Executive War College
ADVISORY BOARD
(EWCAB)
Advisory Board of Leading Clinical Lab and Pathology Management Experts Will Help with Agenda Process for the 32nd Executive War College
As clinical laboratory and pathology management challenges become increasingly complex, the producers of the world’s largest conference for senior laboratory leaders continue to expand the expertise and industry insight behind its educational program.
For the 32nd Executive War College on Diagnostics, Clinical Laboratory, and Pathology Management, to be held April 27-28, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Ashleigh Harris, Conference Producer, and Anne Tate MLS (ASCP)SC, MBA, MHI, Subject Matter Expert, will work closely with the Executive War College Program Committee and Advisory Board to develop an agenda that addresses the most pressing strategic, operational, financial, and clinical issues facing laboratory and pathology executives.
The Executive War College Advisory Board (EWCAB), comprised of respected laboratory and pathology leaders from across the country, will provide guidance and industry perspective to help identify emerging trends, critical management challenges, and timely educational opportunities. Working in collaboration with the Program Committee, Harris and Tate will oversee the agenda development process and speaker selection to ensure attendees receive practical, actionable insights they can implement within their organizations.
To further strengthen the program and incorporate a broad range of industry perspectives, the Executive War College has established a Call for Speakers process.
The Executive War College Advisory Board for 2027, under the direction of Michel, will include the following clinical lab and pathology management senior leaders:7
Lisa-Jean Clifford
Lisa-Jean Clifford is the President of Gestalt Diagnostics, a leader in digital pathology solutions. With over two decades of experience in healthcare technology—including executive roles at McKesson, IDX (GE Healthcare), and Psyche Systems—Clifford is recognized for her innovative leadership and commitment to improving patient care through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interoperability.
Jennifer Fralick
Jennifer Fralick is the Vice President of Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Laboratories at Stanford Health Care. She oversees Stanford Medicine’s laboratory operations across the San Francisco Bay Area, having led initiatives such as the COVID-19 response, digital pathology implementation, and expansion of lab services to support advanced testing.
Cory A. Roberts
Corey A. Roberts, MD, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Healthcare USA and a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist. Roberts has led premier pathology practices, published extensively, and served on multiple scientific advisory boards, contributing significantly to medical education and research.
Steve Serota
Steve Serota is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL), where he oversees an organization performing over seven million tests annually. With a Master of Science in Health System Administration from Rush University, he brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in surgical services, specialty pharmacy, and laboratory operations from institutions like Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center.
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