ACHE of Massachusetts

In-Person Leadership Panel: How Vulnerability Transcends Hierarchy
2026-04-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Slalom Consulting, 399 Boylston St Ste 1000, Boston, MA, 02116
Wednesday, April 29
5:00-8:00 PM
Slalom Consulting
How Vulnerability Transcends Hierarchy
Panelists:
Moderator: Shari Robbins, CPC – CEO, Robbins Advisory

Panelists:
Rachel Wilson, MHA – COO, Co-Founder, Bluebird Kids Health
Puneet Freibott, DNP, RN, FACHE – CNO, Beth Israel Lahey Health
Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, MPP – Chief Executive Officer, Liza Health
Approved for 1.5 ACHE In-Person Education Credits.
Register HERE!
No matter your title or tenure, vulnerability is a universal human experience and one of the most powerful drivers of trust, connection, and courage inside an organization. This engaging program invites participants from every level to explore how authentic openness can strengthen teams, improve communication, and elevate culture.
Featuring a panel of respected executives who openly share their own stories, this session highlights the truth that vulnerability does not disappear as you move up the corporate ladder. In fact, the higher the role, the more profound, and necessary, vulnerability becomes.
Through interactive activities, reflective prompts, and real conversations, attendees will experience the rawness and relief of realizing: regardless of job title, we all wrestle with doubt, fear, and uncertainty. And when acknowledged rather than hidden, these shared moments of humanity unlock new ways of thinking, collaborating, and leading.
This is not a lecture but an immersive experience. Participants will feel, explore, and witness how vulnerability transcends hierarchy and creates space for genuine connection and growth.
What Makes This Session Stand Out

Open to everyone—from frontline staff to executive leadership.
Executive panelists model vulnerability themselves, demonstrating that openness is not a sign of weakness but of leadership maturity.
Activities invite participants to connect with their own stories while recognizing the shared humanity across all roles.

Key Objectives & Takeaways

Recognize That Vulnerability Is a Universal Experience Across All Roles

Attendees will understand that no title, including those in the C-suite, protects anyone from challenge, doubt, or emotion. Vulnerability connects us all, regardless of hierarchy.

Experience How Authenticity Strengthens Trust and Culture

Through activities and panel dialogue, participants will feel how openness fosters psychological safety, empathy, and improved communication at every level of the organization.

Gain Practical Tools for Bringing Vulnerability Into Daily Interactions

Individuals will leave with actionable strategies for expressing vulnerability in healthy, productive ways that enhance teamwork, collaboration, and leadership presence, no matter their position.
Tickets:
Members – $35
Nonmembers – $50
Register HERE!

Veteran's Affairs Healthcare Leadership Panel: Priorities and Thoughts on the Future of the VA Health System
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, May 5, 12-1:30PM ET
Approved by the ACHE for 1.5 Virtual Interactive Credits
REGISTER HERE
Approved for 1.5 virtual interactive education credits from the American College of Healthcare Executives, this session will discuss the evolving landscape of the VA healthcare system. This session will provide a comprehensive look at the current state of VA care nationally and in New England, highlighting recent policy, funding, and care delivery changes impacting veteran populations. Panelists will share insights into key strategic priorities—including access to care, workforce sustainability, digital transformation, and enhancing the veteran experience—while also examining operational and workforce challenges such as staffing, capacity, and regulatory demands.
Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on leadership approaches within the VA, as well as the growing role of partnerships, community care, academic affiliations, and research in shaping the future of veteran healthcare delivery.
Register now to secure your spot.
REGISTER HERE
Once you complete your registration here, you must also register with the ACHE. This second step is required in order to receive the event link and credits (if applicable). DETAILS BELOW!
1. In order to receive virtual interactive education credit, participants MUST register through Eventbrite as well as through ACHE at the link below. If you are not an ACHE member, there is an option to create a free account.
Event Code: V0220126
Event Title: (V0220126) VA Healthcare Leadership Panel: Priorities and Thoughts on the Future of the VA System
Chapter: ACHE of Massachusetts
Program Date: 5/5/2026
Program URL (event registration link): https://account.ache.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Reg_evt_key=1256cca2-97ea-443a-affb-e582087f8f9a&WebCode=EvtRedirectorTL&site=ACHE
If you were a registrant of the February 2026 Veterans Healthcare event, please contact info@massache.org for a promo code to waive the ticket price.
Members: $25
Nonmembers: $40
Students: $10

New Member Virtual Orientation
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:00-6:00 PM ET
Join ACHE of MA’s Membership Committee for insight on how to maximize your ACHE membership to enhance your leadership development, expand your professional network, and create new career growth opportunities. Learn more about leadership and volunteer roles within the Chapter and how to get involved.
Register for this free virtual event, HERE. A meeting link will be sent in advance of the session.

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2026-10-16 08:00 - 18:00
