Celebrating Over 30 Years of Service to our Members

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I always come to LI events thinking I cannot afford the time. I always leave thinking I cannot afford to miss LI.
- Health System CMO
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I appreciate the support, the friendships and the professional development opportunities LI has provided for me.
- Health System CEO
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The general insight from the seasoned LI membership on conceptual issues is very useful…networking is one of the most valuable attributes of LI.
- Health System CFO
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First, I am a tough grader, and I can’t think of any other outside organization I give higher marks to. Big value is from getting away with team and getting perspective in honest discussions.
- Health System SVP
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Best set of meetings I attend; great content, practical and applicable ideas, including strategies or tactics to avoid; great networking opportunities; fine staff who attend to both big picture and details of successful meetings, and excellent conference venues.
- Health System Chief Strategist
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The continuity of membership and highly talented, quality members are the enduring strength of LI.
- Health System EVP
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Who We Are

The Leadership Institute currently has more than 50 members representing 26 states across the nation. The Leadership Institute has three membership groups: the Founding Group, the Millennium Group, and the Horizon Group. Membership in each cluster is exclusive for each geographic market and by invitation of The Leadership Institute; prospective members must be sponsored by an Institute member.

LEADERSHIP

Rebecca Harrington, Chief Executive Officer

Rebecca Harrington is Chief Executive Officer of The Leadership Institute (LI). She co-founded LI and was responsible for the original planning and launch of LI and has overseen strategy, product development, growth and executive management of all operations since its inception. LI is a national member organization comprised of 55+ of the most preeminent nonprofit health systems in the country, represented by their CEOs and senior executive teams, who come together through a variety of services to share insights, learnings, and best practices. In addition, LI established the LI National Behavioral Health Forum for member systems to collaborate in treating addiction and mental illness.

Prior to launching LI, Ms. Harrington was Vice President of Operations for Diabetes Treatment Centers of America, part of American Healthcorp, a publicly traded company specializing in chronic disease management. Before joining DTCA, she served as Assistant Director of Operations at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center where her responsibilities included ambulatory, ancillary and inpatient areas, and management of a statewide healthcare program.

Active now as a healthtech startup mentor, board advisor and investor, Ms. Harrington is passionate about supporting and advising Founders creating the future of health care. She is energized every day by the passion, curiosity, optimism, and commitment of amazing leaders with whom she is privileged to work.

Ms. Harrington has a Master of Science degree in Health Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she was awarded a two-year US Public Health Fellowship. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from Wellesley College where she was on the Board of TZE and headed El Table. She currently is a member of the Business Leadership Council of Wellesley College and on the Board of the San Francisco Irish Cultural Center. She has several published interviews and articles relating to healthcare, lives in San Francisco, and is the co-creator of three amazing human beings.

Carly Grant, Ph.D., Vice President, Member Programs and Services

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Kelly Brita, Controller

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Reggie Brooks, Head of Member Programs and Customer Experience

Reggie Brooks is Head of Member Programs and Customer Experience at The Leadership Institute, where he leads the planning and execution of Leadership Roundtables and oversees the full suite of member services. Since joining the Institute in 2017, Reggie has played a pivotal role in enhancing member engagement and delivering impactful programming. He previously served as Manager of Member Services, where he helped establish operational best practices and member engagement.

Prior to his work at The Leadership Institute, Reggie was the Conference and Event Coordinator at Perkins Coie LLP, managing the planning and execution of firm-wide meetings, conferences, and client events. Earlier in his career, Reggie spent over a decade with Radio Disney, a division of The Walt Disney Company. He held a range of roles at stations in Indiana and Sacramento before being promoted to Promotions Coordinator in San Francisco. In that position, he led logistics and on-site execution for station and client events across the nine-county Bay Area and oversaw the Radio Disney promotions team.

Jonathan Dmitruk, Manager, Member Services and Communications

Jonathan Dmitruk is the Manager for Member Services and Communications at the Leadership Institute, where he plays a pivotal role in engaging with members and fostering meaningful relationships.

He is a graduate of San Francisco State University and spent five years working in retail with Apple and Nike. During that time, he developed a strong foundation in customer experience, brand communication, and team collaboration. These roles sharpened his ability to adapt in fast-moving environments and taught him how to lead with empathy, precision, and professionalism. Jonathan enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his two younger siblings.

James Pechman, Content and Media Manager

Bio Coming Soon!