Michele Szkolnicki

Michele Szkolnicki

SVP & Chief Nursing Officer Penn State Health
Michele Szkolnicki

HEALTHCARE, BOARD CERTIFIED, SENIOR EXECUTIVE with leadership experience that spans for profit, not for profit, and academic settings - in hospital, ambulatory, physician practice, and health system settings. Experienced at managing healthcare delivery in the adult and pediatric settings, and in guiding population health initiatives. Excels at physician/provider, staff, and payor relationships. Expertise in strategic planning. Adeptly balances strategic, bottom line focus with patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Differentiated by exceptional talent management and mentorship that inspires and motivates teams and individuals around a shared vision. Uses creative strategies to measurably optimize operations. Uses collaborative relationship management skills to influence others and catalyze positive change.

Sunday, May 3

11:30 AM Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future

As AI and medicine revolutionize the industry, organizations must ensure their workforce is equipped with the right skills to meet emerging challenges. Upskilling and reskilling initiatives are critical for keeping pace with innovation, addressing talent shortages, and fostering career growth. Join this session to explore:

    • Identifying the key skills needed for the future of life sciences, from digital fluency to advanced problem-solving
    • Strategies for designing upskilling and reskilling programs that align with industry trends and organizational goals
    • Leveraging technology, mentorship, and experiential learning to accelerate workforce development and retention 

    Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michele.

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