Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Amari Green earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science with minors in Child and Family Development and Health Education from Georgia Southern University. She continued at Georgia Southern, completing a Master of Health Administration and gaining healthcare experience during an internship with Emory Healthcare, where she worked on quality and safety projects that solidified her passion for healthcare improvement. After graduation, Amari joined Ochsner Health as an Operations Administrative Fellow, leading over 160 COVID-19 testing sites and coordinating mobile vaccine events, impacting thousands in Louisiana. She advanced to Regional Clinic Operations Manager, overseeing internal medicine clinics and driving patient experience improvements. Now at Mount Sinai Health System in Manhattan, Amari is a Quality & Process Improvement Project Manager, leading system initiatives and supporting major events.

Meet Bianca Cook, a visionary leader from LaPlace, Louisiana, with a Bachelor’s in Nursing and an MBA. Her journey began at Ochsner Health, where she spearheaded diversity initiatives, launched community health centers, and managed pivotal COVID-19 research. Now, as Director of Community Health & Health Equity Strategic Initiatives, she collaborates with leaders to implement enterprise-wide Medicaid and health equity strategies, ensuring operational excellence.

Beyond her corporate success, Bianca is a thriving entrepreneur. She founded The Nola Collective, a media and consulting platform spotlighting the rich culture of New Orleans through experiences and events. Her work fosters meaningful connections and amplifies the voices of local creatives and businesses. Bianca also manages operations at Newtral Groundz, a leading independent media company, streamlining processes and driving innovative content that resonates with millions.