CEO Roundtable | Alison Flynn Gaffney - CEO of Banner

Join Alison Flynn Gaffney and TYP for an informative roundtable on local healthcare, running a business, and the future of Tucson. CEO Roundtable is TYP's monthly professional development masterclass; designed to give our members and the community the opportunity to hear from a local leader about their personal journey of career growth and community impact. We ask our featured speaker to candidly speak for 30 - 35 minutes about their lessons and advice for professional growth and community impact. Registration • TYP Members - Free (Enter your email address as the promo code to reveal your free ticket) • Community Members: $20 Schedule • 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Networking and Appetizers • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CEO Firside Chat + Q&A About Our Speakers Alison Flynn Gaffney is the CEO of Banner – University Medicine’s southern Arizona operations. She oversees more than 8,000 employees who work at two large hospitals—Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center South—as well as Diamond Children’s Medical Center and 28 clinics in Tucson and surrounding communities. Alison’s focus on excellence and organizational culture helps ensure patients at every location receive exceptional care and support through every stage of life. Her focus is clearly showing results, with the hospitals and services under her purview receiving numerous accolades, including US News & World Report naming Banner – University Medical Center Tucson the #5 hospital in Arizona and #1 hospital in Tucson for the fourth consecutive year. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Alison brings a rare ability to balance innovation, team engagement and operational excellence. A board-certified healthcare executive and accomplished strategist, she is recognized for strengthening healthcare systems through a people-first approach, operational rigor, and organizational alignment on one mission: providing the best patient care and experience. Before joining Banner – University Medicine, Alison served as National President of Healthcare at JLL, where her leadership drove major restructuring, increased client satisfaction, and expanded national brand visibility. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at University of Utah Health, she led major campus expansion while improving employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and overall margin. A published author and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Alison has earned national recognition for her impact on healthcare leadership and patient safety. Her career reflects a deep commitment to empowering teams and building systems that are forward thinking, resilient, and centered on all the people they serve. What is TYP? Tucson Young Professionals (TYP) is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting young professionals in the Greater Tucson area. Founded during the Great Recession, TYP provides a platform for young professionals to connect, develop leadership skills, and actively contribute to Tucson's economic and social progress. We emphasize collaboration, leadership, inclusivity, and progress, aiming to ensure that diverse voices lead Tucson's development. Learn more on our website and connect with us @tucsonyoungprofessionals on Facebook and Instagram.