Healthcare is at a crossroads.
Burnout is rising, equity gaps are widening, and systems often feel disconnected from the communities they serve. I help healthcare providers shift their focus from helpless to full of passion and purpose by introducing innovative, community-driven approaches to care. Through engaging talks and actionable insights, I connect real-world success stories with practical strategies to inspire transformation.
I'm passionate about bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the people they serve, showing leaders how to build trust, foster collaboration, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Meet Athena
Athena is a pediatric hospitalist and healthcare innovator with a deep passion for transforming how care is delivered. Athena began her career caring for children and families, but it was during a global health fellowship in Rwanda that she discovered the systemic challenges creating disconnection, burnout, and rising health disparities.
With her frontline experience and a dedication to reimagining healthcare, Athena took to the stage to empower providers, leaders, and communities to co-create systems that are inclusive, relationship-driven, and community-centered. Her talks inspire audiences to challenge the status quo, embrace collaboration, and take actionable steps toward building a healthier, more equitable future.
Athena is a sought-after speaker and founder of ZNA Health Network, a platform connecting changemakers to lead transformative projects in healthcare. Through her work, she aims to help organizations and individuals reimagine what's possible in care delivery, improving outcomes and reigniting purpose in the process.
If you're looking for a speaker to transform how your team thinks about healthcare, inspire bold ideas, and empower actionable change, Athena is the perfect choice for your next event.
Athena's Talks
If you're looking for a speaker to transform how your team thinks about healthcare, inspire bold ideas, and empower actionable change, Athena is the perfect choice for your next event.
Reimagining Healthcare:
A Community-Centered Approach to Health
Dive into how we can transform the healthcare system into one that truly meets the needs of its communities. This talk explores innovative models that prioritize relationships, culture competence, and community empowerment.
Learn actionable steps to create a healthcare system where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
From Burnout to Purpose:
Reigniting Passion in Healthcare Professionals
Burnout is rampant in the healthcare industry, but it doesn't have to be inevitable. This talk focuses on reigniting passion and purpose in healthcare work by fostering collaboration, emotional intelligence, and connection.
Explore how reimagining healthcare models can transform not only patient care, but also the experiences of those who deliver it.
Building Bridges:
How to Make Healthcare Work for Everyone
From the ER to urgent care, too many patients fall through the cracks in a fragmented healthcare system. This talk uncovers the importance of collaboration between healthcare workers and communities to design adaptable, integrated systems that work for everyone.
Real-world examples and practical tools will inspire action toward meaningful change.
Athena's Testimonials.
"Dr. Athena Hall is an extraordinary leader and advocate for health equity. Her expertise as a pediatrician combined with her global health experience gives her a unique perspective on addressing healthcare disparities through community-centered solutions."
Greg Hunter,
Founder of My Work Product
"Dr. Athena Hall is eloquent, professional, and honest. She offers a refreshing and compelling perspective on how we can revolutionize healthcare. Highly recommend."
Megan Taylor
Leadership and Career Coach
"Dr. Athena Hall's passion and unique perspective shine through in a way that is truly captivating. Her energy and vision are undeniable, and there's no question they will take her far, making an impact that won't go unnoticed."
Chad Morgan, CEO of Quickpage
"Having had the privilege of witnessing Dr. Athena Hall's passion and dedication firsthand, I can confidently say she is a dynamic force for change. Her ability to lead with authenticity and inspire others to think beyond the status quo makes her a compelling choice for any stage. If you're looking for a speaker who will challenge, motivate, and leave a lasting impact, she's the one!"
Chad Pendleton, PhD, MHA, MPhil, President Pendleton Advisory Group
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I help HCWs reignite passion and purpose in their work by reimaging what's possible in healthcare.
