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

    Associate, HVAC Engineer, BR+A Consulting Engineers

  • Melissa Turner

    Programs Co-Chair

    VP – Client Development, HBS LLC

  • 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