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 where they want to be seated. The women on the advisory board share our passion and focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity for women in healthcare. These members are guiding consult and oversight for the board. These members must hold executive seats in their organization. Their experience and knowledge will help to drive the mission of the organization forward. Learn more about the benefits of the Advisory Board here.

Advisory Board Members

  • Dana Bledsoe

    DHA, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

    President
    DBledsoe Consulting

  • Willette Burnham-Williams

    PhD

    Chief Diversity & Inclusion
    MUSC

  • Gayle Capozzalo

    FACHE

    Executive Director
    The Equity Collaborative

  • Catherine Cristofalo

    MSN, MBA

    Sr. Vice President
    Jefferson Health

  • Farzana Chohan

    DMgt

    Founder & CEO
    Optimize Excellence

  • Jill Johnson VanKuren

    FACHE

    President & CEO
    Saratoga Hospital

  • Lenetra King

    FACHE

    Founder & Managing Director
    Watch Me EXCEL

  • Airica Steed

    EdD, MBA, RN, CSSMBB, FACHE, IASSC

    CEO
    Metro Health

  • Cathleen Wheatley

    DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN

    CEO
    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health

  • Jason Woo

    MD, MPH, FACOG

    Senior Consultant/Medical Officer
    The Arbinger Institute / UP Public Health

Join the Advisory Board

There is a limited number of executive seats available for the Advisory Board and once a position becomes available, an individual can either be nominated or apply to fill the vacant spot. These individuals serve 2 year terms and are passionate about the mission and vision of WIH and lending their expertise to achieve that mission.

The individuals in this role should be ones who are in an executive level position within a healthcare organization, may have previously served as a Women In Healthcare board Chair, or is the owner and operator of their own business. The position is suited for individuals with tenured experience in the industry, a strong network and a passion and vision for the organization.

For more information please contact Women in Healthcare, Inc.