Leadership Journeys

Dr. Kerry Witherell: March 4, 2026

An intimate chat with Kerry Witherell, AuD, CCC-A, Instructor, Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science. Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features Kerry Witherell. Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota. See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations [https://z.umn.edu/firesidechats-recommend]

Dr. Jon Hallberg and Brennan Vance: Feb. 11, 2026

An intimate chat with Jon Hallberg, professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, founding creative director of the Center for Art and Medicine and Brennan Vance, Emmy-winning documentarian. Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota. See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations [https://z.umn.edu/firesidechats-recommend]

Molly Portz: Nov. 12, 2025

An intimate chat with Molly Portz, Assistant Vice Provost and Interim Director of International Student and Scholar Services. Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features Molly Portz. Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota. See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations [https://z.umn.edu/firesidechats-recommend]

Dr. Jakub Tolar 5.0: Oct. 1, 2025

An intimate chat with Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, Vice President for Clinical Affairs. Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features Dr. Jakub Tolar. Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota. See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations [https://z.umn.edu/firesidechats-recommend]

Dr. Jakub Tolar 2.0: April 25, 2023

A conversation about the importance of lifelong learning and growth in serving as a leader with Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, Vice President for Clinical Affairs. Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features Dr. Jakub Tolar. Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota. See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations [https://z.umn.edu/firesidechats-recommend]