Who We Are

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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

  • Audrey Hoge

    President

    Senior Project Manager BDR Partners

  • Juli Johnson

    Vice President

    Principal | HVAC Studio Director
    Newcomb & Boyd

  • Crystal Carter

    Treasurer

    Senior Industry Manager
    Whiting-Turner

  • Kelly Darby-Asher

    Secretary

    Business Development Director
    May Architecture

  • Christine Gorham

    Advisory Board Chair

  • Dawn Mixon Bennett

    Communications Chair

    Director of Healthcare Planning
    May Architecture

  • Emily Marvel Stallings

    Communications Co-Chair

    Principal, Healthcare
    May Architecture

  • Sarah Margulies

    Institutional Liasion, Chair

    VP, Client Services
    Miller Zell

  • Lisa Dahlquist

    Institutional Liasion, Co-chair

    Director of Business Development
    Hogan Construction

  • Shelly Schwerzler

    Logistics & Planning Chair

    Business Development Manager
    Swinerton

  • Theresa King

    Logstics & Planning Co-Chair

    Business Development
    RMF Engineering

  • June Velez

    Mentorship Chair

    Resilient Markets Program Manager
    MillerKnoll

  • Kalyn Levens

    Membership Chair

    Interior Designer
    Crews + Co.

  • Jena Underwood

    Programs, Chair

    Account Executive, Healthcare
    Patcraft

  • JoAnna Heath

    Programs, Co-chair

    Business Development Director, Healthcare
    HITT Construction

  • Deanna Jones

    Sponsorship, Chair

    Business Development Manager
    Newcomb & Boyd

  • Twannia Holeman

    Volunteers + Community Outreach

    Manager, Planning, Design, and Construction
    Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

  • Sepi Browning

    Volunteer + Community Outreach

    Senior Director
    Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

  • Barbara Blum

    Member At Large

    Director of Business Development
    SmithGroup

  • Lauren Parker

    Member At Large

    Executive Office Manager
    Piedmont Healthcare

  • Stephanie Davis

    Past President

    National Director, Healthcare Business Sector
    Terracon Consultants, Inc.