The annual TRUST Awards celebrate women advancing efforts to help the health care industry boldly transform its future. These women stand out as taking decisive action and positively impacting our communities!

2026 TRUST Forum Award Winners

Collaboration & Partnerships

Honoring a woman or pair of women who are building partnerships within an organization or forging collaborative external relationships that address a common goal where both parties benefit.

Kate Shaughnessy, MHA  

Population Health Advisor at Hennepin Healthcare

Leadership

Honoring a woman viewed as a distinguished leader by her team, peers and business partners.

Becca Miller

Vice President of Provider Experience and Community Engagement at NMDP

Community Engagement

Honoring a woman who is advancing the overall health of the communities we live in.

Kiara Ellis, MSW

Senior Director of Cancer Impact & Equity at the Masonic Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota

Innovation

Honoring a woman who leads disruptive advances in health care that improve health outcomes, patient experience, provider engagement, and/or make a business impact.

Lynn Tanner, PhD, PT

CEO and Founder of YourSteps® Health and the Scientific Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Children’s Minnesota.

Ally in Healthcare

Honoring partners beyond traditional healthcare who have made meaningful contributions to the wellbeing of patients, providers, and communities.

Karen Svendsen

Vice President of Programs at Pinky Swear Foundation

Emerging Leader

Recognizes a high-performing woman who consistently demonstrates strong leadership qualities and clear potential to assume formal leadership roles within the health care industry. She leads by example, inspires and influences others, and takes initiative to drive positive outcomes within her organization or community.

Dr. Francie Broghammer

Psychiatrist and physician executive serving as Medical Director of Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC)