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

  • Rachel Mead

    President

    AVP,  Program Assessment Ethics and Compliance, HCA Healthcare

  • Monika Whittenburg

    Vice President

    Lead Interior Designer, SV Design

  • Kyla Stripling

    Secretary

    Founder & CEO, VERBilous

  • Lauren Schrimsher

    Treasurer

    Project Manager, Inner Design Studio

  • Heather Carlson

    Sponsorship Chair

    Associate Principal, Senior Interior Designer TMPartners

  • Brittany Polk

    Sponsorship Chair

    Administrative Nursing Director, Davidson County, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute

  • Lisa Quesenberry

    Communications Chair

    Chief Product Officer & SVP, Berkley Healthcare

  • Sandra Stokley

    Communications Chair

    Account Executive, ID+A

  • Jennifer Kinsey

    Membership Chair

    General Manager & Commercial Business Unit Leader, Reeves Young

  • Tina Key

    Membership Chair

    Practice Manager II, HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group

  • Blair Hurst

    Programs Chair

    Ethics and Compliance Officer, HCA Healthcare

  • Maggie Heintzman

    Programs Chair

    Technology Designer, SSR

  • Katie Radel

    Mentorship Chair

    Founder & CEO, Ripple Consulting Group

  • Jill Romano

    Mentorship Chair

    Principal, Earl Swensson Associates (ESa)

  • Tammy Moore

    Advisor

    Vice President, Property Management, Anchor Health Properties

  • Angela Mullins

    Logistics Chair

    Account Executive, Tarkett