11/21/2025
Celebrating Leadership Growth at University Hospitals! We’re proud to share that UH Ascend: An Executive Leadership Cohort wrapped up on October 24, marking University Hospitals’ first-ever development program for aspiring executive leaders. Pictured front row, left to right: Sean Chamberlain, Ken DiPoppo, Khaliah Fisher-Grace, Brett Glotzbecker, Cortney Byrne, Lora Niazov, Taylor Pedone, Ariel Rhea, Brooke Nutter. Pictured back row, left to right: Brent Carson, Marissa Kiefer, Jessica Gelsomino.
Over six months, this immersive, high-touch experience engaged a select six-person cohort in developing the critical skills needed for systems-level leadership.
Program highlights included:
- Setting Your Leadership Vision
- Uncovering Strengths and Opportunities
- Maximizing Your Influence
- Organizational Evolution
- Systems Thinking (featuring an executive-led simulation)
- Accelerating Your Development
Incredible guest speakers — senior leaders from across various disciplines and service lines across our health system, including Ashley Carlucci, Heidi Gartland, Brooke Nutter, Lavonne Pulliam, Lisa Griffin, and Robyn Strosaker — shared their insights and inspired future leaders.
With 100% satisfaction, participants praised the program’s relevance, the actionable learnings, and the meaningful connections fostered throughout.
“The most impactful thing about this program has been investing in myself and being intentional about my actions, connections, and interactions.”
A special thank you to the Organizational Development & Learning team for curating and facilitating this transformative experience. Here’s to building the next generation of visionary leaders at UH!