Co-Founder ClarityMEDStrategies

Physician leader and conflict educator, Franklyn Cladis is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine who completed his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business.  Dr Cladis is the Anesthesiologist-in-Chief of a Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology and was the training program director for a Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship for 18 years. He has served in leadership roles on several society Board of Directors.  Dr. Cladis is a nationally sought-after speaker on conflict management and psychological safety. 

Leadership Development Consultant and Coach

Martina Bison-Huckaby is a leadership development consultant and ICF-certified coach with over 25 years of experience spanning higher education, forensic science, and healthcare management. She is a SHRM-SCP, ICF ACC, certified Everything DiSC Trainer, and trained in Gallup’s Executive Strengths Coaching program. Her passion lies in helping individuals discover their authentic leadership style and maximize their personal and professional impact through coaching and development—especially in navigating cross-cultural leadership challenges.  Martina currently leads physician leadership development at UPMC, and previously directed executive education at West Virginia University.

Associate Professor, Director of Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership, University of Pittsburgh School of Business

David Lebel is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and the Director of the Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. His award-winning research focuses on three key areas: communication at work, emotions at work, and proactive employee behavior. His research aims to provide actionable insights that enhance both employee performance, well-being, and organizational effectiveness. Dave is a recognized educator, having received 15 awards for teaching excellence. He teaches courses in organizational behavior, organizational change, and workplace communication.

VP of Population Health, Akron Children’s Hospital

Brian Martin is the Vice President of Population Health at Akron Children’s Hospital, and Medical Director of the Akron Children’s Health Collaborative, an at-risk pediatric accountable care organization (ACO) with >100k lives. Previous roles have included President of the Pennsylvania Pediatric Health Network and Vice President of Medical Affairs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and Master in Healthcare Delivery Science from the Tuck School of Business and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. Areas of expertise include value based care, hospital quality/safety, and USNews/Leapfrog institutional performance.

Healthcare and Higher Education Lawyer

Andrew Eisman is a healthcare and higher education lawyer with over 35 years of experience advising large and small institutions. Over that time, he has assisted his clients with many types of transactions and legal issues, including advising on legal compliance matters. He is currently Senior Associate Legal Counsel for a large University in Pennsylvania. 

Human Resources Leader in Health Care

Heather Reading is a seasoned Human Resources leader with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She oversees a team of HR professionals and drives a broad range of initiatives spanning talent acquisition strategy, employee and physician relations, and organizational development. Heather partners closely with physician well-being committees and physician learning and development teams to design and implement programs that support engagement, growth, and long-term success for her physician colleagues.