Health Communication Leadership Institute
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What is HCLI

The Health Communication Leadership Institute (HCLI) is the UT Center for Health Communication’s premier professional education offering. In this engaging advanced workshop, current and aspiring health communication leaders will evaluate their leadership practices and explore strategies and best practices for leadership, management, and innovation. Speakers include respected experts from diverse sectors and settings.

Agenda

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Wednesday, June 11

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Check-in and breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Mike Mackert, Ph.D. | Center for Health Communication

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Improv for Health Communication: Establishing a Growth Mindset
Shana Merlin | Merlin Works
Rob Milman, M.D. | Texas A&M School of Medicine

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
TBD

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00-2:00 p.m.
TBD

2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Break

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Panel

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Case Study Breakout

Thursday, June 12

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and networking

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
TBD

10:45 - 12:00 p.m.
TBD

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Panel

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
TBD

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Case Study Breakout

Friday, June 13

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and networking

9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Case Study

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Closing Keynote

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Closing Thoughts and Network Activation
Mike Mackert, Ph.D. | Center for Health Communication

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HCLI 2025
June 11-13, 2025
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Speakers

 

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Shana Merlin

(she/her)
Merlin Works

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Rob Milman, M.D.

(he/him)
Texas A&M School of Medicine

HCLI General registration pricing is $1,450. HCLI Early Bird registration pricing is $1,150 and expires April 30, 2025. HCLI registration for UT System staff and faculty is $850.

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Join us June 11-13, 2025, for an engaging workshop on current strategies and best practices for health communication leadership, management, and innovation.

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Event Details

Dates:
June 11-13, 2025 (optional networking reception June 10, 2025)

Location:
G.B. Dealey Center for new Media
DMC 1.202
300 W Dean Keeton Ave
Austin, TX 78712

Early bird registration deadline:
April 30, 2025

Registration deadline:
May 11, 2025

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Otis Hotel room
The Otis Hotel

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AC Hotel Austin

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Moxy Austin - University

The Moxy Austin-University is located in Austin's buzzing Campus District, near the University of Texas & Medical Center Austin including Dell Medical Center, close to the Dell, Ascension, Seton, St. David’s and Cornerstone Hospitals.

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