Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent Podcast
By PracticeLink March 27, 2025
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Hosted by Christy Bray
Episode 3: The Power of Diverse Perspectives in Healthcare Innovation
For this third episode of PracticeLink Media Network’s “Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent” podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Shelli Pavone, President & Co-Founder at Inlightened.
Together Christy and Shelli discuss several topics in and out of healthcare recruitment such as patients safety, AI in healthcare and the importance of diversity within the industry.
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ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST
This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

SHELLI PAVONE, TODAY’S PODCAST GUEST
Shelli Pavone, Co-Founder and President of Inlightened, has more than 20 years of commercial experience in healthcare, and a history of developing sales strategy and teams from the ground up. She was named among Forbes‘ Next 1000 2021. She excels in managing change and executing adaptive programs in highly competitive segments. Having spent her entire career focused on healthcare, she understands the unique challenges that come with disrupting an incredibly complex market. She is dedicated to partnering with clinicians and innovators to help shape the future of healthcare. Previously, Shelli worked with Lumere, a startup focused on utilizing clinical evidence to facilitate patient-focused, cost-effective decisions around pharmaceuticals and devices. Most recently, she led the sales and marketing team at Avant-garde Health, a healthcare analytics company with solutions that guide hospitals to improve outcomes and lower costs. Shelli is a graduate of The Ohio State University, with a BS in Psychology.
ABOUT THE HOST
Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).