On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Anthony Welters, Executive Chairman, BlackIvy Group and Trustee Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine.

Born in Harlem, Mr. Welters is a graduate of Manhattanville College in Harrison, New York and New York University School of Law. In 1989, Mr. Welters founded AmeriChoice Corporation which provided health services to Medicaid patients and was later acquired by United Health Group. Mr. Welter’s BlackIvy Group develops infrastructure companies in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.

In this episode, Mr. Welters and Dr. Montgomery Rice will discuss his road to successful entrepreneurship, his approach to leadership, and giving back to others. You’ll hear Mr. Welter’s passion for serving communities both locally and abroad, as well as delivering healthcare solutions that people can trust, and improving health outcomes.

Tune in to this enlightening episode of Danforth Dialogues as Mr. Welters shares his remarkable journey and commitment to empowering communities worldwide.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

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• Visit https://www.blackivygroup.com/
• Learn more about Morehouse School of Medicine at https://www.msm.edu/

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On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Dr. Gary H. Gibbons, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Gibbons joined the Morehouse School of Medicine in 1999 and founded the Morehouse Cardiovascular Institute. Prior to founding the Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Gibbons served on the faculties of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Dr. Gibbons’ experience growing up in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia and the confidence and self-belief he developed in his early years. He shares his passion for entering the field of cardiology, the story around his decision to leave Harvard to join the Morehouse School of Medicine, and the lessons he learned about engaging communities in a way that meets people where they are.

Tune in to this episode of Danforth Dialogues for an enriching exploration of Dr. Gibbons’ journey from Germantown to the forefront of cardiology.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
• Visit https://msmcvri.org/

CREDITS

• Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com
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On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Cynt became the first African American woman to serve as CEO of a team in the National Basketball Association when she was named to the position in 2018. During this conversation, Cynt shared insights she has learned throughout her career. You'll hear about the early influence of her mother who emphasized serving others with her time, talent, and treasure and Cynt’s experience at AT&T, where she discovered the power of authenticity in leadership.

The episode delves into Cynt’s journey to help transform the Dallas Mavericks into a model of diversity and inclusion in the NBA and beyond. You’ll hear her recipe for crisis management, emphasizing the critical role of vision and values in navigating challenges. She shares why a winning culture accepts and includes people, the values that have been crafted at her organization, and a powerful story of how one executive’s experience of not being included helped transform a company culture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader who faced challenges head-on, embraced authenticity, and is shaping a new paradigm in the world of professional sports.

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• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com
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