AHIP brings together the nation’s most influential leaders in health insurance and policy to address the future of healthcare delivery. Kathy joined the main stage to share insights on the path to accelerate cures in myeloma and her experience building innovative, scalable models in cancer. Drawing from her perspective as a patient, founder, and business leader, she emphasized the critical role of collaboration, navigation, and patient-centered innovation in driving progress across the healthcare system.

As part of Cancer Survivorship Month and Marriott’s award-winning “Take Care” initiative—focused on the wellbeing of associates—Kathy spoke to leaders and teams about building purpose-driven organizations. She shared insights from her work in patient advocacy and cancer innovation, highlighting how resilience, compassion, and people-first leadership can drive lasting impact.

Kathy was interviewed by Emma as part of Emma’s CEO series called “Ahead Together”. The interview was featured on LinkedIn and other social media channels; it was also shared globally with GSK employees. Together, Kathy and Emma provide insights into the challenges of facing cancer, the need for collaboration and new therapies, and the hope that new science brings.

Johnson and Johnson has developed an extraordinary pipeline of cancer therapies. Kathy was thrilled to join the company’s nearly -1000-member oncology team to learn more about their 2025 goals and to share her perspective as a patient, caregiver, business leader and healthcare disruptor.  Speaking with the Head of the Multiple Myeloma program, it was her goal to inspire this dedicated group to continue working urgently until a cure is found.

The PJT conference brings together an extraordinary group of female leaders who have approached business and life in innovative ways. Kathy shared her perspective on the leadership skills and resilience needed to evolve in the fast- changing space of oncology. Most importantly, Kathy was able to provide insights into how adversity can force women to think through their needs and wants and build the best lives for themselves and their families.

STAT brings together the best in healthcare ecosystem. And there is no better interviewer than Matt Herper. Kathy and Matt discussed the future of healthcare, the advancements in oncology and the best ways for patients (and foundations) to advocate for their own care. Their conversation reminded the audience of what it means to be patient centered and the importance of the patient voice throughout the ecosystem.