Leslie M. Stokes
VICE PRESIDENT
“I really want to help people have better lives… help them to live their best life. There are a lot of ways in which you can do that in healthcare.”
Mission Driven
Talk with leaders across the healthcare sector about respected leaders, and odds are the name Leslie Stokes will come up very quickly.
Leslie earned that reputation through extensive experience as a senior executive for several prominent names in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare field, including Baxter Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson and Merck. She also served as Interim CEO of the American Brain Tumor Association and as Senior Vice President of the American Medical Association. Her insights into organizational leadership and active advocacy on DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility) have made her a popular speaker, both in the healthcare and life sciences arena and broader economic sectors. She has been notably active in such groups as the National Black MBA Association and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Teenage Mentoring Program.
Leslie holds an MBA in International Business from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Pennsylvania State University.
What others are saying
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“Very bright, very engaging.”
HER VETTED SOLUTIONS TEAMMATES
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“Smart, genuine and not afraid to share some really raw things that she has experienced.”
HER VETTED SOLUTIONS TEAMMATES
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“Real-world experience wrapped in a charming personality. A business-like mindset. Lots of substance with Leslie, not fluff.”
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