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

  • Erin Nybo

    President

    Health & Wellness Market Leader

  • Jennifer Bradshaw

    Secretary

    Business Development Director at Mazzetti

  • Casey Wilson

    Treasurer

    Business Unit Leader – Building Services at Horner & Shifrin, Inc.

  • Eli Knight

    Communications Director

    Client Development + Diversity at icon Mechanical, an IMI company

  • Meagan Gibbs

    Membership Director

    Health Sector Medical Office Building Practice Director at Henderson Engineers, Inc

  • Nan Knecht

    Mentorship Director

    Health Sector Project Director at Henderson Engineers, Inc

  • Alli Hill

    Programs Director

    Medical Planner/ Graduate Architect at Pulse Design Group

  • Stephanie Jefferies

    Sponsorship Director

    Project Executive at PARIC Corporation

  • Mindy Whisler

    Volunteer Director

    Vice President of Property and Buildings KC at WSP USA

  • April Tinsley

    Advisory Board

    National Vice President, Clinical Performance at Kaiser Permanente

  • Gabby Doetzel

    Advisory Board

    Planning Manager at BJC Healthcare Planning, Design and Construction

  • Gina Creek

    Advisory Board

    Regional Chief People Officer at Advent Health

  • Whitney Brassel

    Advisory Board

    Vice President of Operations at SSM Health DePaul Hospital