Rising Stars — Where Are They Now?
The SHSMD Rising Star Award recognizes health care strategy professionals who over the past few years have demonstrated outstanding promise in their respective fields. This recognition shines a spotlight on SHSMD members who have made or are on their way to making significant contributions to their profession and the SHSMD membership.
We asked former SHSMD Rising Stars about their experience with the Rising Star Award. Here is what they had to say about their careers, and their involvement with SHSMD since they won the Rising Star Award.
Megan Stinchcomb, Rising Star 2022
Position when Megan won the award in 2022: Marketing Strategy Manager for Nemours Children’s Health
Position today: Sr. Marketing Manager for Mayo Clinic’s Surgery and ENT departments in Florida
“The SHSMD award added a layer of credibility and showcased the impact of our marketing strategies, helping to secure recognition and resources that our team wouldn’t have had otherwise.”
Emily MacMillan, Rising Star 2022
Position today: Manager of Marketing at Renown Health
“The recognition from SHSMD as a Rising Star was an important career milestone for me. It was an honor to be celebrated for my achievements in the healthcare marketing field, but it also inspired me to be more involved with SHSMD. I have enjoyed volunteering as a Conference Committee Track Leader and interacting with others in the field. When I absorbed our organization's recruitment marketing responsibilities in my role last year, the insights I had gained through SHSMD's programming supported my new work.”
Mitchell Shusteris, Rising Star 2020
Marketing Director, Physician Enterprise
Atlantic Health System
“Today I am the Director of Marketing for Atlantic Health System’s Physician Enterprise. Winning the Rising Star Award was a great recognition for me that has been a professional conversation starter as well as allowed me to continue to build relationships with my senior leadership team.“
Alisha Katz, Rising Star 2020
Position when Alisha won the award in 2020: Marketing Manager for UF Health
Position today: Associate Account Director for Real Chemistry
“Receiving this award has helped build my confidence as a strategist and a communicator, and has connected me with likeminded Rising Stars from across the country…"
Julia Yoder, Rising Star 2017
Director of Marketing & PR
Brookings Health System
“As a previous Rising Star recipient, I’ve enjoyed being involved in helping to select future Rising Stars. I love seeing the energy, passion and innovation our Rising Stars bring to the industry. I’m especially proud of our committee’s efforts to focus on creating an elite class of Rising Stars to celebrate as many deserving individuals as possible.”
Lisa Crockett, MBA, DBA, Rising Star 2016
Vice President, System Strategy & Planning
Providence
Lisa A. Crockett, Vice President, System Strategy & Planning at Providence Health & Services in Renton, Washington, has been named a 2016 Rising Star, and is honored to be recognized for making meaningful change in her profession.