Panel Discussion: Insights from High-Performing UKHC Leaders Driving Engagement & Excellence

What sets consistently high-performing leaders apart? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring UK HealthCare leaders who have achieved outstanding employee engagement results year after year. These leaders will share real-world strategies, lessons learned, and practical tips for building trust, fostering team connection and sustaining performance in complex health care environments. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an emerging one, you’ll gain valuable insights to inspire and elevate your own leadership practice.

Panelist details coming soon; moderated by Katie Hantle

Katie Hantle is the Engagement Manager in UK Human Resources, where she facilitates the engagement strategy for both UK HealthCare and the UK@Work campus community.

With over 15 years of experience in human resources, including 10+ years at the University of Kentucky, Katie has a strong passion for creating meaningful connections across diverse teams, advocating for employees, and bringing a unique blend of strategic thinking and people-centered insight to every initiative. She manages large-scale initiatives including enterprise engagement surveys, system-wide recognition programs and championing targeted support for leadership teams.

Previously, Katie served as Manager of Volunteer Services at UK HealthCare and co-led the implementation of UKHC’s DIReCT Values. Prior to UK, she worked in HR and recruitment across multiple states for a public accounting firm.

Katie holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from Campbell University in North Carolina and is pursuing a master’s in strategic human resource management & analytics at the University of Kentucky. Outside of work, Katie resides in Lexington, Kentucky and enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, and their two children, Emily and HB.