The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview Series

Welcome to The Treasure Hunt, an interview series of some of the most influential and recognizable health leaders of our time. We are privileged to gather these trailblazers within The Carol Emmott Foundation community, and we invite you to hear their stories. Spend some time to get to know these colleagues better. Find out what motivates each of these extraordinary individuals to be a part of our mission to achieve gender and racial equity in healthcare, and hear some interesting stories along the way.

The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview Series is a business podcast hosted by The Carol Emmott Foundation, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Carol Emmott Foundation hosts The Treasure Hunt: A Healthcare Changemakers Interview Series, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Meet Community Member Eve Higginbotham, SM, MD, ML Former Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity, Sr. Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute, Professor of Ophthalmology University of Pennsylvania

  Sep 15, 202640 minS2

  This episode of The Treasure Hunt features Dr. Eve Juliet Higginbotham, a distinguished professor of ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine and a leader in academic medicine, health equity, and glaucoma research. In an inspiring conversation, Dr. Higginbotham reflects on her personal and professional journey, from attending elementary school in the Jim Crow-era South to holding prominent roles at leading academic institutions across the country. Dr. Higginbotham discusses her decision to pursue medicine over engineering, the challenges and opportunities of leadership as a woman of color, and her commitment to fostering supportive environments where others can thrive. Listeners will also hear Dr. Higginbotham’s insights on the significance of board governance, the evolving representation of women in leadership roles, and the powerful network of support offered by The Carol Emmott Foundation.

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  Episode #19

  Meet Community Member Palav Babaria, MD, MHS Former Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management CA Department of Healthcare Services

  Aug 18, 202627 minS2

  In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, Dr. Palav Babaria, former Chief Quality and Medical Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management for the California Department of Healthcare Services, shares her journey from a humanities-focused undergraduate at Harvard to a transformative leader in California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, which serves one in three Californians. Listen as host Doug Riddle facilitates an enlightening conversation that explores Dr. Babaria’s experiences. With a focus on navigating government leadership while emphasizing the pivotal role of health equity in statewide policy reform, Dr. Babaria discusses the importance of leveraging the lived experiences of Medi-Cal members in policymaking to shape programs using direct member feedback. Dr. Babaria also reflects on the challenges and progress in addressing racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in healthcare, drawing from her personal and professional background as a first-generation American and a woman in medicine. Hear Dr. Babaria’s perspective on the value of mentorship, the complexities of public service, and the need for resilience and solidarity in the face of high-pressure and ever-changing environments.

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  Episode #18

  Meet Community Member Linda Elam, PHD, MPH President Elam Strategies Group

  Jul 21, 202626 minS2

  In this episode of The Treasure Hunt , host Doug Riddle sits down with Linda Elam, a distinguished leader in health policy and management. Throughout her career, Linda has advocated for healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations and served in pivotal roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under President Obama, policy analyst at Kaiser Family Foundation, managing director at Manatt Health, and CEO and plan president of Amerigroup, District of Columbia, Inc. Currently, she's the founder and president of Elam Strategies Group. The discussion traces Linda’s path from her early passion for science and medicine to a lifelong pursuit of health equity and public well-being. Linda opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her perspective on healthcare disparities, particularly her time working between vastly different medical facilities in Los Angeles. She spotlights the power of social determinants of health and the pressing need to connect healthcare with social care for meaningful improvements. Her insights emphasize the significance of clear communication and targeted research, as well as the real-world challenges of policy implementation. Listen and discover the intricate layers of health policy, the powerful influence of public health leadership, and the lasting legacy of community connections in championing equitable care.

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  Episode #18

  Meet Community Member Linda Elam, PHD, MPH President Elam Strategies Group

  Jul 21, 202626 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Treasure Hunt, host Doug Riddle sits down with Linda Elam, a distinguished leader in health policy and management. Throughout her career, Linda has advocated for healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations and served in pivotal roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under President Obama, policy analyst at Kaiser Family Foundation, managing director at Manatt Health, and CEO and plan president of Amerigroup, District of Columbia, Inc. Currently, she's the founder and president of Elam Strategies Group. The discussion traces Linda’s path from her early passion for science and medicine to a...

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  Episode #17

  Meet Community Member Amy Leneker Joy Strategist Author, Cheers to Monday Global Speaker & Trainer for Fortune 100s

  Jun 16, 202621 minS2

  Join in as host Doug Riddle speaks with Amy Leneker, acclaimed leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of the Center for Joyful Work. Amy shares her journey as a recovering “workaholic”, where she faced the pressures of high-performance culture, to becoming a passionate advocate for reimagining our relationship with stress and the workplace. Drawing from her own battles with burnout, including the realization that simply changing jobs doesn't address deeper issues, Amy offers listeners a candid look at the shifts required to foster sustainable, joyful work environments. Hear Amy reflect on her upbringing, the stress stories she internalized, and how these influenced her relentless drive and eventual burnout. She discusses the importance of recognizing our own limits, challenging the narrative that stress is the inevitable price of success. The conversation also explores Amy’s recent book, Cheers to Monday, which has soared to the top of USA Today's bestseller lists. Amy details her research into the drivers of joy at work and shares actionable insights for leaders and organizations eager to create cultures that nurture both performance and well-being.

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