industry. Skilled in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine, Medical Diagnostics, and Patient Safety. Strong healthcare services professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) focused in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.Professional speakerEducator Builder of Sonographers Creator of @sono.eyes TikTok accountCreator of @sonoeyesultrasound Instagram account

I am a triple board certified physician (Family, Diversity, & Lifestyle) with a certificate in the Business of Medicine who has a passion for merging the human aspect of medicine with innovation I am licensed in 48 states and DC I specialize in health tech consulting and executive coaching to help organizations thrive. I serve as a subject matter expert via my speaking engagements, podcasting, published book chapters, board leadership, and TEDx talks.Message me to learn more.

As AVP of Healthcare Solutions at OSP, I collaborate with providers, clinicians, and healthcare organizations to turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions that improve patient care and streamline operations. With a focus on exploration rather than simply solving problems, I’m passionate about understanding the unique challenges in healthcare and working closely with clients to create practical, effective solutions. I’m particularly drawn to emerging healthcare technologies and always eager to discuss industry trends with fellow experts.

Embarking on a unique journey in health informatics, I've been fortunate to find inspiring teachers, mentors, and leaders who shaped my path. My passion lies in leveraging data to impact patient outcomes. In addition to staying connected to my peers and coworkers, I aim to share experiences and knowledge with fellow healthcare informatics enthusiasts as I come across them, and I am eager to learn about others' experiences as well.With over 15 years of healthcare, I specialize in quality improvement data and analytics, particularly in managed care organizations. From provider relations specialist to regional supervisor of clinic operations and now managing the clinical analytics team for a Texas community health plan, I've viewed quality improvement from various perspectives.As an informaticist, I believe our role is to empower clinicians by providing insightful and actionable data. I'm driven to advance health informatics, spark discussions, and ignite ideas for a brighter future in healthcare.

Pediatrician with 10 years of experience, Stanford trained Physician Wellness Director, Health Coach, and Mom of 3 little women. Published author, AAP Emerging Leader Award, 2025 National Best Physician Award, HER award 2025. In addition to advocating for patients, Dr. Skogman is now also business owner trying to advance the platform of pediatric wellness to all parents, recognizing that the pediatricians office just doesn't give enough time for all the education parents desire. Her biggest passions are to empower parents to feel confident raising healthy children as well as educating all parents on the dangers of iPads, smartphones and the internet for their children and ways to protect and educate them for proper usage.

As a People and Culture Leader with over 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various areas, including Private Equity, Series A and Series B experience, M&A, and fast-growth environments. Having worked across diverse industries, such as private equity, venture capital, fintech, healthcare, and government, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities each sector presents.I leverage my expertise in leadership development, coaching, innovative human capital practices, and California employment law to cultivate a positive and inclusive culture that supports individual, team, and organizational excellence. I am also a proud member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, where I share insights and best practices with other senior-level HR executives. My mission is to empower people and organizations to reach their full potential.

James Lyons is an internationally trained physician that was born in Germany. He is the son of a teacher and army veteran and was raised in Texas, but traveled extensively during his medical training. From medical rotations in French Hospital Systems, to his training in Miami at Ryder Trauma medical center and psychiatric training at TGK Prison, his depth of knowledge for those in acute crises is vast. In addition to his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Lyons also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences and coordinated research trials for schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatments in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency in Rural Michigan as a Family Medicine Physician, where he made home visits, and was rigorously trained in all aspects of medical care from delivering and caring for newborns, to end of life care. In his final year of training, he was named chief resident of this program. After 3 additional years practicing in rural east texas as a hospitalist in the acute setting, he, his wife, and their 4 children now reside back in Texas where he was raised, where his parents are retired, and where his sister works as a registered nurse in hospital leadership. Dr. Lyons continues to practice medicine in the acute setting as a hospitalist and emergency room physician in the greater Austin area. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Lyons provides medical expertise and consulting while also being actively involved in performance improvement, infection control, and medical executive committees in the hospitals where he practices.

Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with an undergraduate degree in Biology and Philosophy which lends to impactful public speaking. 19 years of applied specialty in emergency medicine, toxicology, pediatric and geriatric care provides the experience to translate easy to understand, simple principles for medicolegal and consulting services on a variety of customizable topics.