Who We Are

Cloudy mountains

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

  • Stephanie Adler

    President

    CLIENT RELATIONS

    RMF
    [email protected]

  • Crystal Vaughn

    Vice President

    SENIOR HEALTHCARE DESIGNER

    LS3P
    [email protected]

  • Julie Perfect

    Treasurer

    SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

    Office Environments
    [email protected]

  • Maggie Mitchem-Flanigan

    Secretary

    PROJECT MANAGER

    THE CARLIN COLLABORATIVE
    [email protected]

  • Anitha Bhotla

    Membership Director

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Novus Architects
    [email protected]

  • Wilma Joyner

    Membership TRI Co-Chair

    SENIOR REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER

    Dewberry
    [email protected]

  • Cheryl LaLetta

    Sponsorship Director

    HEALTHCARE STRATEGIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

    Millerknoll
    [email protected]

  • Hannah Mitchel

    Sponsorship Tri Co-Chair

    STRATEGIC ACCT MANAGER – HEALTHCARE

    Schneider Electric
    [email protected]

  • Chamberlain Iocovozzi

    Communications Director

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

    Alfred Williams and Company
    [email protected]

  • Whitney Weber

    Social Media Director

    MANAGER OF HEALTHCARE STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

    Alfred Williams and Company
    [email protected]

  • Megan Keenan

    Graphics Director

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Bennett & Pless
    [email protected]

  • Jennifer Kolenda

    Newsletter Director

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

    Apogee Consulting Group
    [email protected]

  • Chloe Campbell

    Programs Director

    ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Alfred Williams and Company
    [email protected]

  • Julie Risk

    Programs TRI Co-Chair

    PRINCIPAL

    Array
    [email protected]

  • Glynnis Adachi

    Mentorship Director

    ASSOCIATE

    Syska Hennessy
    [email protected]

  • Denise Barnes

    Mentorship TRI Co-Chair

    REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INCLUSION

    LeChase
    [email protected]

  • Alisa Williams

    Volunteers Director

    SALES SPECIALIST – STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS

    KI
    [email protected]

  • Emma Kessinger

    Volunteers TRI Co-Chair

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Development & Construction Insight, LLC
    [email protected]

  • Emmalee Hackney

    Logistics Director

    INTERIOR DESIGNER

    Gresham Smith
    [email protected]

  • Carly Cuthbertson

    Logistics TRI Co-Chair

    REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

    First Onsite
    [email protected]

  • Peyton Maynard

    Institutional Liaison

    SOUTHEAST HEALTHCARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER

    MCMILLAN PAZDEN SMITH
    [email protected]

  • Stephanie Joyner

    JEDI Chair

    PRESIDENT

    DiverseCity
    [email protected]

  • Mary Ellen George

    Advisory Board Director

    VP AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Flagship Healthcare
    [email protected]

  • Sarah Francis

    Advisory Board Director

    AVP STANDARDS & ACTIVATION, PDC

    Atrium Health
    [email protected]

  • Melissa Williams

    Advisory Board Director

    SENIOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

    Novant Health
    [email protected]

  • Deon Lewis

    Advisory Board Director

    DIRECTOR OF FACILITY SERVICES

    CaroMont Health
    [email protected]

  • Angela Wooten

    Advisory Board Director

    DIRECTOR – PDC

    WakeMed
    [email protected]

  • Cleo Robinson

    Advisory Board Director

    SPM-RES

    UNC Health
    [email protected]

  • Stephanie Sparks

    Advisory Board Director

    DIRECTOR – PDC

    WFBH
    [email protected]

  • Lori Harris

    Advisory Board Director

    DIRECTOR – PDC

    WFBH
    [email protected]

  • Jerry Thompson

    Advisory Board Director

    DIRECTOR, PDC

    Duke Health
    [email protected]