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

  • Christine Chadwick

    President

    Principal, Healthcare Practice Leader, Cannon Design

  • Michele Cohen

    Treasurer

    Principal
    NORR Architects and Engineers

  • Susan Rayer

    Secretary

    Commercial Business Manager, Aristech Surfaces LLC

  • Kerry Clifford

    Membership Co-Chair

    Principal
    HDR Architecture Inc.

  • Amanda Manoharan

    Membership Co-Chair

  • Janice Hudson

    Programs Chair

    Design Specialist, Extendicare

  • Jennifer Huynh

    Communications Chair

    Architect
    Cannon Design

  • Wendy Barner

    Volunteers Chair

    Director, Capital Planning and Redevelopment, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

  • Martha Harvey

    Institutional Liaison

    Director, Operational Readiness
    West Park Healthcare Centre

  • Farzana Chohan

    Advisory

    CEO, Founder, Leadership IN Women

  • Lisa Parise

    Mentorship Chair

    Account Executive, Interface

  • Luet Buys

    Institutional Liaison Co-Chair

    Architectural Designer Cannon Design