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)

The Women In Healthcare – Chicago Chapter, Inc. Board of Directors seeks to fill current vacancies.

Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in filling any of the available positions.

Board Members

  • Susan Stearn

    President

    Sr. Construction Project Manager
    Rush University Medical Center

  • Kate Haeger

    Secretary

    Healthcare Strategic Account Executive
    MillerKnoll

  • Kat Kunetka-Bartlett, MBA

    Treasurer

    Decision Support Analytics & Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance
    Rush University Medical Center

  • Open Positions

    Advisory Board Members *Vacancies*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Racheal Hernandez

    Communications Co-Chair

    Director of Operations
    CVS Health

  • Liz Foster

    Communications Co-Chair

    Project Director
    Project Management Advisors, Inc.

  • Jackie Hoskins

    Institutional Liaison Co-Chair

    Clinical Manager RN
    Rush University Medical Center

  • Open Position

    Institutional Liaison Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Open Position

    JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion) Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Open Position

    JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion) Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Open Position

    Logistics Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Open Position

    Logistics Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Maria Marsh

    Membership Co-Chair

    Account Executive
    Forward Space

  • Liz Dziengeleski

    Membership Co-Chair

    Account Executive
    Bentley Mills

  • Ricquita Davis

    Mentorship Co-Chair

    Program Project Manager
    Rush University Medical Center

  • Open Position

    Mentorship Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Emily Bateman

    Programs Co-Chair

    Associate Vice President
    CannonDesign

  • Robin Dreas

    Programs Co-Chair

    Director, Patient Safety Clinical Initiatives
    MCIC Vermont

  • Open Position

    Sponsorship Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Open Position

    Sponsorship Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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  • Sara Ayala

    Volunteer Co-Chair

    Decision Support Analyst, Financial Planning/Program Development
    Rush University Medical Center

  • Open Position

    Volunteer Co-Chair *Vacancy*

    Apply now at: [email protected]

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