2025 Healthcare Symposium Agenda

Time	Session	Speaker	Session Title and Description
10:30 AM	Registration and Career Networking Fair (Refreshments will be available)		Join us for a Career Networking Fair that will bring together a diverse group of leading companies in the healthcare industry. This event provides a unique opportunity for Pepperdine students and alumni to engage with company representatives, explore various career pathways, and discover potential job opportunities in the rapidly growing and dynamic healthcare sector. Network, learn, and take the next step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare.
12:00 PM	Welcome	Jim Gash, JD '93 President and Chief Executive Officer, Pepperdine University
12:05 PM	Opening Remarks and Special Presentation	Deborah Crown Dean, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
12: 15 PM	Panel Discussion	Justin Blackhall Finance Counsel, American Lending Center Founding Member and Partner, Blackhall, P.C. Michael Muntner Partner, Centerview Partners Michael Rimland Partner, Goldman Sachs Moderated By: John Paglia, PhD Professor of Finance, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School	Winning Strategies in Healthcare: Innovations and Investments Driving Change What are companies doing and investing in to improve healthcare, lower cost, and innovate? Join our expert panelists as we dive into the transformative initiatives and strategic investments reshaping the healthcare landscape. Discover what leading companies are doing to improve care delivery, lower costs, and foster innovation. This panel session will explore recent high-impact deals and the innovative trends these companies are pioneering. We'll discuss the rationale behind major acquisitions, such as the buying up of physician groups, and how these moves are positioning these companies at the forefront of healthcare transformation.
1:30 PM	Fireside Chat	Fiona Ma, CPA (MBA '00) State Treasurer, California Moderated By: Gary Mangiofico, PhD Executive Professor of Management and Leadership, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School	Fireside Chat with the State Treasurer of California Treasurer Ma will discuss California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) programs that support healthcare innovation, infrastructure, and access. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights from top financial and healthcare leaders, explore emerging trends and investment strategies, and network with industry professionals shaping the future of healthcare.
2:15 PM	Special Presentation	Deborah Crown Dean, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
2:30 PM	Special Closing Remarks	John Figueroa, MBA '00 Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

*Agenda is subject to change without notice.