Disability Matters with Joyce Bender focuses on the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Episodes feature prominent disability leaders such as Congressman Tony Coelho, Governor Dick Thornburgh, Andy Imparato, and senior executives from the private sector.
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Upcoming Disability Matters Podcast Episode
Melissa Anderson: Highmark Health’s Long-Standing Commitment to Its Partnership with Bender Consulting Services, Inc., to Hire People with Disabilities in Its Workforce
October 21, 2025
Joyce welcomes Melissa Anderson, Executive Vice President, Chief Auditor & Compliance Officer at Highmark Health to the show. She serves as the primary staff liaison to the audit committee of the board of directors for Highmark Inc. and Highmark Health.
She will discuss her support of the Bender Consulting Services, Inc. partnership with Highmark Health.