Women are increasingly becoming involved with healthcare and taking leadership roles, thanks to the many women who have pioneered in the field for years. 

Here is a list of women to watch in the healthcare domain, including those who have accomplished much over the years and rising stars in the field.

These high achievers are developing policy, leading change and guiding healthcare delivery improvement across the country. Emitrr aims to recognize women in a variety of leadership roles, spotlighting their administrative and professional accomplishments.

The list has been compiled using web research by Emitrr

Barb Hanson – Director of Marketing/Development @Doctors Care. Alma Mater: Eastern Illinois University,

Becky Kuhn – COO @Banner Health. Alma Mater: Arizona State University.

Jessica Goldbeck – Director of Hospital Operations @Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Alma Mater: University of Oklahoma. 

Elizabeth Cogbill – Medical Director @CentraCare. Alma Mater: Medical College of Wisconsin

Talya Parker – Ex Marketing Director @Physicians Urgent Care. Alma Mater: University of Tennessee

Jessica Lehman – Operations Director @Physicians Immediate Care. Alma Mater: University of Illinois.

Ashley Beck – Chief Operating Officer @MD Now Urgent Care. Alma Mater: University of Central Florida.

Ashley O’Brein – Director Marketing @Intermountain Healthcare. Alma Mater: Boston University.

Corinne Weber –  VP, Enterprise Brand and Marketing @Atrium Health. Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin.

Jane Trombetta – Chief Clinical Officer @MedExpress. 

Danielle Barrera – Chief Operating Officer @FastMed Urgent Care. Alma Mater: Stevens Henager College.

Amy Hornsby – VP Development and Marketing @Fast Pace Health. Alma Mater: University of Mississippi.

Hope Nguyen – VP Marketing @GoHealth Urgent Care. Alma Mater: University of California

Kelly Jo Golson – CMO @Advocate Aurora Health. Alma Mater: Texas A&M University.

Lianna Johnston – Director Operations @Urgent Team. Alma Mater: Arkansas State University.

Florence Chang – EVP & COO @Multicare Health. Alma Mater: Pepperdine University

Patricia Brannon – Senior Director, Operations @Healthcare Partners. Alma Mater: Texas State University.

Robyn Mermelstein – VP Marketing @PM Pediatrics. Alma Mater: University of Pittsburgh.

Annete Dotson – Area Director of Operations @MedSpring Urgent Care.

Erin Blair – President & CEO @Bayor Scott and White Medical Center. Alma Mater: Bayor University

Jacque Millard – VP & Chief Investment Officer @Intermountain Healthcare. Alma Mater: Weber State University.

Sarah Krevans – President & CEO @Sutter Health. Alma Mater: Boston University

Heather Nahas – Director of Marketing and Communication @Unity Point Health. Alma Mater: University of Iowa.

Cindy Firkins Smith – Co-CEO @Carris Health.Alma Mater: University of Minnesota.

Lisa Holthaus Mikkelsen – CEO @Wellstreet Urgent Care. Alma Mater: Stanford University

Stacey Johnston – VP, Epic Program Executive @Baptist Health. Alma Mater: Emory University School of Medicine

Andrea Malik Roe – President @CRH Healthcare. Alma Mater: Wake Forest University.

Terry Campell – Sr. Director of Strategic Operations @Total Access Urgent Care. 

Lynne Rosen – CEO @Physicians Urgent Care. Alma Mater: Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Leslie Barrett – President & COO @Novant Health. Alma Mater: Salve Regina University

Stephanie Daskal – Director of Marketing, Derry Medical Centre. Alma Mater: Plymouth State University

Susan Jarvis – President & CEO, Sanford Health.

Diane Comer – Interim CIO @Kaiser Permanente. Alma Mater: Golden Gate University.

Chryssa Rich – Director of Marketing @Primary Health Medical Group. Alma Mater: Boise State University.

April Gillam – COO @Urgent Care for Kids. Alma Mater: Texas A&M University.

Penny Wheeler – President & CEO @Allina Health. Alma Mater: University of Minnesota.

Suja Chandrasekaran – Senior EVP @CommonSpirit Health. Alma Mater: Monash University.

Janell Moerer – Sr. VP & CMO @Centura Health. Alma Mater: Washburn University.

Jeanne Cunningham – CMO @U.S Dermatology Partners. Alma Mater: The University of Texas.

Alicia Tezel – Chief Medical Officer @Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care. Alma Mater: University of Texas

Pam Stahl – CHRO @Providence Health Services. Alma Mater: Chapman University.

Mary Devers – Medical Director @CareNow. Alma Mater: University of Missouri 

Do you admire a leader in the space who’s not on this list? Write to me directly on [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you! Help us make this list evergreen by adding names to the comment and we will review and add them to the list.

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