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

  • Gayle Capozzalo

    FACHE

    Executive Director
    The Equity Collaborative

  • Farzana Chohan

    DMgt

    Founder & CEO
    Optimize Excellence

  • Joann Ettien

    Interim Healthcare Executive/Consultant
    Ettien Consultants, LLC

  • Jill Johnson VanKuren

    FACHE

    President & CEO
    Saratoga Hospital

  • Lenetra King

    FACHE

    Founder & Managing Director
    Watch Me EXCEL

  • Michelle Marshall

    MBA, FACHE

    System Vice President Of Business Development and Strategy
    Inspira Health Network

  • Dawn Morton-Rias

    Ed. D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE

    President and CEO
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.

  • Airica Steed

    EdD, MBA, RN, CSSMBB, FACHE, IASSC

    CEO
    Metro Health

  • Pooja P. Vyas

    DO, MBA

    Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
    Christian Hospital

  • 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.