Contributor: Katherine Clark, WG'15
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I hope this letter finds you well. As we are now into spring of 2024, numerous events across the country marked our calendar. We kicked off the year with the JPM reception in San Francisco, connecting many fellow alumni and old friends. Additionally, our alumni have been actively engaging in meet-and-greets at industry conferences such as ViVE in Los Angeles and HIMSS in Orlando, as well as a successful Happy Hour for Boston-based alumni. As a reminder, if you're interested in hosting a local event or networking with HCM alumni in your city or conference, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Many of us had the privilege of attending the 30th annual Wharton Health Care Business Conference, themed "The Resilience Edge: Innovating Health Care in the Face of Adversity," at the Union League. It was inspiring to hear from thought leaders across the industry who are pushing the field forward, sharing insights on overcoming challenges, and striving towards the quadruple aim of healthcare. The keynote roundtable that closed the conference, featuring leaders from sectors across the industry, was particularly enlightening, even providing insights on valuable leadership skills.
Personally, I found the conference to be a refreshing opportunity to soak up expertise and knowledge, reconnect with current board members and former classmates, and meet current students. It's these interactions that truly enrich our alumni community and propel us all forward, individually and collectively.
The Board’s commitment to providing valuable content continues with webinars led by our Career Development Committee. I encourage all alumni to take advantage of these opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills. Furthermore, the committee is collaborating closely with the Wharton Career Management office and would like to ensure you're aware of the wealth of benefits available to alumni, further strengthening our alumni connections.
As we approach the summer, WHCMAA Board elections are on the horizon. If you're interested in serving on the Board, please don't hesitate to reach out and express your interest.
Lastly, preparations for the 2024 Wharton HCM Alumni Conference as well as summer happy hours with current students are already underway. Stay tuned for updates!
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and continuing to strengthen our alumni community together.
Kind regards,
Katherine Clark, WG’15
President, Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association
Contact Katherine at: [email protected]