Empowering women to lead and succeed

A healthcare industry equally led by women

PWH prepares women and organizations to compete in a dynamic marketplace by providing professional development opportunities through education, mentoring and networking, to deliver outstanding business results.

Worth:
We value both personal and professional net worth. We value our relationships
and friendships which are priceless. We value learning and supporting each other
in building intellectual capital. To that end, we provide worthwhile education to our members to help them increase their value in the market and build their portfolio
of assets.

Innovation:
Change of the magnitude as stated in our vision, will take much thought and creativity; nothing short of innovation. In order to deliver a leading edge to our members, we must be extraordinary. It will take innovation to have our vision become a reality and "stick" in the market.

Nurturing:
A supportive, inclusive environment enables everyone to win. Today's transformational business platform values coaching and mentoring in which strong, loyal relationships fuel greatness. We work to create a non-judgmental sanctuary with trusted colleagues, in which one can hone their skills and thrive.

Network-centric:
Building relationships, connections and networks is extremely valuable for professionals, but critical for women who often lack outlets for such. Cultivating mentors and role models is essential. We share and celebrate each other and our successes. We offer camaraderie and access to opportunities.

Enrichment:
We are passionate about providing a member experience that is enriching, fulfilling and rewarding. It is imperative that we provide inspiration for our members so they can fulfill their goals and arrive at their own personal definition of "self-actualization".

Respect:
Women bring great skill and expertise to the healthcare industry. We work to elevate women, cultivate respect for their contributions, and their potential. We treat others with respect and expect the same. And we most certainly have respect for the challenge ahead.
 

Mission and Purpose

Professional Women in Healthcare is an organization dedicated to ongoing development for women in healthcare businesses. We are a member organization providing a national voice and progressive leadership for women in the healthcare manufacturing and distribution industries. Our mission is to empower women to lead and succeed. Our vision is a health care industry equally led by women.

Our goal is to reach all women in our industry and empower them in their personal and professional lives. We want to create a viable network of women and men to whom women can reach for professional development through mentoring. We want to provide educational venues that encourage networking and create opportunities for development. Our goal is to leave our industry better than we found it for the women who follow.

Leadership Structure

The organization will be led by the Board of Directors, which will consist of the Executive Council, Committee Vice Chairs, 1-5 outside directors and one HIDA representative. All leadership positions, as well as committee positions, must be held by a current PWH and HIDA member in good standing.

Executive Council
 
The Executive Council consists of a Chair, a Chair Elect, a Past Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer and the Committee Chairs. The term length for these positions is two years. The top three positions are rolling, i.e. the Chair Elect becomes the Chair, the Chair becomes the Past Chair and the Past Chair rolls off, each after two years. The Chair Elect will be jointly appointed by the current Chair Elect , the Chair and the Past Chair depending on the criteria of dedication, desire and ability to move the organization forward in the future.

The Secretary is responsible for minutes at all Board Meetings and conference calls as well as any other Executive Council calls. She will also be the keeper of all of our records, charters, committee structures, etc. The Treasurer will account for our finances and make recommendations about the long and short term financial health of the organization. The Executive Council recognizes the importance of continuity in regard to the Treasurer position. Therefore, the position of Treasurer will be appointed by the Executive Council every two years for a two year term. There will be no term limits on this position. The Secretary will be elected to two year terms, with nominations taken similar to the Committee Chairs below.

Committees

There will be three committees, the Professional Development Committee, the Membership Committee and the Marketing Committee. Each committee will have a Chair and several Vice Chairs, depending on the committee’s structure and function. The Chair will be elected every two years by the membership at the Annual Meeting. The Chair will abide by the requirements stated below. The appointed Vice Chairs shall abide by 50% of the said requirements. Each committee chair can be elected for only two (consecutive) terms. We will organize the re-elections of committee chairs to be rolling after the first election period so as to prevent three new chairs in any given year. There will be nominations held electronically prior to the Annual Meeting with the membership nominating the slate for each position. Nominees can be nominated by any member, including anyone in a leadership position, and any member may nominate herself. The nominee group will be reviewed by the Board of Directors to ensure continuity and dedication to the organization. Members not present at the Annual Meeting will be able to vote electronically for their choice for chair of each committee during the week prior to the meeting. Each committee will have several vice chairs that will be chosen by the committee members after the Chair has been elected. Following the fall elections, the newly-elected leaders will transition into their new positions on January 1st of the following year.

Each committee shall have a charter and structure to support their activities and
responsibilities.

Members are encouraged to join and participate in a committee to maximize their networking and educational opportunities. Committee calls will be scheduled by the committee chairs on an as needed basis.

Chair Requirements:
• Attend all PWH Board meetings and all committee calls
• Ability to travel, access to resources
• Management position with the desire to advance
• Buy-in from employer
• Abide by and promote the PWH mission and core values

Outside Board of Directors

Outside directors can be added to the Leadership group when necessary. They are women with industry standing that can enhance PWH leadership but may not have the time to do committee work. One to five can be added to the Board. The Board will not exceed a total of 22 members. Outside directors will be nominated by a vote of the Executive Council. The entire Board will then vote on the new directors. Requirements for the position are as follows:
• Attend all PWH Board Meetings
• Ability to travel, access to resources
• Outside expertise, industry standing
• Abide by and promote PWH mission and core values