Our February luncheon brings a timely, practical conversation to the table—how heart health directly impacts productivity, retention, and workplace culture.
This isn’t theory. It’s a business-focused discussion on how prioritizing employee well-being leads to stronger teams, reduced absenteeism, and a healthier bottom line. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights they can actually implement inside their organizations.
Darlene Ellison will moderate the conversation and the luncheon will include hands-on, onsite learning with an American Heart Association CPR mannequin, along with educational resources businesses can take back to their teams.
Meet The Panel
Nisha K. Raiker, MD| Cardiovascular Disease | Baylor Scott & White Health
Dr. Raiker specializes in cardiovascular disorders, from preventive cardiology to heart failure. Her expertise includes treating a wide range of conditions, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease and vascular disease. She also has a special interest in structural heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and women’s cardiovascular health. With extensive training in advanced imaging, Dr. Raiker offers patients access to transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear imaging, cardiac CT and vascular imaging to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Her goal is to educate her patients and guide them through an individualized treatment plan to achieve better health.
Dr. Craigmiles | Lakewood ER
Dr. Laura Craigmiles is an Emergency Medicine physician in Dallas, Texas, who values both clinical excellence and meaningful connections with patients and families. She earned her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University, completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2006, and finished her Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2009.
Dr. Craigmiles currently practices at Lakewood Emergency Room in Dallas. She takes pride in providing thoughtful, patient-centered care and helping patients feel informed and supported during some of their most stressful moments.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Craigmiles lives in Dallas with her husband, Eric, and their two young children. She values time with her family and brings that same sense of care and balance into her work with patients and colleagues.
Laura Booty | LB Insurance
Laura Booty is an independent health insurance broker who’s passionate about helping individuals, families, and small businesses make sense of their coverage options. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me outdoors cycling, gardening, skiing or hiking—or at home with my husband, two dogs, two cats, and a tank full of fish. I also enjoy being active in my local community and supporting causes that make a difference. Laura states, "I’m a licensed health insurance broker who helps individuals, families, and seniors find coverage that fits their needs and budget. I specialize in Medicare, Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, and supplemental products like dental, vision, accident, and life insurance. As an independent broker, I’m not tied to any one company—my goal is to simplify the process and help you make confident, informed decisions about your healthcare."
Panel Moderator
Darlene Ellison, M.S. | Regional Banking Sr. Relationship Manager | Huntington Bank - Dallas
Motivational Speaker | Author
A Dallas native, Darlene Ellison has over 38 years of experience in the combined fields of Psychology and Finance, as well as serving as an avid community volunteer. As an author and proponent of the prevention of child sexual abuse, Darlene has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20 and Dateline NBC, as well as in Dallas’ D Magazine. Years as a now-retired Psychologist and Development Consultant, as well as her 19-year role as a banker wearing a variety of hats that include Business Development Director, Loan Officer/Relationship Banker and leadership/mentoring, have allowed her to create a unique business development strategic plan that focuses on niche positioning and high touch customer service. She is also the founder of five award-winning community Women in Business organizations in Dallas, Tarrant County, Collin County and Houston that help women business owners and executives gain personal and professional growth. Darlene has been honored with many awards including being named a 2011 Dallas Business Journal “Women in Business” honoree, as well as Mentor of the Year as a part of the SMU Cox School of Business BBA Mentor Alliance Program in 2017. She has Chaired several Boards and Board Committees through her career and currently serves on the Executive Leadership Team for American Heart Association/Go Red for Women campaign, as well as the AHA Circle of Red Dallas Co-Chair. Darlene has done media work on the topics of women in business, banking and financial literacy, has delivered keynotes all over the country, and has been spotlighted in Forbes Magazine as a part of Forbes’ “Extraordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things.”
If you care about performance, people, and long-term growth—this is a luncheon you don’t want to miss.
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