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The Leadership Development Group is a global talent development consulting firm for leaders, teams, and organizations across the health ecosystem. Our solutions are designed to engage and empower leaders to take on challenges and position their organizations for success. 

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we Are The Leadership Development Group


TLD Group ignites leaders, teams, and organizations to align their passion and purpose to transform the health ecosystem. 
We work with the most influential players in the industry --- providers, payers, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, policymakers, health-adjacents, and those looking to disrupt. 

Our talent development solutions create leaders who are collaborative change agents capable of executing on mission-critical organizational strategies. This in turn advances what our teams collectively stand for – enhancing health and well-being for all. 

Every engagement is bespoke. Our dedicated client solutions team, former health ecosystem leaders themselves, understand your strategic challenges. Our global network of hundreds of thought partners, health industry experts, and leadership and team development authorities co-create tailored solutions to deliver outstanding results. 

We know radical change is needed to create a better future for healthcare and it starts with transformative leadership. Let us be your leadership transformation partner. 

 

Tracy

Tracy Duberman

President & CEO

Tracy

Tracy Duberman

President & CEO

With a background combining operations experience in various sectors of the health industry, three decades of leadership coaching and consulting, and innovative research on executive and physician leadership effectiveness, Tracy founded The Leadership Development Group and serves as its CEO.

Tracy is a recognized expert on leadership within, between, and across the various sectors of the health ecosystem. She is a published author of From Competition to Collaboration: How Leaders Cultivate Partnerships to Drive Value and Transform Health, a nationally recognized speaker, and a sought-after leadership coach.

Before founding TLD Group, Tracy led the Healthcare Practice Leader at a leading boutique executive coaching firm and was a Senior Consultant with Hay Group (now Korn Ferry). Earlier in her career, Tracy held executive positions in a variety of leading organizations including Oxford Health Plans, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Tracy earned her PhD in Public Health Policy and Management from New York University, her MPH from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, and BA from the University of Rochester. She serves on the board of the Physician Coaching Institute and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Harvard McClean’s Institute of Coaching, and a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and the American College of Physician Executives.

Tracy is passionate about making a positive impact. She loves spending time with her husband, daughters, extended family & friends, traveling to exotic places, and caring for TLD Group’s four-legged mascot — the adorable Doobie.

Tara

Tara Satlow

Senior Vice President, Client Solutions

Tara

Tara Satlow

Senior Vice President, Client Solutions

Tara is Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at The Leadership Development (TLD) Group. Tara is a six-year ‘TLD Groupie’ and has played a critical role in laying the foundation in our focus as the premiere talent development firm for leaders, teams, and organizations across the health ecosystem. With over twenty years of cross-functional, progressive experience in organizational development, human resources, executive coaching, counseling psychology, and clinical research, Tara brings a dual perspective as both practitioner and healthcare leader. Tara’s unique responsibilities include the design of customized client solutions, oversight of large-scale leadership development programs, and support of sales and marketing efforts.

Prior to joining TLD Group, Tara was Organizational Development Consultant at Lahey Health, an integrated healthcare system of 15,000 employees comprised of a large academic medical center, community hospitals, behavioral health, continuing care services and community group practice networks in the greater Boston area. Tara previously worked in community mental health and private practice as a psychologist and executive coach and, early in her career, as a research coordinator at Bellevue Hospital and New York University Medical Center in New York City. Tara earned her PhD in counseling psychology from Boston College, her MA in clinical psychology from Connecticut College, and her BA in psychology from Hofstra University. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching (GCEC) from William James College (formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology) and is certified in a variety of psychometric assessments including DISC and Hogan and developmental curricula including Leading Organizational Transitions and Inside Out Coaching.

Tara lives just outside of Boston where she enjoys Peloton yoga, singing with the Soul Sisters, her husband’s cooking and appetite for travel, and the sport of raising teenagers.

