2022 LEADherSHIP SUMMIT
For questions about the Summit, please contact [email protected]
Register
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 and those interested in management and leadership positions in healthcare. Our 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. The organization represents women from across the US and Canada and we proud to see a diverse group of women represented at the summit.
About
Join Women in Healthcare for the 6th Annual LeadHERship Summit, now bigger than ever. Expand your healthcare community with women from across the organization in the US and Canada. Hosted by the national organization, all chapters come together for 2.5 days of networking, education, growth and mentorship. This event will feature women from 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.
Travel & Accommodations
Location:
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.
Summit Hotel Rate
The Westin Annapolis
100 Westgate Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Between Nov 2-Nov 4th Westin will offer the group rate of $159
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
Members In Person
$249 After 6/30/22
Early Bird
$225
Non-Members In Person
$299 After 6/30/22
$79
Student Member In Person
$99
Student Non-Members In Person
$149
Board Member In Person
Virtual Registration
Early Bird
$149
Members Virtual
$199 After 6/30/22
Early Bird
$199
Non-Members Virtual
$249 After 6/30/22
$49
Student Member Virtual
$79
Student Non-Members Virtual
$99
Board Member Virtual
2022 Speakers
View the full summit agenda here.
Keynote Speaker

Shannon Bahrke
Executive Panelist

Toni Ardabell
Executive Panelist

Lenetra King
Breakout Speaker

Jennifer Mannier
Breakout Speaker

Suzen Heeley
Executive Panelist

Anita Jenkins
EXECUTIVE PANELIST

Diane Reinhard
Breakout Speaker

Clare Morrison
Breakout Speaker

Leigh Stringer
Breakout Speaker

Sara Mueller
Executive Panelist

Amanda Mewborn
EXECUTIVE PANELIST

Coming Soon!
Breakout Speaker

Katie Radel
Breakout Speaker

Susan Schoolfield
Breakout Speaker

Susan Gisler
Exhibit or Sponsor
Women in Healthcare’s Summit attracts hundreds of women from across the US and Canada. With over 90+ organizations represented the summit brings together perspectives from all companies and systems in healthcare. With an attendee mix of women that 63% are Director level and above, these women 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.
2022 Sponsors
The 2022 Sponsors Prospectus will be available in the Spring. If you are interested in sponsoring or learning more, please contact us at [email protected].
Conference Committee
Meet the incredible women who make the 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.