HealthIMPACT brings healthcare leaders the knowledge and network they need to accelerate meaningful transformation.

We tired long ago of powerpoints and pitches; we create shared experiences that push boundaries, disrupt the status quo, and inspire meaningful action to improve healthcare. We use a combination of research, storytelling, matchmaking, and impeccable planning to deliver extraordinary live and virtual events that keep attendees, speakers, and sponsors coming back.

The Team

  • Megan Antonelli

    Founder & CEO

    The Curator

    Launched & Managed hundreds of healthcare events.

    Why: She knows healthcare.

  • Andrea Vergara

    Operations Manager

    The Road Warrior

    19 years running events. Photographer | Truck Driver | Cancer Survivor

    Why: She makes it happen.

  • Janae Sharp

    Marketing Director

    The Promoter

    The founder of Sharp Index, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing physician suicide and burnout.

    Why: She is changing the narrative

HealthIMPACT Live is dedicated to bringing together visionary leaders, innovators, and changemakers to collaborate, inspire, and drive meaningful transformation in the healthcare industry. Our mission is twofold: to foster an environment where healthcare leaders can connect, share ideas, and work together to create a better, more efficient, and more equitable healthcare system, and to elevate and empower women in healthcare and innovation.

We believe that by convening a diverse community of healthcare leaders, we can collectively address the most pressing challenges facing the industry and develop innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes, enhance care delivery, and reduce costs. HealthIMPACT Live serves as a catalyst for change, providing a platform for thought leadership, best practice sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.

Central to our mission is a commitment to advancing gender equality and promoting the vital role of women in healthcare and innovation. We actively seek to showcase the achievements, expertise, and leadership of women in the field, and to create opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development. By amplifying the voices of women and ensuring their equal representation, we strive to build a more diverse, inclusive, and innovative healthcare ecosystem.

Through our events, digital content, and community engagement initiatives, HealthIMPACT Live aims to inspire and empower healthcare leaders to embrace innovation, leverage technology, and drive transformative change. We are dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our members, partners, and the wider healthcare community as we work together to shape the future of healthcare.

In 2012, the Purpose Events team took their brand of no-nonsense event management on their own and launched the HealthIMPACT Forum.  Chaired by the incredible Shahid Shah this event is known as the NO BS event where Health IT leaders come to #GSD.  The event has run over fifty times in the nation’s largest healthcare markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, and Miami.  It is widely recognized for its high-level attendees, thought-provoking content, and interactive format.