The Lead in Peds

Publicly listed emails

innovationdistrict@childrensnational.org

theleadinpeds@gmail.com

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Kids First: Strengthening the workforce behind pediatric care

September 28, 2026

How can investing in the pediatric workforce improve care for children and families? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, guest host Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Children's National, speaks with Matthew Cook, president and CEO of the Children's Hospital Association, and Torey Mack, MD, chief medical officer and neonatologist at the Children's Hospital Association. They discuss why children's healthcare requires specialized training, how Medicaid and Children's Hospit...

Health Professions Education Research: Training Better Doctors, Improving Care for Patients

September 08, 2026

How can better education lead to better care? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, speaks with Lanre Falusi, MD, MEd, medical director of advocacy education, and Priti D. Bhansali, MD, MEd, MBA, director of the Children's Academy of Pediatric Educators and Director of Scholarship and Faculty Development in the Division of Hospital Medicine, both at Children's National. They explore how rigorous study, simulation, advocacy education and partnerships with patients, f...

Care Champions: The science, leadership and compassion behind pediatric nursing

May 05, 2026

Pediatric nursing is at the heart of how care is delivered, shaping every moment a child and family spends in the hospital. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH sits down with Cicely "CC" Brooks, DNP-ENL, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAB, and Christine Riley, NP, CPNP-AC, to explore how nurses lead at the bedside, drive research and push innovation forward. From supporting families in their most vulnerable moments to rethinking the future of care, this conversation reveals how ...

How do I get in touch with The Lead in Peds?

The Lead in Peds is hosted by Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH. Its publicly listed emails are innovationdistrict@childrensnational.org and theleadinpeds@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Lead in Peds?

The publicly listed emails for The Lead in Peds: innovationdistrict@childrensnational.org and theleadinpeds@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Lead in Peds have?

Podseeker estimates The Lead in Peds reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lead in Peds?

The Lead in Peds typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior pediatric clinicians and/or physician-scientists; nursing leaders (DNP/RN with executive roles); pediatric researchers with MD/PhD or MD/MPH credentials; subject-matter expertise tied to specific pediatric specialties (e.g., cardiology, emergency medicine, behavioral health) and/or clinical program leadership at Children’s National Hospital (or comparable research institutions). Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed research in pediatric specialty areas; Leadership roles in clinical programs (e.g., rehab pathways, emergency medicine initiatives); Academic appointments or chief/department leadership positions. Recent guests include Christine Riley, NP, CPNP-AC, Cicely "CC" Brooks, DNP-ENL, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAB, and Kenneth McKinley, MD.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lead in Peds?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Lead in Peds cover?

Recent episodes cover Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Behavioral Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.