Jessica

Jessica Molson

Chief of Staff

Jessica

Jessica Molson

Chief of Staff

Jess Molson is Chief of Staff for The Leadership Development Group. Her responsibilities include supporting firm growth and development, project management, and developing and tracking metrics for success. Prior to joining TLD Group Jess served as the Director of Talent Management for Beacon Communities LLC, a private real estate firm known for its work transforming neighborhoods through access to high-quality affordable housing, where she gained valuable experience coaching and consulting to organizational leaders on topics such as leadership development, talent retention, change management, and workplace culture. Jess earned her M.A. in Organizational Psychology from William James College, and her B.A. in Philosophy from Virginia Tech.

Jess lives in Boston, MA, in her spare time she enjoys cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her fiance and their dog Howie.

Lisa

Lisa Clarke

Vice President, Coaching Operations

Lisa

Lisa Clarke

Vice President, Coaching Operations

Lisa Clarke serves as the Vice President, Coaching Operations for The Leadership Development Group. She brings more than 20 years of administrative support experience to the company. Lisa works with our leadership team and coaching partners managing client engagements. She oversees client support and coaching services, from commencement of coaching engagements through their conclusion. Prior to joining TLD Group, Lisa provided administrative and marketing support to several industry groups including executive search, marketing and advertising agencies, and direct media companies. Lisa graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a B.A. in Political Science.

Lisa left her heart in Venice, Barcelona and Paris but lives in New York City where she enjoys critiquing bad movies, listening to political podcasts, and tiramisu.

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Kristin Luce

Project Manager

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Kristin Luce

Project Manager

Kristin joined TLD Group as Project Coordinator in October 2022 and was promoted to Project Manager in March 2023. In this role, Kristin works closely with our client relationship managers to integrate solutions into client organizations, develop metrics of success, and track projects. Prior to joining TLD Group, Kristin worked as a counselor in various behavioral health settings. Her experiences within the field of
behavioral health has helped her to grow her empathetic and kind approach with clients. Kristin enjoys empowering and supporting clients throughout their development.

Kristin is currently pursuing her M.A. in Organizational Psychology from William James College in Newton, MA. Kristin received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology with a Certificate in Social Work and Social Welfare from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Kristin lives in Newton, MA and can be described as outgoing, motivated, and kind. In her free time, she enjoys doing hot yoga, listening to Taylor Swift, cuddling with her adorable cat (Mr. Mittens), and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Amy

Amy Riemer

Marketing & Public Relations

Amy

Amy Riemer

Marketing & Public Relations

Amy Riemer serves as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for The Leadership Development Group. Amy draws on more than 28 years of experience in developing branding and marketing campaigns for corporations and non-profit organizations. Amy works with the leadership team on communication and branding efforts for TLD Group by overseeing all marketing, public relations and social media campaigns. Amy was previously with Reed Exhibitions, Edelman Public Relations and PAN Communications serving a client base which included consumer products, healthcare companies, trade shows, non-profit organizations and small businesses. Amy is a graduate of Rowan University with a B.A. in Communications.

In addition to traveling extensively for both work and fun, Amy is on the Executive Board of Temple Emanuel in Andover, MA, where she lives with her husband. She is very active in her community, but her greatest pleasure is when her three twenty-something aged sons visit for long weekends.

Robert

Robert Sachs

Chair of the Advisory Board

Robert

Robert Sachs

Chair of the Advisory Board

Talent Strategy Advisor and Executive Coach, formerly Vice President of National Learning and Development, Kaiser Permanente

Bob Sachs works with organizations to enhance and integrate critical leadership talent strategies and systems, on learning strategy and governance and he provides coaching to executives. He was Vice President of National Learning and Development at Kaiser Permanente until December 2015. His responsibilities at KP included succession management, leadership development and supporting the overall learning agenda of the organization. At Kaiser Permanente (KP) Bob designed and consulted with executives on executive development, leadership development, high potential identification and development and he developed and supported the succession management processes for the organization. He also led the team that provided learning services, including the enterprise learning management system, and designed learning solutions for KP’s enterprise National Functions. Prior to joining Kaiser, Dr. Sachs was Vice President and Managing Director of the Hay Group. Over his 16 years with Hay, his consulting focused on helping organizations enhance organizational performance through the design and implementation of systems and processes to ensure they have the right people, performing the right work motivated to produce superior results.

