Keynote Speakers

Tim Porter-O’Grady has been involved in health care leadership for over 40 years and is nationally known for expertise in the professional governance practice.

Denetra Hampton is a trailblazing nurse leader, filmmaker, and 22-year Navy veteran dedicated to advancing health equity through the power of storytelling. As the founder of For Nurses By Nurses Productions, she has produced multiple acclaimed documentaries spotlighting untold stories in nursing, including The Black Angels: A Nurse’s Story and The Dixie 3. Her work bridges the gap between nursing, public health, and social justice—bringing history, leadership, and advocacy to the forefront of care.