Women Health Care Executives NorCal

?? Congratulations to Carolyn Wang Kong! ?? We are thrilled to announce that Carolyn Wang Kong has been recognized as this year’s Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) Awardee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! ???? Carolyn’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity and social justice have made a lasting impact on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and beyond. From spearheading transformative initiatives at the Asian Pacific Fund to advocating for culturally responsive care, language access, and mental health equity, she has been a driving force for systemic change.?? As she steps into her new role as Chief Strategic Officer at The California Endowment, Carolyn continues to inspire, mentor, and lead with purpose—ensuring that all communities receive the equitable care and resources they deserve. ?? Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and recognizing Carolyn’s outstanding contributions to health care and beyond! Get you tickets ?? NOW! https://lnkd.in/gfDgDjWN When: Friday, April 25th, 6-9pm Where: Westin St. Francis, SF #WHCEAwards #HealthEquity #DEI #Leadership #WomenInHealthcare #AANHPI #InclusionMatters

?? Congratulations to Carolyn Wang Kong! ?? We are thrilled to announce that Carolyn Wang Kong has been recognized as this year’s Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) Awardee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! ???? Carolyn’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity and social justice have made a lasting impact on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and beyond. From spearheading transformative initiatives at the Asian Pacific Fund to advocating for culturally responsive care, language access, and mental health equity, she has been a driving force for systemic change.?? As she steps into her new role as Chief Strategic Officer at The California Endowment, Carolyn continues to inspire, mentor, and lead with purpose—ensuring that all communities receive the equitable care and resources they deserve. ?? Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and recognizing Carolyn’s outstanding contributions to health care and beyond! Get you tickets ?? NOW! https://lnkd.in/gfDgDjWN When: Friday, April 25th, 6-9pm Where: Westin St. Francis, SF #WHCEAwards #HealthEquity #DEI #Leadership #WomenInHealthcare #AANHPI #InclusionMatters

?? Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Scruth! ?? We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Scruth has been honored as a Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) Awardee for Innovation and Technology! ?? As Northern California Executive Director of Clinical Quality Programs, Data Analytics and Tele Critical Care for Kaiser Permanente’s Quality, Safety and Regulatory Services of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Dr. Scruth has transformed ICU care through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven early detection systems, and advanced data analytics, significantly improving patient outcomes and saving lives. Her leadership in critical care, policy advocacy, and healthcare innovation continues to set new standards in the industry. Beyond her executive role, Dr. Scruth is a dedicated mentor, researcher, and advocate—championing the future of nursing, speaking on national platforms, and meeting with key leaders like the U.S. Surgeon General to address frontline healthcare needs. Join us in celebrating her remarkable achievements and contributions to healthcare innovation! ???? Get your tickets for the Woman of the Year Gala on Friday, April 25th 6-9pm at the Westin St. Francis in SF! Tickets ??? https://lnkd.in/gfDgDjWN #WHCE #InnovationInHealthcare #WomenLeaders #HealthcareTechnology #NursingExcellence #CriticalCare

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of spending my morning with a group of inspiring and accomplished professional women at the Women Health Care Executives NorCal, where we celebrated International Women's Day. The event featured insightful discussions from distinguished panelists, including Dr. Nicole Barnett, Patricia Carrera, MPA, SPHR, & Lourdes Moldre, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, who shared their experiences and strategies for overcoming the challenges faced by women leaders in the corporate environment. The discussion, guided by the knowledgeable Berta Alicia Bejarano, M.A., MBA, C.I., CDE?, highlighted the critical role of perseverance in achieving success. I also had the pleasure of connecting with remarkable professionals such as Navpreet A., Trisha Ramirez, and many others. A sincere thank you to WHCE for uniting us for this wonderful event. #Leadership #WomenEmpowerment #WHCE

This past Saturday, on International Women's Day, our President and CEO, Janice F. Whaley, PhD, MPH, had the privilege of joining the Women Health Care Executives NorCal RefresHER event, surrounded by incredible leaders who inspire and empower their colleagues and peers, including Donor Network West's board member Berta Alicia Bejarano, M.A., MBA, C.I., CDE?, who was a lead panelist for this inspiring event. The Women Health Care Executives NorCal nominated Janice for Women of the Year, an honor she does not take lightly. We're proud to be one of the sponsors of their 2025 Woman of the Year Gala this April 25th at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco; it will undoubtedly be a memorable night! Here's to supporting, uplifting, and empowering women worldwide every day! ??? #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth