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Kent Bottles

Advisory Board Member

Kent

Kent Bottles

Advisory Board Member

Lecturer, Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health

Dr. Kent Bottles’ work over the last 35 years has focused on developing strategies and tactics to successfully engage physicians in quality, leadership, payment reform, and change management. He has extensive expertise in federal, state, and local healthcare delivery system reform, and he has successfully designed, marketed, and delivered physician leadership academy training to over 400 physicians.

Dr. Bottles has held a number of physician executive positions, including Tenured Professor at the University of Iowa and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Assistant Dean for Grand Rapids at MSU, Chief Medical Officer of the Iowa Health Science, President and CEO of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement in Minneapolis, President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center in Michigan, Chief Knowledge Officer and President of the Genomics Repository for a bio-tech startup, and Chief Medical Officer for a medical communications startup.

He also teaches health care policy and payment reform to graduate students pursuing their Master of Science in Health Policy, Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Public Health, and Healthcare Quality and Safety at The Thomas Jefferson School of Population Health in Philadelphia. Dr. Bottles also delivers 50 keynotes a year on topics ranging from: Digital Medicine, The Science of Positive Psychology, Social Media, Change Management, Leadership for Chaotic Times, Big Data vs. Tiny Data, The Doctor/Patient Relationship for the 21st Century, and Activation and Engagement of the e-Patient.

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David Carmouche

Advisory Board Member

Carmouche

David Carmouche

Advisory Board Member

Senior Vice President of Ochsner Health System and President of Ochsner Health Network in Louisiana

David Carmouche is a recognized visionary leader in the arenas of healthcare delivery, population health, and payer systems with a keen focus on both patient care and outcome metrics. Dr. Carmouche has demonstrated talent for strategic partnerships with C-suite leaders and Boards. Dr. Carmouche has demonstrated success in achieving operational results through cross-functional teams in complex environments and as a trusted leader of diverse groups with competing business interests through collaborative initiatives. Dr. Carmouche serves as Senior Vice-President and President of Ochsner Health Network. In that role, he is responsible for executive oversight and management for the rapidly growing, statewide network. Dr. Carmouche is also the Executive Director of Ochsner Accountable Care Network, a regional accountable care organization (ACO), comprised of an extensive network of providers, hospitals and health centers coordinating the healthcare of approximately 35,000 of Louisiana’s Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Dr. Carmouche joined Ochsner with 19 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in medicine and operations. Prior to joining Ochsner in August 2015, he served as the Executive Vice- President of External Operations and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana in Baton Rouge where he designed and deployed a physician-friendly, comprehensive primary care population health program and several commercial ACO contracts

Sandra Murray

Sandra Murray

Advisory Board Member

Sandra Murray

Sandra Murray

Advisory Board Member

System Vice President of Learning and Organization Development for CommonSpirit Health

Sandra “Sandi” Murray is currently the System Vice President of Learning and Organization Development for CommonSpirit Health, the recent merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health supporting 150,000 employees and over 150 hospitals as one of the largest faith based health care systems in the nation.

In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic talent management programs and activities, including assessment, performance, training and development, leader coaching and engagement activities supporting the CommonSpirit organization.

Sandi has more than 15 years of experience as a valued partner in driving initiatives and programs to support a thriving workforce that enables the business to reach its goals. Over the years, she has led many successful system wide programs including the implementation of the first CommonSpirit Health new employee orientation program and launch of virtual leadership development programs, performance management implementations (SuccessFactors/Workday); the design and implementation of online recognition programs and supported multiple learning management systems. As an Executive Coach she fosters the development of leaders across the organization to support their growth as a leader and individual.

