WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation)

Our members are the heart of WBL — but we couldn't keep our organization thriving without our incredible staff! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out this feature on Empire Dragons NYC, a powerful team of breast cancer survivors (including our very own Director of Membership, Leslie Hutchings) who find strength and community in dragon boat racing. #ConnectConveneImpact

WOW! WBL’s reception at #HLTH was unforgettable — we had an incredible turnout of #healthcare leaders excited to build meaningful relationships with one another. A huge thank you to our event sponsors for making this magical night possible: Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ⭐ Redesign Health ⭐ HLM Venture Partners ⭐ Alvarez Search ⭐ Bass, Berry & Sims ⭐ EliseAI ⭐ Malaspina Healthcare Marketing Partners We're already looking forward to doing it again next year! Want to join us at a similar WBL event? Check out our calendar here: wbl.org/calendar #womenleaders #womeninhealthcare #ConnectConveneImpact

The 2024-2025 cohort of #WBLFellows (wbl.org/fellows) came together this past weekend for an intensive in-person orientation. It was rejuvenating and inspiring to connect with these amazing leaders who are transforming #healthcare — and reminded all of us why we're in healthcare in the first place. We're excited to embark on this journey with you! WBL FELLOWS: ⭐ Emilie Faure, Founder and CEO, Juniver ⭐ Andrea Ippolito, Founder and CEO, SimpliFed ⭐ Sipra Laddha, MD, CEO, LunaJoy Health ⭐ Kelsey Mayo, Co-Founder and CEO, Armor Medical Inc ⭐ Ariana McGee, CEO, and Theadora James, MHA, COO, Navigate Maternity ⭐ Erica Plybeah, Founder and CEO, MedHaul ⭐ Emma Jean Rayner, Co-Founder and VP of Sales and Marketing, Ash Wellness ⭐ Sharon Samjitsingh, CEO, Nightingale by Health Care Originals® ⭐ Ling Shao, CEO, SpectrumAi ⭐ Hannah McKenney, Co-Founder and CEO, Starling (YC W22) Thank you to our expert panel for the insightful, interesting, and incredibly practical guidance shared with our WBL Fellows! These members sat with our Fellows for over 4 hours, sharing experiences, anecdotes, and real on-the-ground advice for using WBL's powerful Relationship Capital™. Thank you for your dedication to WBL and women leaders. EXPERT PANEL: ⭐ Mary Anne Mason, CEO, Mason Strategic Advisors ⭐ Tia Newcomer, CEO, CaringBridge ⭐ Katherine Saunders, MD, Co-Founder, FlyteHealth ⭐ Lynn Shapiro Snyder, Founder and Chair, WBL and Senior Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Next up for the Fellows — learning from Kerry Rupp, General Partner, True Wealth Ventures, at a virtual session on the ever-evolving pitch. We'll also be sitting down and matching each Fellow with a WBL Fellows Advisor for one-on-one guidance, mentorship, coaching, and connections. We are thrilled for a chance for our Fellows to learn and grow from these talented leaders. PROGRAM ADVISORS: Priya Bathija, Cathy Eddy, Julie Goonewardene, Jodi Hubler, Melissa Hulke, CPA, MBA, Rebecca Messing Haigler, Carrie Nixon, and Miriam Paramore ***** Special thanks to our in-kind creative sponsor, Malaspina Healthcare Marketing Partners!

#HLTH is right around the corner! If you or a peer will be in Vegas on Monday, October 21, don't miss WBL's reception at WAKUDA. Join 200 WBL members and industry executives to build powerful connections away from the busy show floor. This is a great chance to network with board members, investors, operators, and innovative decision-makers who can play pivotal roles in new business opportunities for you and your company. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dqBxibh5 This event is open to all #healthcare executives, not just HLTH registrants or WBL members — feel free to invite your colleagues and peers to attend.

The #WBLSummit is an unforgettable event where #healthcare, #leadership, and our WBL community come together to create real opportunities for the future of our industry. It's the perfect blend of networking, inspirational keynotes, and insightful discussions you won't find anywhere else. Whether you’ve never attended a Summit before or want a reminder of just how valuable it can be, here’s your chance to relive the magic. Check out our recap of the 2024 Summit here to see what makes this event so special: https://lnkd.in/dRwAkwBY Ready to experience the Summit for yourself? Register today for the 2025 WBL Summit at events.wbl.org/summit!

It's near impossible to avoid disputes with third parties while operating an early-stage #MedTech company — and unfortunately, these disputes can lead to litigation, disrupting business objectives and incurring significant, unexpected costs. So, what do MedTech executives need to know about the litigation process? Join WBL and Robins Kaplan LLP's Anne Lockner on Tuesday, October 15 to find out! This webinar will cover:  ▶ How to protect your company’s attorney-client privilege ▶ How to select litigation counsel when necessary ▶ Practical advice to ensure your company is well-positioned for success if litigation becomes unavoidable Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gBMQDu_n #womenleaders #womeninhealthcare #ConnectConveneImpact

We may be five months away from the #WBLSummit, but can you blame us for already being excited? There's so much to look forward to: insights into trends, lessons from visionary leaders, and powerful opportunities to connect with #healthcare's top decision-makers. The best part? You can play a key role in it all as a Summit sponsor! Sponsors help make the Summit an even more unforgettable experience — while receiving unparalleled exposure and networking with 250+ industry executives. Commit to a sponsorship now for the first pick of opportunities, registration discounts, and extensive visibility across Summit marketing materials! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e_kdryTq #womenleaders #womeninhealthcare #ConnectConveneImpact

A huge thank you to everyone who attended WBL's breakfast yesterday during #NHCC's Sessions Conference! It was great to see #healthcare leaders from across the country gather for networking and to learn new ways to support diversity in the boardroom during a panel featuring Jessica Beegle, HealthStream's Robert Frist, Claritas Health Ventures' Kathy Harris, and CommonSpirit Health's Veronica Mallett! Want to attend something similar? Check out WBL's event calendar here: https://lnkd.in/eHAC_FPh

Started my day yesterday at Nashville Health Care Council Sessions with a WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation) Breakfast and panel discussion about equity in the board room. The panel including Kathy Harris, Veronica Mallett, Jessica Beegle and Bobby Frist shared insights from their perspectives serving on boards and recruiting board members. The takeaway that resonated most with me was Veronica's comment that "women are afraid to recommend other women" for boards on which they sit. Women still have room to improve our track record lifting up other women. Men don't hesitate, women do. We've made progress, but we aren't done.