Council Details

Amanda is a distinguished leader with more than two decades of expertise in supply chain, strategy, and operations with a proven track record across both for- profit and non-profit sectors. Her career encompasses significant roles within across healthcare environments including Academic Medical Centers, Community Hospitals, clinics, and innovative start-ups.

Currently, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stanford Medicine, Amanda oversees an impressive $4 billion in spend. She has spearheaded transformative initiatives resulting in substantial expense reductions through strategic sourcing, process optimization, technological transformations, and forging robust partnerships. Her leadership extends beyond her primary role as she also serves as chair-elect on the board of AHA-AHRMM and contributes as a Regent-At-Large for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Amanda’s academic credentials include an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, specializing in product management, alongside her other degrees from the University of Washington. Her academic and professional journey underscores a commitment to leadership through innovation.

Recognized as the 2021 Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, Amanda is a respected voice in the supply chain community. She frequently shares her insights and strategies through industry publications and as a speaker at major conferences, continuously influencing the evolving dynamics of supply chain management, leadership, and strategy.

Mary Leonhardt is a distinguished leader with over thirty years of expertise in medical device sales and sales leadership. Her career spans various roles across the healthcare continuum, showcasing her capabilities both as an individual contributor and a respected leader. Mary is an active member of Professional Women in Healthcare and a passionate advocate for professional mentoring.

Currently serving as the Regional Vice President of Healthcare Systems at B. Braun Medical, Mary leads a team responsible for managing some of the largest Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) in the country. As an enterprise sales leader, she oversees all divisions of B. Braun Medical, including Aesculap, CAPS, Avitum, and B. Braun Interventional Systems, covering both acute and non-acute care areas.

Mary’s contributions have been recognized by B. Braun Medical with the prestigious Chairman’s Sharing Expertise Award. She is a respected voice within her organization, frequently sharing her insights to positively represent the evolving needs of healthcare providers and patients.