Conversations in Health

Moderated by Professor John Monahan, Conversations in Health hosts global health leaders to discuss their career journeys and what they see as the major health issues that will confront our world in the years ahead.

Fall 2026 Registration

The discussions will be held on select Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Michelle Roett is a physician whose career bridges clinical care and health equity research. In this conversation, Dr. Roett will share insights from her work advancing maternal and child health, leading community-based initiatives in Washington, DC, and securing major funding to support equity-focused health care solutions.

Bill Steiger is a global health leader whose work has shaped U.S. global health policy and international health initiatives for more than two decades. In this conversation, Steiger will reflect on leading Malaria No More and on his years in senior positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Marian Wentworth is a global health leader whose career has helped expand access to vaccines and improve health systems worldwide. In this conversation, Wentworth will reflect on leading Management Sciences for Health and on her experience advancing global immunization efforts throughout her career.

Chris Jennings is a health policy leader whose work has shaped U.S. health care policy for more than three decades. In this conversation, Jennings will reflect on his work advising health care organizations and policymakers through Jennings Policy Strategies, drawing on his experience in the Clinton and Obama administrations.

Lucile Adams-Campbell is a nationally recognized cancer epidemiologist whose career has transformed the study of cancer disparities and community-engaged research. In this conversation, Adams-Campbell will share insights from her leadership at Georgetown University and discuss the role of research in improving health outcomes.

Past Guests

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Norman J. Beauchamp speaking.

Conversations in Health

A Conversation with Norman J. Beauchamp

Norman J. Beauchamp is a physician and academic leader whose work has advanced the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and strengthened academic health systems.

April 21, 2026

Roberto Rodríguez speaking

Conversations in Health

A Conversation with Roberto Rodriguez

Roberto Rodríguez is an education policy leader whose career spans senior roles across the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government.

February 24, 2026

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Conversations in Health

A Conversation with Luisa Ferrari

Luisa Ferrari is an emerging global health professional whose work spans public health, policy, and international health systems.

February 10, 2026