Who We Are

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Networking. Education. Growth. Mentorship.

The purpose of our organization is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry, to empower one another, support growth and mentorship, and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services. Our content is geared towards women in administration, operations and facilities and those who work with them. We provide content that furthers the individuals' knowledge of industry related fields and trends, enhances professional development tools and gives a forum for personal growth.

Mission & Values

Mission: The purpose of Women in Healthcare is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry through networking, education, and mentorship. Through this community we empower one another, support growth and mentorship, provide education and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services.

Values: Women in Healthcare provides programming needed to grow personally, in your career and in the healthcare community. We focus all the content we provide on the following tracks:

 // Mentorship
 // Education
 // Networking
 // Community
 // Self

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 they want to be seated.

Who we serve: Women in healthcare gears their content towards women who are interested in a management or leadership track within the healthcare environment. We are diverse mix of individuals varying in experience from students to c-suite.

Board Members

  • Kristen Costello

    President

    Business Development Manager
    Gilbane Building Company

    Kristen Costello, President Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Kristen Stover

    Treasurer

    Senior Project Manager
    JLL

    Kristen Stover, Treasurer Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Christina Roeschel

    Communications Chair

    Director of Project Development
    Wendel

    Christina Roeschel, Secretary Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Stevie Bander

    Community Service Chair

    Director of Project Management
    CBRE

  • Leslie Hanson

    Membership Chair

    Principal, Managing Director Richmond
    HKS

    Leslie Hanson, Membership Chair Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Susan Reid

    Sponsorship Chair

    Territory Manager
    Inpro

    Susan Reid, Sponsorship Chair Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Caitlin McBride

    Programs Chair

    Business Development Manager
    Dominion Construction Partners

    Caitlin McBride, Programs Chair Central Virginia Chapter of Women in Healthcare

  • Kara Abbott

    Secretary

    Sr. Project Manager
    Barton Malow Company

    Kara Abbott

  • Alexa Warner

    Institutional Liaison

    Director of Marketing
    Bon Secours Mercy Health

  • Debbie Reading

    Volunteers Chair

    Director of Business Development
    Dunlap & Partners Engineers

    Debbie Reading, Volunteers Chair Women in Healthcare Central Virginia Chapter

  • Leigh Sewell

    Advisory Council Member

    President
    Bon Secours Mercy Health

  • Emily Cochran

    Advisory Council Member

    Director of Clinically Integrated Networks
    VCU Health System

  • Jalana McCasland

    Advisory Council Member

    Vice President, Physician Practice Management
    Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters