Amber K. Brooks, MD, MS
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, NIH-funded clinical researcher, and vice dean/vice chief academic officer at Wake Forest who founded the Onward and Upward leadership platform to help healthcare leaders move from surviving to thriving.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 12min
Purpose Driven Healthcare Leadership with Amber K. Brooks, MD, MS, Founder of Onward and Upward
Amber K. Brooks, MD, MS — anesthesiologist, NIH-funded researcher, and founder of Onward and Upward. She talks about building human-centered leadership, why purpose and trust matter more than charisma, and how executive presence grounded in kindness helps retain talent. Practical frameworks and advice for leaders transitioning from surviving to thriving are highlighted.
