Coffee with the College

Leadership’s defining moments happen on a Tuesday in an inpatient unit, a Thursday conference call with project management, and the board room on a Friday afternoon. That’s why so many organizations spend countless hours and invest heavily in cultivating leaders. Established and rising leaders attend conferences and training sessions. They have coaches and mentors which they can receive sage advice. Yet, Leadership is built outside the classroom. How can organizations enhance leadership developm

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 flyover of her remarkable career — from journalism school at Marquette to VP of Medical Staff Services, COO

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 leaders will gain tangible tactics for sustaining water quality during the design and construction p

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 emerging stronger through adversity and focusing on the contribution, not the climb.

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, and changed the way they lead.

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 modeling and AI are shaping the future of continuous, proactive healthcare.