Why attend?
Top 5 Reasons to Attend
- Hear from healthcare’s leading executives on their professional and personal struggles, and how they were able to rise to the top. Ask real questions during our panel, and continue the conversation with top level healthcare leaders over our interactive lunch.
- Expand your professional community with hundreds of women in the healthcare industry during our dedicated networking and evening gala.
- Choose your track of interest – professional development or healthcare education – that meets your career needs, and leave with practical and informational take-aways to apply to your profession.
- Understand how to bring the best value and leadership skills back to your organization from executive coaches and experts.
- Celebrate and support your fellow women in the healthcare industry through our awards ceremony and Summit programs.
Who Attends
The WIH LeadHERship Summit is geared towards those in administration, operations, and facilities, as well as those interested in management and leadership positions in healthcare. The Summit is developed for professional women in the healthcare industry from students to executives interested in professional development, education, and the excellence of women in the professional environment. Women In Healthcare is proudly represented by a diverse group of women from across the US and Canada.
About
Join Women in Healthcare for the 6th Annual LeadHERship Summit – now bigger than ever! Expand your healthcare community with women from across the US and Canada. Hosted by the national organization, all chapters come together for 2.5 days of networking, education, growth, and mentorship. The Summit features women from within the healthcare industry who have excelled in their careers through adversity and with sponsorship. Thought-provoking panel discussions and break out sessions will allow the audience to look within themselves to be the change that promotes women in leadership, and challenges the individual to eliminate boundaries put on their professional growth.
In Collaboration with Our Partner:
Travel & Accommodations
Location & Accommodations:
The Westin Annapolis
100 Westgate Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Transportation:
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Distance From Property: 22 Miles
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Distance From Property: 36 Miles
Parking
On-Site Parking, Daily: $37
Valet, Daily: $32
Privacy Room for New Mothers
The hotel will offer our guests a private hotel guestroom near the main lobby as an area designated for all-day, accessible use for new mothers.
WIH Group Rate
For the dates of Nov 2-Nov 4th, Westin offers WIH LeadHERship attendees a group rate of $159 per night (plus tax and applicable fees).
2022 Summit Pricing
Early Bird Pricing available for member and non-member registration. Early Bird expires June 30, 2022.
In Person Registration
Early Bird
$199
Member In Person
$249 After 6/30/22
Early Bird
$225
Non-Member In Person
$299 After 6/30/22
$79
Student Member In Person
$99
Student Non-Member In Person
$149
Board Member In Person
Virtual Registration
Early Bird
$149
Member Virtual
$199 After 6/30/22
Early Bird
$199
Non-Member Virtual
$249 After 6/30/22
$49
Student Member Virtual
$79
Student Non-Member Virtual
$99
Board Member Virtual
2022 Speakers
View the full summit agenda here.
Executive Panelist
RADM Aisha Mix, Rear Admiral, MPH
Executive Panelist
Roberta Tinch, MHA, FACHE
Breakout Speaker
Leigh Stringer, LEED AP, Prosci, Fitwel
Breakout Speaker
Jennifer Mannier
Closing Panel
Rosa Colon-Kolacko, PhD. MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP
EXECUTIVE PANELIST
Diane Reinhard, DNP, MBA, MSCIS, RN, CRRN, NE-BC
Executive Panelist
Dr. Gerda Maissel, MD, BCPA, CPE
Breakout Speaker
Suzen Heeley
Closing Panel
Clayton Mitchell
Executive Panelist
Amanda Mewborn
Executive Panelist
Melinda Hancock, CPA, FHFMA
Executive Panelist
Sarah Campbell Holton DNP, MBA, RN, CNLM
Breakout Speaker
Susan Schoolfield
Breakout Speaker
Susan Gisler, PT, DPT, MHA
Breakout Speaker
Norma Day-Vines, PhD
Exhibit or Sponsor
Women in Healthcare’s Summit attracts hundreds of women from across the US and Canada. With over 90+ organizations represented, the LeadHERship Summit brings together perspectives from all companies and systems in healthcare. The attendee mix includes 63% of attendees at Director-level and above – women who are leaders in their field, key decision makers, and influencers. Sponsors not only gain organization recognition, expand their network, engage with top and engage with top level c-suites, but also gain the opportunity of professional development and education.
Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring or learning more, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you to our Thursday Evening Reception Sponsors
Firstsource
AccuReg
EnableComp
Bank of America
Credit Control Corporation
MDS
Elevate Patient Financial Solutions
RSI Enterprises
Conference Committee
Meet the incredible women who make the LeadHERship Summit happen. Summit planning takes a team of talented and dedicated women who volunteer their time.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Summit Director
Brooke Eaton
Summit Co-Director
Gayathri Vissa
Summit Volunteer
Stephanie Davis
Current COVID Protocols
August 12, 2021 Update
Due to the increased risk and spread of COVID 19, Women in Healthcare has increased safety protocols as of August 12, 2021 for the upcoming Summit. These protocols may be lifted should the risk of the virus be subdue as we approach the event. It is our commitment to maintain clear and timely communication. Our top priority is the safety of our Women in Healthcare community.
Women In Healthcare is facilitating measures that seek to ensure optimal health and sanitary conditions in all environments where in-person interactions take place during the 2021 Women In Healthcare leadHERship Summit. To assist in ensuring the safety of all attendees and exhibitors, WIH will be requiring all attendees and exhibit booth personnel to attest that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to Summit entry or received a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 72-hours before entry to the facility and provide proof of negative result prior to entering the Summit. Proof of vaccination can be your physical vaccine card and/or a photo of the card, along with a matching photo ID. Upon arrival attendees will present these documents, and will be required to sign a COVID waiver that ensures they have not exhibited any COVID symptoms or been exposed to the virus to the best of their knowledge. Hotel protocol current dictates that all staff wear masks. The usage of masks can be at the discretion of any vaccinated person.
Attendees, staff, exhibitors, exhibitor appointed contractors, vendors and volunteers should stay home if they have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for their COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if they have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19. If you cannot or choose not to comply with the Women In Healthcare leadHERship Summit 2021 onsite Health and Safety requirements, we encourage you to explore our Summit Virtual Experience. The 2021 Summit will include digital content and programming and is a unique extension of WIH taking place on a best-in-class digital platform, where you can access content tailored for online experiences with the convenience you need. WIH is working with the State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County and Marriott and will follow or exceed all recommended Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) safety protocols and will comply with all federal, state and city regulations. We will continue to closely monitor all guidelines and regulations and will update these safety protocols as appropriate.