About this episode

Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald discuss leadership with three prominent women in healthcare and community development.

June 20, 2026 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald welcome three prominent women leaders. First, Julie Ishak, nursing executive at University of Michigan Health, talks about nursing and her role. Next, Denise Brooks-Williams, COO of Henry Ford Health, discusses a major development project in Detroit. Finally, Athina Papas, president of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, shares details on the Greektown streetscape project and offers advice to aspiring women leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ann Thomas, Luanne Thomas Ewald

Guests: Julie Ishak, Denise Brooks-Williams, Athina Papas

Topics covered

• women leadership
• healthcare
• urban development
• nursing
• community projects
• advice for women

Keywords

• women leaders
• nursing executive
• Detroit development
• Greektown project
• aspiring leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Michigan Health, Henry Ford Health, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

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