Are you curious about the state of women’s leadership, 22 years after Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) began its mission?

The PWH Cultural Inclusion & Diversity (CID) Committee invites you to join PWH Executive Leaders as we review the 2026 PWH Insights Paper, State of Professional Women in Healthcare.

Through analysis of the annual PWH Member Survey, the paper examines how women perceive their career progression, organizational support, and conditions that influence their ability to lead and achieve organizational goals. Additional analysis provides insights and practical strategies to help industry leaders attract, develop, and retain high-value talent while strengthening organizational performance and the healthcare supply chain’s ability to support better patient outcomes.

Panelists:

Natalie Martin
PWH Chair Elect and Senior Director, Supplier Management at NDC Inc.

Natalie Martin is Chair-Elect for PWH and has served as Chair of the PWH Marketing Committee for many years. Natalie is also Senior Director, Supplier Management for NDC, Inc., and is known for cultivating high-value relationships that drive business growth and deliver significant revenue contributions. With a deep expertise in the healthcare landscape, Natalie cultivates established connections among key suppliers, distributors, and GPOs. Having moved up the ladder from graphic designer to Arts Director to her current position, Natalie utilizes a creative and analytical approach to achieve measurable results, leveraging skills in business development, high-stakes negotiations, and marketing strategies. Comfortable and effective in customer-facing roles, Natalie is a results-driven leader with a passion for excellence and a proven track record of translating strategic vision into impactful execution.

Ashleigh McLaughlin
PWH Chair and Chief Financial Officer at IMCO

Ashleigh McLaughlin is the current Chair of PWH and previously served as the organization’s Treasurer. She is also Chief Financial Officer of IMCO, a second-generation family business serving independent medical distributors and manufacturer partners across the healthcare supply chain. In her role, Ashleigh helps guide the company’s financial strategy, operational planning, and long-term sustainability. Her experience as both an executive and business owner gives her a practical understanding of the challenges independent businesses face in remaining relevant, competitive, and profitable in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Ashleigh is a committed, community-driven leader who is passionate about investing in people and creating opportunities for others to grow. Through her leadership with PWH, she champions mentorship, meaningful connection, and the development of confident, inclusive leaders across the healthcare industry. Her leadership style is grounded in collaboration, service, and the belief that strong relationships and shared purpose are essential to creating lasting impact.

Sabrina Smith
PWH CID Committee Chair and Associate Director Downstream Marketing at Staritas

Sabrina Smith is Chair of the PWH Cultural Inclusion & Diversity Committee. She is also Associate Director, Downstream Marketing for Staritas, where she leads integrated marketing and commercialization efforts across a diverse portfolio of healthcare solutions. Over the last 20+ years, Sabrina has built her career at the intersection of marketing, commercialization, customer experience, and business growth across healthcare and B2B industries. Whether launching new solutions, building go-to-market strategies, developing thought leadership programs, or enabling sales teams, she’s energized by translating ideas into meaningful outcomes. Currently, her focus is connecting market insights, customer needs, and business priorities into programs that accelerate adoption, strengthen engagement, and drive measurable growth.

Vicky Lyle
Coach Lyle, LLC

Vicky Lyle served as Chair of PWH during the 2021-2022 term. She is a certified Maxwell Leadership coach, speaker, and trainer with more than 30 years in the healthcare distribution industry. Drawing on her experience leading industry relations for a Fortune 500 healthcare solutions company, she creates impactful content and coaches speakers to deliver powerful, audience-ready presentations. Known for her engaging style and practical strategies, Vicky helps professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence—on stage and beyond.

Moderator:

Dr. Rachel Bailey
PWH CID Committee Vice Chair of Education & Research, Special Projects, PWH Connect Journal Editor, and a Health and Science Communication Scholar and Lecturer at the University of Maryland.