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Terri
Leigh Rhody
VP, Marketing
Fit For Work
Having lost her dad to glioblastoma in her mid-twenties, Terri Leigh Rhody has been drawn to work for organizations that have a meaningful impact upon the healthcare continuum – from prevention to treatment. Throughout her 25+ years in marketing leadership roles, she and her teams have focused on delivering value through a customer-centric, data-driven approach. Prior to joining Fit For Work, Terri Leigh has led marketing at start-ups (Sware, Moxe), hypergrowth companies (Epic, Forte Research), and long-established stalwarts (GE Healthcare, Covance/Labcorp). She received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in communications and minor in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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11 September 2025 09:15 - 09:45
AI with a human touch: Elevating marketing performance without losing the human connection
In today’s fast-evolving landscape, AI is transforming every aspect of commercial activity—from marketing operations to lead generation to sales enablement. For marketing leaders and professionals, the opportunity is clear: automate the routine, reduce costs, and unlock time for strategic, high-impact work. But as we embrace efficiency, how do we ensure we don't lose the human connection that drives trust, loyalty, and conversion? This session explores how to implement AI-driven solutions that streamline processes and boost revenue, while preserving the empathy and authenticity that make marketing truly effective. Learn how to reimagine your team's work; empower your teams to focus on strategy and creativity; and turn AI from a buzzword into a business accelerator. Real-world examples will highlight how to keep your brand human—while driving measurable performance. Key takeaways: - How to implement AI tools that streamline marketing operations without compromising authenticity or customer trust - Strategies to empower marketing teams to focus on creative, strategic work by offloading routine tasks to AI - Real-world examples of balancing automation with empathy to drive revenue and long-term brand loyalty