Presenting to your company’s board (and achieving the results you want) requires thoughtful preparation and strategy. In this session, our speakers Laila Gurney and Lisa Pettigrew will share practical insights on planning and communicating effectively, both in and out of the boardroom. You’ll leave with a clear framework for strengthening your board engagement strategy and driving more effective outcomes at the highest levels of leadership.

We’ll cover:

-How governance models, from startups to nonprofits to public companies, shape strategy and expectations

-What to prioritize when communicating between board meetings

-How to tailor your approach based on your role within the leadership team

-Lessons learned through the leadership of two senior women executives working with high functioning boards

We hope you will join us!

In honor of WBL’s 25th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to announce our Founder's Series — a collection of dinners and receptions taking place across the country!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we host the next event in our Founder’s Series at South City Kitchen - Buckhead on Thursday, March 19, featuring a delicious dinner and a conversation with WBL Founder Lynn Shapiro Snyder, who will share the story behind WBL’s beginnings and the inspiration that led to the creation of our organization.

Together, we’ll celebrate 25 years of building a vibrant community of 1,500+ women healthcare leaders, and the meaningful connections, relationships, and opportunities that have grown along the way. We hope you’ll join us for this special occasion.

Ticket price includes dinner and drinks!

Have a friend who would benefit from attending? We'd love to have them join us if they meet WBL's member criteria! Please email us at membership@wbl.org if you are interested in bringing a guest to this event.

You’re invited to WBL’s networking reception in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 24, during AHIP MMDC26! Join us for an opportunity to connect with local leaders and expand your professional circle in a relaxed, engaging setting. WBL member Brook West, President, and Angela Mannix, Director of Partnerships at Verifiable, will be onsite to help foster connections!

Whether you’re attending MMDC26 and looking to take a break from the conference buzz or live in the D.C. area, we’d love to have you join us for an evening of meaningful networking and conversation.

We hope to see you there!

Ticket price includes food and drinks. Registration for MMDC26 is not required to attend.

Special thanks to Verifiable for partnering with us on this event!

Have a friend who would benefit from attending? We'd love to have them join us if they meet WBL's member criteria! Qualified guests can register using a guest ticket here.

Join fellow WBL members for a morning of networking and discussion at the TGen biomedical campus in Phoenix, AZ!

TGen, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, part of City of Hope, is an Arizona-based, nonprofit medical research institute dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results. TGen scientists work to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, infectious disease, and diabetes. TGen was launched in 2003 and became a part of City of Hope in 2016.

WBL members Melissa Hulke and Lu Miller will be onsite for this great opportunity to engage with fellow members and learn more about the work happening at TGen.

During this meetup, members will enjoy networking over breakfast, followed by a short tour of the facilities and remarks from Dean Ballard, Director of Arizona Legacy Groups for City of Hope. There will also be time for Q&A after the tour with TGen scientists.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to connect with WBL members and learn more about the fascinating work happening in Phoenix and beyond!

Ticket price includes light breakfast and event attendance.

Have a friend who would benefit from attending? We'd love to have them join us if they meet WBL's member criteria! Qualified guests can register using a guest ticket here.

Connection is one of the most powerful drivers of leadership, culture, and innovation, especially in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Join WBL, Carenet Health, and a panel of healthcare change agents for a high‑impact conversation exploring how meaningful connection fuels trust, accelerates change, and improves outcomes across organizations.

Building on themes from our previous WBL + Carenet webinar, this session dives into practical ways senior women executives can cultivate connection to lead more effectively. Our panel will discuss:

• How connection strengthens leadership influence and team engagement
• Ways to maintain human connection amid digital transformation
• Cultural practices that foster trust and collaboration
• Tactical guidance to ensure compliance, security, and privacy
• Real examples of connection improving healthcare delivery

Special thanks to Carenet Health for partnering with us on this event.

As the healthcare landscape shifts toward personalized, "always-on" engagement, the traditional methods of patient acquisition and retention are no longer enough.

Join WBL and Vi Technologies on Thursday, April 9 for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Tivity Health, Midi Health, and Harbor Health as they go behind the scenes of how they are using precision AI to better identify, activate, and engage patients.

During this conversation, you will:

• Hear from WBL member Kathleen Frey about her advisory role with Vi and what differentiates their approach
• Explore the unique challenges each organization faced and the strategies they implemented to evolve their approach to patient engagement and activation
• Gain insights from organizations at different phases of their direct-to-consumer journey, including how they measure impact and articulate value internally

This session will offer practical takeaways and real-world perspectives from leaders shaping the future of patient engagement.

Special thanks to Vi Technologies for partnering with us on this event.

Join fellow WBL members in the St. Louis area for a networking happy hour on Tuesday, May 12! This in-person gathering offers an opportunity to connect with local healthcare leaders and strengthen professional relationships within the WBL community. WBL member Jessica Ciccolella-Kahl will be on site to host this evening meet-up. Attendees will leave with new connections and meaningful peer relationships. We hope to see you there!

Have a friend who would benefit from attending? We'd love to have them join us if they meet WBL's member criteria! Qualified guests can register using a guest ticket here.