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
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 a 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
Tiffany Stoudt
President
Regional Healthcare Manager, Steelcase Health
Ashley Schmidt
Past President
Vice President, Director of Business Development, HKS
Juli Desjardins
Secretary
Global Head of Service for Informatics & Automation, Siemens Healthineers
Elise Runyon
Membership Co-Chair
Project Manager, Real Estate, Design & Construction, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Stacy Haldeman Figueira
Membership Co-Chair
Senior Healthcare Planner, Professional Associate, HDR
Heather Lewis
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Area Vice President, MI/MR, Siemens Healthineers
Maria Scenna
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Executive Director of Healthcare Sales, CFI Workspace
Alexandra Grabel
Programs Co-Chair
Project Architect, NK Architects
Dawn Thornton
Programs Co-Chair
Senior Associate, Studio Design Leader, S/L/A/M Collaborative
Melissa Turner
Programs Co-Chair
Associate Principal, Medical Equipment Planning, Introba
Jenna Augustine
JEDI Co-Chair
Director Equipment Planning, East and Midwest Regions, HBS
Chaitali Baviskar
JEDI Co-Chair
Senior Vice President of Healthcare Services & HRSA Project Director/ Healthcare Services, Project HOME
Athena Mulvey
Institutional Liaison
Partner, Pure Project Management
Shannon Remaley
Mentorship / Lean In Co-Chair
Principal, Meyer Design
Jackie Raab
Mentorship / Lean In Co-Chair
Clinical Director, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Jennifer Kenson
Mentorship / Lean In Co-Chair
Principal, Healthcare Interior Designer, FCA Architects
Brianna Lynch
Logistics Co-Chair
Senior Associate, HVAC, BR+A
Cheryl Lauren Spigler
Logistics Co-Chair
Director, Senior Design Leader, Civic, Justice & Healthcare, NELSON
Angela Fagnani
Volunteer Co-Chair
Director of Market Development, Axis Construction Management
Michelle Santoro
Volunteer Co-Chair
Sr. Director, Business Development, Skanska
Monica Blair-Smith
Communications Co-Chair
Account Executive, Interface
Beth Muller
Communications Co-Chair
Director, Technologies, JB&B
