Meet the Leaders Behind IDEAL.
At IDEAL, our team is the heartbeat of this organization. Every strategy session, mentorship connection, event, and initiative you see is powered by individuals who generously dedicate their personal time to move this mission forward.
Outside of their full-time leadership roles across healthcare and industry, they choose to invest their evenings, early mornings, and in-between moments to advance representation, strengthen leadership pathways, and build a more inclusive future in healthcare.
We are exceptionally proud of this team - not only for their expertise, but for their unwavering commitment to donating their time, energy, and talent to ensure IDEAL continues to grow, serve, and make a lasting impact.
Our Executive Team
Kristen Duell
Founder & President
Michelle Pickering
Treasurer & Governance
Jordan Kandt
Secretary & Executive Director
Our Board of Directors
Amber Monroe
Corporate Provider Relations, Director
Aleia LaBroscian
Events & Engagement, Director
Naomi James
Leadership Development, Director
Cheryl Lovell
Partners & Sponsorship, Director
Our Committee Members
Leah Shlyakhov
Events & Engagement Committee
Heidi Rowell
Corporate Provider Relations Committee
Megan Casey
Events & Engagement Committee
