Judy Faulkner '65 on Roots & Wings Foundation

Описание: Epic Founder and CEO Judy Faulkner '65 Receives Dickinson College’s 2025 President’s Award

This curated playlist features five videos highlighting Judy Faulkner ’65, the founder and CEO of Epic, the global leader in healthcare software. Honored with Dickinson College’s President’s Award on June 14, 2025, during Alumni Weekend, Faulkner’s journey from a Dickinson math major to a trailblazing medical technology visionary is celebrated through these videos. The playlist includes four short clips and one full-length recording, offering insights into her leadership, philanthropy and transformative impact on healthcare.

Accidental CEO: Judy Faulkner shares her unexpected journey to founding Epic and how corporate culture at Epic feels like anything but corporate. This video captures her approach and the vision that led to Epic becoming the leading global medical-record software company, managing records for over 280 million U.S. patients.

Leadership: Faulkner discusses her leadership philosophy, emphasizing that “you’ve got to have guts” to succeed. This clip highlights her approach to leadership and continued success in the software industry, traits that led to her being recognized by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in healthcare.

Roots & Wings: This video explores the origin and trajectory of Faulkner’s philanthropic efforts through the Roots & Wings Foundation, which supports low-income children and families with healthcare, education and shelter. “We need to give roots so you're strong and wings so you could fly," she says of the name. Her dedication to the cause is part of her commitment to give 99% of her wealth to philanthropy, as part of the Giving Pledge.

Reflection on Dickinson: Faulkner reflects on her time at Dickinson, where her mathematics degree laid the foundation for her groundbreaking work in computer science and healthcare. She discusses the decades-long friendships she made and how the college’s sense of humor set the stage for the light, playful elements of Epic’s corporate campus and culture.

President’s Award Ceremony: The full recording of the June 14, 2025, ceremony at Dickinson College, where President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, presents Faulkner with the President’s Award. The session includes a conversation between Jones and Faulkner, detailing her contributions to medical technology and philanthropy, co-sponsored by the Office of the President and the John Dickinson Society.

This playlist is a must-watch for those interested in healthcare innovation, leadership and philanthropy. Faulkner’s story, from revolutionizing electronic health records to supporting future generations, inspires viewers to combine purpose with innovation. Explore her legacy and Dickinson’s recognition of her life-changing work.