People’s Choice Award Voting – Sept. 28 through Oct. 9

The finalists are in – now it’s your turn to be the judge!

Watch each performance below, then put on your judging hat and choose your favorite based on these criteria:

  1. Ability – Technical skill, voice quality, pitch, projection and use of instructions or props.
  2. Creativity – Originality and personalization of the act.
  3. Presentation – Confidence, poise and ability to connect with the audience.
  4. Overall – Entertainment value.

Once you’ve selected your top performer, use the voting form linked on this page to cast your vote.

Voting is open to all teammates, friends, family members and communities. One vote per person.

Grand Finale – November 2026

All winners will be announced in November during the Grand Finale.

Advocate Health Has Talent – 2026 Finalists

Congratulations to our 2026 finalists! Watch the performances below and vote for your favorite.

Christen Colwell - Advocate Health Has Talent 2026

Christen Colwell

Pediatric Emergency Department Manager, NC & GA Division

Renae Cooke Christen Colwell - Advocate Health Has Talent 2026

Renae Cooke

LPN/Hyperbaric Safety Program Coordinator, NC & GA Division

Hannah Lampinen

Registered Nurse, WI Division

Ally Mann - Advocate Health Has Talent

Ally Mann

Clinical Nurse Supervisor, IL Division

Gerado Ocampo - Advocate Health Has Talent

Gerardo Ocampo

Onsite Customer Service Representative, IL Division

Josi Ocran

Performance Improvement Coordinator, NC & GA Division

Anita Peña - Advocate Health Has Talent

Anita Peña

Disease Management Pharmacist, WI Division

Leah Snipe

Physician, NC & GA Division

Vessel Wilson - - Advocate Health Has Talent

Vessel Wilson

Executive Assistant, NC & GA Division

Advocate Health Has Talent

More than a talent competition.

Advocate Health Has Talent is one of the largest teammate engagement experiences across Advocate Health, connecting teammates, families and communities through inspiring stories, creativity and celebration.

This program is designed to:

  1. Create memorable experiences that strengthen  teammate engagement and culture.
  2. Celebrate the wide range of teammate talent, passion and gifts across our enterprise.
  3. Foster connection and belonging across geographies, departments and roles.
  4. Showcase our teammates’ authenticity and creativity.
  5. Unite teammates, families and communities through a shared experience.

Thank you to our dedicated sponsors for making Advocate Health Has Talent possible:

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Sullivan Cotter
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