The CHB builds purposeful partnerships that connect the Bentley community with leaders across the health industry. Through events, mentorship, case competitions and experiential learning programs, the CHB collaborates with internal and external partners to create opportunities that translate academic learning into real-world impact. These initiatives expose students to emerging trends, expand professional networks and strengthen Bentley’s role in shaping the future of health through business.
Global AI Summits
In partnership with the Future Talent Council (FTC)—an organization often described as “the World Economic Forum for talent”—and with support from university collaborators, the CHB led the planning and execution of the 2024 and 2025 editions of these global, health-focused events! We're excited to announce that the topic focus has expanded for the 2026 iteration. More information forthcoming.
Save the date for the 2026 Global AI Summit at Bentley - April 7, 2026
2025 Health Care
Health care affects everyone. The people-centered industry is transforming at a rapid pace, but is it fast enough? It is more important than ever for senior leaders across all sectors to engage and share their strategic efforts to navigate health care’s complex challenges.
Read more2024 Life Sciences
Artificial Intelligence is evolving the life science industry at a rapid pace. Bringing together a diverse assembly of senior leaders who are invested in supporting, engaging and learning from each others' work resulted in a productive day that accelerated the tech disruptions in the life sciences.
Read moreThe African Esophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC)
The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC) is dedicated to reducing the burden of esophageal cancer in Africa through research, prevention, education and clinical care. AfrECC is generously supporting a Bentley undergraduate and graduate student in 2025-2026 to contribute to its global health and communications initiatives, helping to advance their important mission and expand impact.
Program and Communications Associate
- Nathalie Celestin, MD - MBA Healthcare Management '26
Administrative and Digital Content Assistant
- Sofia Travias - Public Relations, Corporate Communications and Management '27
Case Competitions + Mentorship Program
This signature program, developed by two undergraduate students in fall 2024, challenges students to develop innovative solutions to real-world health challenges through a fast-paced, weeklong competition. Guided by industry mentors and faculty, teams pitch their ideas to executive judges, with top teams earning cash prizes, exclusive mentorship and the opportunity to present at the Global AI Summit.
The 2025 Bentley Consulting Association (BCA) x CHB Case Competition was a major success with 6 teams presenting their solutions to a pharmaceutical case co-developed with PA Consulting. Check back soon for a roundup of the event!
View the 2024 case (a health innovation challenge), judges and the 15 student team solutions
Hot in Health Speaker Series
This fall event series showcases alumni and industry leaders working at the intersection of business and health. Each session offers students a real-world look at emerging trends, diverse career paths and how business expertise drives impact across the health industry.
View videos of our past topics and speakers below.
Ron Taupier ‘11, Susan Stander and Tracy Mason, experts from King & Bishop Executive Services and Biomedical Search, shared insights on industry developments and strategies for attracting top talent. They explored career paths in the fast-evolving Medical Technology and Biomedical sectors, highlighting talent trends, in-demand skills and ways for applicants to stand out in competitive hiring markets.
Geoff Geredien '11, Chief Growth Officer at Wellable, explored how cutting-edge employee wellness solutions are transforming workplaces and the evolving role of workplace wellness programs, the power of wearable technology and how leading organizations are taking a holistic approach to supporting employee health.
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Join Michaela Miller, VP/Practice Leader, Technology & Analytics at IQVIA, as she shares her career journey and explores the vital role of business professionals in the health industry. Discover emerging trends in AI and data analysis and learn how business expertise is driving innovation in medical technology. This session offers insights into diverse career paths for business graduates and the future of health.
This event was co-sponsored by CADS, Center for International Students and Scholars and the E-Hub.
Michael Flammini MBA '96, Chief Business Development Officer at Privia Health explained how Privia has transformed from a 50 provider regional medical group to a publicly traded, national physician platform with 4,500+ providers. Privia Health is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care.
Brian Flatley, Vice President of Consulting Services at S3 Connected Health, discussed reshaping the commercial landscape, discovering how digital health technologies are revolutionizing the commercial dynamics of the life sciences industry; convergence of strategy, technology and life sciences, understanding the intersection where business strategy, technology and life sciences converge in commercial space; and career opportunities in digital innovation, gaining insights into emerging career paths that the intersection of digital technology, commercial pharma and patient care.
This event was co-sponsored by the Bentley User Experience Center.
Linxin Gu, Founder and CEO of TechConnect Venture Studio, explored the transformative role of AI in the healthcare sector, with a focus on creating meaningful social impact and unlocking business potential.
This event was co-sponsored by the Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center and the Office of Sustainability, and was a featured mentor circle opportunity for the Women’s Leadership program participants.
Change lanes. It is not about the destination, but about what is in-between. Cate Fagan, chief information officer at Seres Therapeutics, talked about her journey from real estate, to tech, to the management of and strategy of data use in the life sciences.
The Digital Health team from Boston Children's Hospital presented about the human side of technology through the lens of User Experience (UX). Panelists included two alum: Digital Health UX Researcher Zach Cohen MS '23 and Manager, Digital Health Experience Liz Hurley MS '21, joined by their colleagues, Katrina Cook MPH, Sam Moyer and Peggy Recinos.
Mariko O'Neill, partner at PA Consulting, gave an overview of the role of a management consultant and the different kinds of work that consultants do in the health and life science industries. Mariko gave case stories around work in the industry and provided insight into how to get into the consulting industry.
Catherine Sheehan, Chief Engagement Officer and Kylee Donovan, VP & Director of Engagement Strategy, discussed the ways SkinIO's innovative technology makes life-saving access to skin cancer detection available to people: anytime, anywhere.
Innovation leader, strategist and digital pioneer Dr. Ronald Dorenbos of BioFrontline presented examples of AI & machine learning technologies and talked about how they are implemented in pharma and healthcare.
On-Site Insights
The CHB partners with external organizations to provide students with mentorship, experiential learning and career exposure through programs like Health Industry On-site Insights, which brings students into local health industry workplaces.
Boston MedFlight
In April 2025, students had the opportunity to visit Boston MedFlight to explore career paths at the intersection of business and healthcare. Students learned how a leading emergency medical transport company coordinates life-saving missions and discovered the critical roles that keep this operation running.
Boston Scientific
In February 2024, the CHB led a group of students to Boston Scientific in Marlborough, MA to learn more about this innovative company, hear from a panel of Bentley alumni in their finance department & tour one of their innovative spaces to see how they are “improving the health of patients around the world."
Suffolk
In November 2023, a small group of students visited Suffolk, in Boston to hear from a panel of experts about their career journeys and how Suffolk is using innovative ideas and products to build for the future, with a focus on health industry buildings.
Third Rock Ventures
In April 2023, Bentley students spent an afternoon at Third Rock Ventures (TRV), a venture capital firm that invests in and creates life science companies, learning about TRV, career paths, finance roles and how they are involved in "company building," followed by an opportunity to network with current associates, principals and recruiters.
Past Events
Past events that were organized and sponsored by the Center for Health and Business and the former Bentley Health Thought Leadership Network can be found on the Center for Health and Business's channel on Bentley's video website.
Topics tackled include:
- Health is Big Business: Falcon Discovery Seminar Shared Experience
- COVID Insights: Rebuilding Trust, Bolstering Institutions and Improving Communication in the Wake of Disaster
- Improving the Patient Experience through Business
- Vaping: The Law, the Science and You
- The Opioid Opportunity: Laws, Ethics and Community Impact