Networking. Education. Growth. Mentorship.

The purpose of our organization is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry, to empower one another, support growth and mentorship, and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services. Our content is geared towards women in administration, operations and facilities and those who work with them. We provide content that furthers the individuals' knowledge of industry related fields and trends, enhances professional development tools and gives a forum for personal growth.

Mission & Values

Mission:

The purpose of Women in Healthcare is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry through networking, education, and mentorship. Through this community we empower one another, support growth and mentorship, provide education and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services.

Values:

Women in Healthcare provides programming needed to grow personally, in your career and in the healthcare community. We focus all the content we provide on the following tracks:

 // Mentorship
 // Education
 // Networking
 // Community
 // Self

We are committed to providing women in the healthcare industry with the community and tools needed to prosper and to allow them to have a seat at the table they want to be seated.

Who we serve:

Women in healthcare gears their content towards women who are interested in a management or leadership track within the healthcare environment. We are diverse mix of individuals varying in experience from students to c-suite.

National Vision:

For women to have a seat at the table where they want to be seated.

JEDI Commitment:

WIH creates a radically inclusive environment by recognizing the uniqueness of our diverse community and providing a forum where women can bring their whole selves; a place where all women feel seen, heard, valued and empowered.

We build meaningful relationships and develop partnerships and allies across the spectrum of healthcare that aligns with our mission and vision.

 

Want to hear more about Women in Healthcare and our mission?

Hear from our Founder, Ashley Schmidt, as she talks about how WIH started and our mission.

(Courtesy of the Women in Healthcare- Florida Chapter event, 2020)

Board Members

  • Susan Weinberg

    President

    Teknion

  • Pamela Smith

    Treasurer

    Twine Architectural Studio

  • Kristi Miro

    Secretary

    Gilsanz Murray Steficek

  • Therese Ricca

    Membership Chair

    a-metro, inc.

  • Andrea Hsu

    JEDI Chair

    NK Architects

  • Amy Mays

    Programs Chair

    HDR, Inc.

  • Patricia Brewer

    Communications Chair

    MillerKnoll

  • Kimberly Chin

    Mentorship Chair

    DLR Group

  • Aria Kumar

    Institutional Liaison

    Mount Sinai Health System

  • Amanda Hoch

    Sponsorship Chair

    Perkins & Will

  • Suzen Heeley

    Advisory Board Member

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  • Elizabeth Sullivan

    Advisory Board Member

    Northwell Health

  • Svetlana Lipyanskaya

    Advisory Board Member

    NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health

  • Danielle Ford

    National Treasurer

    Syska Hennessy Group

  • Beth Muller

    National Secretary

    JB&B