Coffee with the College

For years, Janet Schulz has been the voice behind Coffee with the College — asking the questions, guiding the conversations, and keeping the coffee flowing. This time, we turn the mic around. As Janet steps away from her hosting role to take on an expanded leadership position at MyPath, new host Brian Michalski sits her down for one final conversation. And it’s a good one. Janet shares a fly...

In this edition of Coffee with the College, our host Janet Schulz sits down with Missy Cain, Environmental Planning Principal at HGA , to explore the significance of water quality commissioning during new and renovation construction projects. Missy discusses why safe water is a critical, life-sustaining topic and outlines the systematic process for designing a water management program. Healthcare...

Leadership involves risk, uncertainty, and doing what is right, even when it is unpopular. In this episode, we hear from Dr. John Raymond, President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin , as he highlights some of the toughest decisions he has made throughout his career – both personal and professional – and lessons learned along the way. Join us in gathering Dr. Raymond’s insights on emergi...

What does it take to grow as a healthcare leader in today’s complex environment?  In this episode, host Janet Schulz, Chief Administrative Officer at MyPath, sits down with Sherrie Dorow of Aurora Healthcare and Andy Hillig of LAK Group to explore how ACHE-WI’s Leadership Development Program shaped their professional paths.  Hear firsthand how this experience built confidence, expanded networks, a...

When tragedy struck, Deepak Arora turned personal loss into purpose and innovation. In this episode, we dive into the journey of the founder and CEO of Wearable Technologies – from his early career in IBM’s imaging department to building a company that is redefining safety and health through smart wearables. Hear how wearable technology is transforming care for aging adults, and how predictive mod...

In this Sponsor Spotlight edition of Coffee with the College , host Jessica Vogen sits down with Tom O’Day, labor and employment attorney with Husch Blackwell , to explore what healthcare leaders need to know about the growing momentum of labor unions — both nationally and right here in Wisconsin. From the Biden administration’s pro-union stance to lessons from SEIU campaigns and local organ...

Get to know ACHE-WI Chapter President, Ken Carlson, FACHE, in this informative podcast on our chapter’s goals for 2025. Ken also will provide insights from his leadership career, including his “why” for choosing a career in healthcare. Ken shares his path to recognizing the best fit for his personal and professional goals . . . some of his reasons may surprise and inspire you!

ACHE Congress 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place in Houston later this month! In this episode, our Podcast Committee Chair—and Houston-area native— Eric Ransom takes the mic to share what attendees can expect, along with insider tips to help you make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

In communities across the United States, health systems and governments often struggle to provide adequate mental health care for their populations. In Milwaukee, an inspiring new care model opened in 2022 thanks to over a decade of hard work, persistence, and willingness of health system competitors to join forces for the greater good of the community. Thanks to collaboration between Milwaukee Co...

Chris Brabant and Aaron Kinney , two remarkable military leaders, share their unique journeys transitioning from military service to leadership roles in healthcare our ACHE Podcast for Veteran’s Day. Drawing on their extensive military backgrounds, they review the powerful skills they carried forward into their civilian careers, such as discipline, relationship-building, active listening, tr...