2023 Connecticut Women in Leadership Symposium
March 28, 2023
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)
Theme
Rising in Resilience: Achieving Empowerment through Advancement & Adaptability
Panelists
Cable
Nicole Cable serves as Chief Experience Officer for CareMax, Inc. She is responsible for developing and strengthening communication and collaboration among CareMax team members, patients, and customers to enhance the overall CareMax experience and help drive strategic initiatives. Ms. Cable has held several executive roles, including Chief Experience Officer at InnovaCare Health; Corporate Director, Patient Experience Programs for ChenMed Family of Companies; and Director of Patient Experience at the University of Maryland Medical Center & Capital Region. In each role, she was responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to enhance patient, provider, and staff experiences. Recently named one of the top 20 CX Leaders to Watch by the Global Power List, Cable’s knowledge and experience have made her a popular speaker at engagements across the country. She also maintains a blog for the CX network and is a frequent contributor to patient experience, learning and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion publications. As a certified patient experience professional, Cable serves as co-chair on the Advisory Board for The Beryl Institute, a global community committed to elevating the human experience in healthcare; she is also a member of their Strategic Advisory Board. Cable serves as an Advisory Board Member of Society for Health Systems, an organization for healthcare engineers focused on performance improvement, and is an active member of the Patient Experience Policy Forum. Nicole earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Sciences with an emphasis on Public Health. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy: Social Policy.
Lamba
Nikki Lamba is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive with over 13 years of experience helping companies build and enhance their talent practices, DEI strategies and policies. Nikki has been a trusted advisor to the C-suite, and is a recognized global leader in strategic planning, implementation, partnerships and influencing stakeholders. At present, Nikki is currently Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at DDB Worldwide, where she is responsible for designing and implementing DDB’s global DEI strategy. Previously, she spent over a decade with the global research organization, Catalyst, providing partnership and guidance on DEI and organizational strategies to F1000 companies across industries. Nikki is a graduate of the London School of Economics and currently is a member of Chief, the only organization specifically designed for the most powerful women executives across the United States. She is a finalist for the 2022 Crain’s Top DEI Officer Award and is a former Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar. In her spare time, Nikki sits on the Asian Leaders Circle Advisory Board at Omnicom and enjoys mentoring students and young professionals. She resides in Connecticut with her husband and two daughters.
Osbourne
Ashanti is a results-oriented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader currently employed at Global Atlantic Financial Company. She focuses on building inclusive cultures, developing relationships, and cultivating environments that employees can thrive in. She has been recognized for her process improvement skills, creating safe spaces, and championing people and culture. Her previous professional experiences include roles with Fortune 500 companies such as Travelers Insurance, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt and Whitney. She has a passion for community and humbly gives her time to various non-profit organizations. She currently serves as the President for the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Hartford, the Arts and Letter Chair for the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and is a member of the Juneteenth Committee with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. She is a lifelong learner, an avid hiker, and has a strong passion for world travel (35 countries to date!). Ashanti lives in Windsor, CT with her husband and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Moderator

Mehta

Keti Mehta currently serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Growth Leader for Gallagher’s NY Metro office, where she manages the firm’s growth initiatives to expand and deepen client footprint across diverse industry segments. Mehta also serves as an Advisor to the inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Risk & Insurance Management Society’s (RIMS) Advisory Board. For the past eight years, Keti has passionately served as a Board Member on the Tri-State Diversity Council (NY, NJ, and CT). Recognized for being an inspiring growth accelerator, strategic brand promoter, and influencer - Keti Mehta successfully develops high-performing teams and strategic partnerships to unleash organic growth potential. She stands out for being a transformational culture catalyst by building diverse communities of practice that promote inclusion and collaboration. Keti leads by example and is a highly skilled, certified sales activator, leadership development coach, talent enthusiast and evangelist of the Customer Experience. Mehta has also held senior executive leadership roles at Hub International, USI Insurance Services, Dell, and Morgan Stanley. Keti resides in White Plains, Westchester County with her husband of 24 years and their beloved daughter, Karina. Keti is a licensed NY Property & Casualty Insurance Broker. Mehta received a Master of Arts degree in Change Leadership/Business Transformation from Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York City. Additionally, Keti holds an Executive Coaching Certification from the International Coach Federation.
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