Fawn Lopez leads at the intersection of strategic innovation and financial operations. From her early days in advertising sales management for the Kansas City Business Journal to her current role as publisher emeritus of Modern Healthcare, Fawn has delivered exceptional value to readers and advertisers, while keeping a laser focus on the bottom line. Her approach paid off: Fawn led Modern Healthcare to become one of the most profitable brands of the Detroit-based Crain’s Communications, Inc.—with record revenue and profits in 2021—and the industry’s leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research, and information. It is a “must-read” for C-suite executives from Critical Access Hospitals to large integrated health systems nationwide. Fawn’s rare blend of business vision, operational discipline and financial acumen has enabled Modern Healthcare to evolve from a print-centric magazine to a robust digital media company, with 69K+ subscribers for its print edition and 700K unique visitors per month to its website. Along the way, Fawn expanded the publication’s industry recognition programs from two to nine, which helped to raise brand awareness and advance the careers of the honorees. The annual lists include “Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare,” “Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare” and “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.” Each year, Modern Healthcare receives and vets thousands of nominations, with the winners determined through audience feedback and a final vote by the Modern Healthcare Editorial Board. “Our lists have given women and minorities visibility industry-wide,” Fawn says. “We want to make sure that healthcare is more inclusive and diverse—not just at the executive level within hospitals and health systems, but also in the board room.” As a change agent, Fawn has dedicated her career to delivering impact through innovation both at Modern Healthcare and service on corporate and nonprofit boards. She is passionate about helping organizations identify new opportunities, expand their footprint, build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and drive sustainable growth.