| Speaking Engagements

Myrtle is a sought-after speaker on life science, healthcare and business leadership topics. She is represented by Washington Speakers Bureau. Myrtle’s most recent appearances include:

2018

2018 Intellus Worldwide Institute: Keynote Speaker “A View from the C-Suite: 5 Keys to “Yes” to Data Science Innovation”

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Women of the Liberty Board: “Sharing our Essential Truths”

Deloitte University Board Director Leadership Forum: Speaker Panelist “Tough Conversations in the Board Room”

Georgia Institute of Technology, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience: Keynote Speaker “Charting a Path to a Successful Career in STEM”

 

2017

GLG Institute Healthcare Leadership Trust Summit: Speaker Panelist “Strengthening Your Role as a Trusted Industry Leader”

Deloitte 30% Club Board-Ready Program: Keynote Speaker “Keys to Securing a Board Directorship”

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Women of the Liberty Board: “Sharing Our Essential Truths”

Deloitte University Board Leadership Forum: Moving the Diversity Needle in the Boardroom: Guest Speaker “Managing Your Personal Brand and Reputation”

 

2016

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Women of the Liberty Board: Keynote address “Perspective on our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion”

Georgia Institute of Technology, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience: Keynote Speaker “Understanding the Vast Opportunities in STEM”

 

2015

GLG Institute Master Class: Boston BioPharma: Keynote Speaker

Everyday Health, Inc. Women’s Leadership Development Program: Keynote Speaker

GLG Institute Women’s Leadership Breakfast: Keynote Speaker

 

2014

GLG Brand Leader’s Summit:  Faculty Member and Speaker

Armada Healthcare Summit & Expo:  Keynote speaker, “How Will You Navigate the Healthcare Storm?”: 7 Major Trends that Matter

HBA Metro Chapter, 10th Anniversary Gala:  Past Woman of the Year Honoree Panelist

DirectWomen Public Company Director Panel:  Panelist

 

2013

Interactive Forums-Genentech:  Meeting Moderator,  “Oncology Care in Illinois”

 

2012

The University of Chicago:  Keynote address “Taking the Next Step”

The Global Leaders Networking Forum:  Panel discussion, “Healthcare Leadership, The New Markers for Success”

African Americans in Biotechnology (AAIB)/Genentech:  Keynote address, “Managing Your Career in a Changing Environment”

Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference:  Keynote address,” Healthcare Reform:  The Good, The Bad and The Unintended”

Pete V. Domenici Institute for Public Policy Conference:  Keynote speaker, “Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs”

Genentech Strategic Counsel:  Moderator of discussion regarding “Evolution and Management of Cancer Care”

Digital Pharma East Conference:  Keynote address, “Improving Diabetes Outcomes via Digital Innovation”

 

2011

DTC National Conference Boston:  Opening keynote address, “Power to the Consumer!”

Global Healthcare Forum:  Keynote speaker, “The Perfect Storm – Will America’s Most Successful Industry Fight Off Demise”

CNBC – NBC Universal:  Featured guest on Street Signs, “Lifting the Veil of Uncertainty”

Cardinal Health National Sales Meeting:  Keynote speaker, “The Making of a Leader”

Medco Sponsored MLK International Salute Gala Dinner, Opening remarks and tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King

NACD 2011 Board Leadership Conference, Keynote speaker, “The Next Generation of Boardroom Leaders”