Northern CA Director, Culture & Engmt

Jackie Dacanay

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Jenn Hall

Jackie Dacanay combines innovative methodologies and neurosciencedriven
strategies to transform workplace cultures, fostering a sense of
belonging, collective ownership, and collaboration. Her work helps teams
build a more engaged and productive workforce by addressing
organizational challenges through a blend of positive psychology and the
"happy" and "play" at work philosophy.
Jackie has been recognized as one of Chief Navigator's Top 10 HR
Executives and has received numerous accolades, including the Silicon
Valley 40 under 40 award, the YWCA Silicon Valley Tribute to Women in
Leadership award, the CHLA Women in Leadership award, and inclusion in
Diversity Women Magazine’s Power 100.
Over the past 20 years, Jackie has worked with a various organizations,
helping them reduce turnover, increase employee retention, and improve
both engagement and guest satisfaction scores. Her focus on creating
psychologically safe environments allows teams to thrive, ensuring
sustainable success and vibrant workplace dynamics.

Dr. Jennifer Hall is the Chief of Data Science and Analytics at the American Heart Association. She leads the Association’s groundbreaking initiatives in cardiovascular medicine by leveraging data analysis, new technologies and strategic alliances to prevent or mitigate the impact of chronic diseases.

At the intersection of health, technology and science, Dr. Hall leads a highly diversified team of experts in biostatistics, epidemiology,  evaluation, health technology and products. These powerful factors come together to drive new evolutions in science through the Association’s Precision Medicine Platform, a cloud-based technology solution that empowers the global medical research community to accelerate breakthroughs in cardiovascular and brain diseases. Dr. Hall also leads the Research Goes Red initiative, which calls on women throughout the U.S. to contribute to health research. Dr. Hall oversees a diversified research grant portfolio focused on funding impactful and groundbreaking areas of health research. Dr. Hall is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota and has served on numerous national and international committees. 

Ellen is president and CEO of Business Group on Health. She is a sought-after speaker and expert on health and well-being issues. Kelsay hosts the Business Group on Health podcast and has authored various industry publications. She frequently contributes on an array of critical topics such as health care affordability, prescription drug pricing, transparency, well-being, mental health, health inclusion and innovation across the U.S. and globally. She has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. She has delivered Congressional testimony and is frequently cited in the press.

Business Group on Health is the longest standing and largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to representing employers' perspectives on critical health, well-being and workforce strategy issues. The Business Group keeps its membership on the leading edge of innovation, thinking and action to address the delivery, financing, affordability and experience with the health care system. Leveraging its network of members and industry thought leaders, the Business Group drives change by sharing best practices, shaping health care policy and crafting innovative solutions to improve employee health and well-being and optimize business performance. Business Group members, many of whom have operations globally, include most Fortune 100 companies and over 450 companies in total who provide health coverage and well-being benefits for more than 60 million employees, retirees and their families in over 200 countries and territories.

In addition to her role leading Business Group on Health, Ellen holds leadership roles across the health care industry including as Chair, National Board of Trustees for March of Dimes and as a Board member of The Leapfrog Group. 

Ellen has a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and business administration from the University of Richmond and is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 

President & CEO

Ellen Kelsay