Healthcare organizations are making critical decisions about where and how to invest their capital amid economic uncertainty, staffing challenges, aging infrastructure, and increasing demands on their facilities.

From evolving care delivery models and emerging technologies to workforce pressures and growing patient expectations, healthcare leaders must continually adapt to meet the needs of the communities they serve. As providers seek to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes, the built environment plays an increasingly important role in supporting the future of care.

Join a panel of healthcare leaders for a candid discussion on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping today's healthcare landscape. Panelists will share insights on capital investment priorities, organizational decision-making, innovation, and the factors influencing how healthcare facilities are planned, delivered, and operated. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on what healthcare clients need from their AEC partners, how they evaluate potential teams, and where they see the industry heading next.

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Gabryela Passeto, NCIDQ, EDAC, cLSGB, is an Associate Principal and Senior Medical Planner at Wilmot Sanz, a 100% healthcare design firm with decades of experience in healthcare programming and medical planning. Passionate about creating patient-centric environments, she specializes in optimizing operational workflows and transforming complex healthcare facilities. With a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder collaboration, Gabryela leverages her design expertise to create efficient and effective spaces that enhance the patient journey. Her ability to envision and communicate the potential of a space empowers clients to realize the full potential of their healthcare facilities.

Panelists

 Sara Collins
Assistant Vice President, MedStar Health – Real Estate & Facilities

Sara Collins has spent 30 years in the A/E/C industry leading complex projects and overseeing large-scale design and construction programs. Her career has focused on distinctive institutional and government facilities for clients including MedStar Health, UPMC, West Virginia University, Inova Health System, Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, she leads the planning, design, and delivery of capital projects across MedStar Health’s network of 10 hospital campuses and more than 300 outpatient sites throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Sara holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from West Virginia University, and is known for her commitment to partnership, transparency, and responsible stewardship of capital investments.

Emily Gladstone
Vice President, JLL

Emily Gladstone is a Vice President with JLL’s healthcare practice, where she leads teams delivering complex healthcare renovations and capital projects throughout the Baltimore region. With more than 13 years of healthcare construction and project management experience, she partners with hospital leadership, architects, and contractors to successfully deliver projects ranging from rapid-response facility improvements to multi-year modernization and expansion programs. Prior to joining JLL, Emily managed healthcare construction projects with Whiting-Turner, giving her a unique perspective on successful project delivery from both the contractor and owner sides. She holds a B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Bucknell University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and is known for her collaborative leadership and focus on achieving successful outcomes for healthcare clients.

ADDITIONAL PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! 

Sponsor

Wilmot Sanz, a 100% healthcare focused design firm brings decades of expertise to complex healthcare environments. With integrated architecture, planning and interior design teams, we create thoughtful, evidence-informed spaces that enhance the patient experience, support caregivers, and improve care delivery. From equipment upgrades and targeted renovations to campus planning and full hospital ground up transformations, we help our clients create flexible, high-performing environments that advance their mission and strengthen the communities they serve.

Directions and Parking

Parking available at the 4MLK surface lot, as availability permits, or the BioPark Garage, located at the corner of W. Baltimore and N. Poppleton Streets.

Accommodations

SMPS is dedicated to ensuring that every individual feels welcome at all of our events. Please contact us regarding any accommodations needed for this event. This venue is in compliance with ADA accessibility standards.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

In order to receive a refund, reservations must be canceled 72 business hours prior to the start of the event. If you do not cancel your reservation within the required time period, a refund will be forfeited.