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
Ashley Schmidt
President
Vice President, Director of Business Development, HKS
Traci Luckenbill
Treasurer
Principal, Blackney Hayes Architects
Juli Desjardins
Secretary
Global Head of Service for Informatics & Automation, Siemens Healthineers
Nicole Marengo
Communications Co-Chair
Founder/CEO, Madison Art Consulting
Michelle Conatser
Communications Co-Chair
Administrative Assistant, Madison Art Consulting
Elise Runyon
Membership Co-Chair
Project Manager, HSC Builders
Stacy Haldeman
Membership Co-Chair
Senior Healthcare Planner I Architect, HDR
Melinda Kulynych
Sponsorship Chair
Senior Associate, TLC
Brianna Lynch
Programs Co-Chair
Senior Associate, HVAC Engineer, BR+A Consulting Engineers
Melissa Turner
Programs Co-Chair
Director of Operations & Strategic Pursuits, The Carlin Collaborative
Kathy Barry
Logistics Chair
Workplace Consultant, Corporate Interiors
Fiona Fernandez
Institutional Liaison Co-Chair
Vice President, Business Development, Concord Engineering
Athena Mulvey
Institutional Liaison Co-Chair
Senior Project Director, PURE
Shannon Remaley
Mentorship Co-Chair
Principal, Meyer
Cheryl Spigler
Mentorship Co-Chair
Director of Interior Design, Tantillo Architecture
Jennifer Keddie
Volunteer Chair
Partner, Aegis Property Group
Jenna Augustine
JEDI Chair
Associate Vice President, Equipment Planning, HBS LLC
Michelle Marshall
At-Large
System Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Inspira Health Network
Allison Wilson Maher
At-Large
Vice President –Real Estate, Design and Construction, Penn Medicine
Kayla McCause
At-Large
Marketing Strategist, Dragonfly AEC Consulting
Trish Michell
At-Large
Director of Business Development, L.F. Driscoll/LF Driscoll Healthcare
Kim Barnes
At-Large
Senior Healthcare Planner Guidon Design
