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

  • Liberty Pertiwi

    President

    Director of Primary Care Services
    Samaritan Health Services

    Liberty Pertiwi, Co-President, Women in Healthcare Oregon Chapter
  • Edline Francois

    Treasurer

    Student
    Oregon Health Science University

  • Teresa Herrera

    Sponsorship Chair

    Hospital Administrator, Operations & DEI
    Salem Health

  • Allie Kreusser

    Communications Co-Chair

    Clinic Operations Manager
    Samaritan Health Services

    Allie Cardenas Communications Chair, Women in Healthcare, Oregon Chapter
  • Jessica Radecki

    Communications Co-Chair

    Healthcare Director, Architect
    NBBJ Design

    Jessica Radecki, Print & Design Lead Women in Healthcare Oregon Chapter
  • Aoife Holden

    Programs Co-Chair

    Founder/Consulting Principal
    Saoirse Consulting LLC

  • Pamela Armstrong

    Programs Co-Chair

    Regional Market Development Director
    DIRTT

  • Meredith Roberts

    Advisory Board Co-Chair

    Executive Director
    Comagine Health

    Meredith Roberts, Institutional Liaison Women in Healthcare Oregon Chapter
  • Katie Dobler

    Advisory Board Co-Chair

    Vice President
    Salem Health Medical Group

    Katie Dobler, Mentorship Chair, Women in Healthcare Oregon Chapter
  • Pam White

    Mentorship Chair

    Director – Specialty Practices
    Salem Health

  • Sarah Grabe

    Secretary

    Legacy Health Community Benefit Program Coordinator

  • Paulette Setzer

    Membership Chair

    Project Manager
    Esco Corporation

  • Lauren Harris

    Institutional Liaison

    Owner
    Harris Healthcare Consulting, LLC

  • Bethany Clouse

    Logistics Chair

    Design Manager
    Kaiser Permanente