Previously, Sandi worked at Futurestep Korn/Ferry International, a global executive leadership and recruitment consulting firm, where she served as a Client Solutions Leader and consulted organizations in the creation of highly effective teams, employee and leader development programs, and process effectiveness with a focus on recruiting, developing, and retaining employees.

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Ron Phillips

Advisory Board Member

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Ron Phillips

Advisory Board Member

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer - Sysco Corporation

Ron Phillips is a unique specialist in the art of strategy, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. All three of these are intertwined in everything he delivers and achieves. Ron's innovative approach, influence, and emotional intelligence have driven him to successfully deliver human resources, change management, process improvement, and business results the last 25 years of his progressive career. Ron has led multiple organizations through the daunting task of the (successful) reorganization process. His leadership positioned these companies as "employers of choice" through people first strategies.  Prior to joining Sysco, Ron served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources - Retail and Enterprise Modernization at CVS Health, Chief People Officer, Carnival Cruise Line, Chief Human Resources Officer, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Senior VP of Human Resources for Comcast, during which he was responsible for the coordination of strategies and tactics across markets, oversight of initiatives and operations in the field, planning, budgeting and measurement of business results.  Ron served on several boards, including Steppingstone Scholars Inc., Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), African American History Museum of Philadelphia, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Ron is a graduate of Virginia State University, where he received his B.A. in Sociology and Administration of Justice. He later pursued and completed the requirements for a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at the University of Richmond School of Law.

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Craig Samitt

Advisory Board Member

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Craig Samitt

Advisory Board Member

CEO and Founder, ITO Advisors

Craig Samitt, MD, MBA, is the CEO and Founder of ITO Advisors, a healthcare advisory and investment firm. Previously Dr. Samitt served as EVP, Chief Clinical Officer, and President of Anthem's Diversified Business Group, and most recently as President & CEO of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Dr. Samitt has led sequential health systems transformations, having served as President & CEO of HealthCare Partners and President & CEO of Dean Health System. From 2012-2018, Dr. Samitt served as a Commissioner on MedPAC, an influential, independent Congressional Agency established to advise Congress on policies related to payments to private health plans participating in Medicare and health care providers serving Medicare beneficiaries. Dr. Samitt received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University, his Doctorate in Medicine from Columbia University, and his Masters in Business Administration from The Wharton School. He is a nationally recognized expert and thought leader on industry transformation, care delivery and healthcare policy. His record of collaborating across the health care system to deliver higher quality care at a lower cost led to him being named as one of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders” by Modern Healthcare in 2018.

OUR MISSION

We develop leaders and teams to execute transformational strategies through our customized and innovative talent development solutions.

OUR VISION

To create a more interconnected and equitable health ecosystem by developing leaders who are collaborative change agents.

OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES

1. Our clients’ interests always come first. Our experience shows that if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow.

2. Our assets are our thought partners and reputation. We make an unusual effort to identify and recruit the very best partner for every job.

3. We take great pride in the professional quality of our work. We have an uncompromising determination to achieve excellence in everything we undertake.

4. We stress creativity and imagination in everything we do.

5. We constantly strive to anticipate the rapidly changing needs of our clients and to develop new services to meet those needs.

6. Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. 

Our values create IMPACT!

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We utilize our creativity and imagination to drive our solutions to meet — and anticipate — our industry’s most pressing needs.

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We bring focused attention to all our client engagements. Whether we’re assessing, planning, facilitating, delivering, and/or sustaining, we listen deliberately and intently to what is happening in the moment.

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We love what we do. We approach our work with unbridled spirit and uncompromising determination to achieve impactful results.

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We know that one size does not fit all and that external factors can throw a wrench in any well-devised plan. We flexibly adjust and realign when needed.

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We are perpetual and insatiable learners. We constantly challenge ourselves and our clients to understand more, stretch more, and develop more.

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We partner closely with our clients to co-create, customize, and deliver high-quality solutions. We bring deep industry expertise and leadership development “know how”; our clients bring deep organizational knowledge.
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