Barbara Hopkins

Headshot of Barbara Hopkins, Resilience Leader Expert and Professional Athlete

A Polish native, Barbara arrived in the United States with only 300 dollars to her name. Now, with over two decades of leadership experience across health and tech, she’s dedicated her career to driving transformation by building organizational resilience.

Beyond healthcare, Barbara is an accomplished athlete, representing both Team USA and Team Poland on the world stage in major sailing events. She has played a pivotal role in advancing Offshore Doublehanded sailing, competing at World Championships to support its bid for inclusion as an official Olympic sport.

From overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets to coaching dynamic teams, her approach integrates strategic vision with measurable outcomes. As Regional Vice President for a pioneering health startup, she spearheaded initiatives that not only met but exceeded financial and operational targets, establishing scalable best practices for future growth.

An experienced speaker and lecturer, Barbara connects with audiences through a blend of analytical insight and relatable storytelling that challenges conventional notions. Drawing on her deep clinical, executive, and athletic expertise, she inspires her audience, addressing topics ranging from cultivating multi-generational leadership to building organizational resilience to navigating complex healthcare challenges.

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Barbara smiles while playfully suspended over the water from the bow of her sailing vessel.

Barbara in the Media:

—Featured alumni in “Chartering New Courses,” pg. 15

Cover of the New York Yacht Club Magazine, Winter 2025

—Featured athlete, pg. 20

—Featured athlete

—Featured athlete, pg. 18

Written Work:

Author, pg. 14

Author, pg. 24

Author, pg. 19

—Contributing author, pg. 16-17

Awards:

—Moth StorySLAM Champion

Screenshot of the Regent's 2021 Award, Awarded to Barbara in 2021

—Regent’s 2021 Award Winner American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

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