What an inspirational morning celebrating International Women’s Day with Janice F. Whaley, PhD, MPH at the Women Health Care Executives NorCal RefresHER event. Grateful for the many mentors -women and men- I’ve had throughout my career. ?? ???? #womensupportingwomen

Feeling empowered in community once more by Women Health Care Executives NorCal! Berta Alicia Bejarano, M.A., MBA, C.I., CDE? set poderosa vibez on the "real talk" stage where our vibrant, heart-centered leaders, Dr. Nicole Barnett , Patricia Carrera, MPA, SPHR & Lourdes Moldre, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC spoke right to my heart & mind. Now my hands are refueled to get back to working on building myself up to reach back and uplift our communities together. You're right, Claret Presley, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR - we are amazing & successful! Thank you, WHCE board of directors (?? Dr. Vanessa M.!), volunteers, sponsors and community! Shout out to Sarah Abdolcader MSN, RN, CNL, NEA-BC who continues to shine LinkedIn light on our communities to extend our brilliance!

How did you spend your International Women’s Day? I was so honored to be able to celebrate with the incredible “Amazing & Successful” women of Women Health Care Executives NorCal in Emeryville, Ca. It was so great to catch up with a few and meet many new career leaders who support one another and happy about each other’s success, these are the women who are driving change and setting new standards of excellence with their passion and leadership and their dedication to shaping the future of the culture in our health care systems. Thank You Claret Presley, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR for the support you always give me. Tiffany Bates, MBA and WHCE thank you for putting together such an the amazing event and allowing me to share my brand and #SutterHealth

Yes to Women's Leadership. Yes to Women's Solidarity. And YES to Taking Care of US! International Women’s Day originated in Europe in 1911, when women were fighting for equality, the right to work, and not being confined to household duties. Fast forward to today, we’ve come so far—we are leaders, executives, decision-makers, and innovators shaping the future of our industries. Yet, as women, we are also givers—we uplift others, support our communities, and often put ourselves last. Maybe it's time to shift the narrative. Maybe prioritizing ourselves should be our next motto. How did you spend your International Women’s Day? I was honored to celebrate with the incredible, “Amazing & Successful” women of Women Health Care Executives NorCal at the RefresHER event in Emeryville, CA. It was inspiring to catch up with powerhouse leaders and meet many new women driving change in healthcare. These are the women who support each other, celebrate success, and redefine leadership in our healthcare systems. Immense gratitude to WHCE NorCal for hosting such a phenomenal event and to the inspiring panel of women executives leading transformative change: @ Dr. Nicole Barnett, Lourdes Pineda Moldre, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, Patricia Alamilla Pati?o Carrera, MPA, SPHR, @Berta Alicia Bejarano, M.A., MBA, C.I., CDE? Hats off to the amazing organizers who made this event happen: Do Kim, MBA, Claret Presley, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR, @Tiffany Bates, MBA And to all the incredible women leading with purpose and making a difference: @Carrie Owen Plietz, @Stephanie Woods, @DaShaunn Woolard, MSA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, Jodi Thirtyacre, MAOL, @Sadaf H. Sara Taeb, Nari A., Dr. Vanessa M., @Gloria M., MPA, Joelle Castoreno, SALMA ADIN , MBA, BSN, RN ADIN, MBA, BSN, RN, @Tia Newell, RN, BSN, MSN, NEA-BC, Temi Omotayo PharmD, PMP Omotayo, PharmD, PMP, @Mia M. Pannell, MSN, BSN, Kevineshia Thomas,MBA Thomas, MBA, @Sunitha Dharman, DNP, RN, Trisha Ramirez, @Jasmine S. Florinda, @Vanessa Nicolas, RNFA, CNOR, MSN Let’s continue to uplift, mentor, and champion one another as we work toward a more inclusive and equitable future. Women’s leadership summits matter. Supporting each other matters. Prioritizing ourselves matters. ?? How do you prioritize YOURSELF in leadership and career growth? Let’s continue together and connect!