Becker's Hospital Review

62 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP POPULATION HEALTH 27 thoughts on leadership from women in healthcare By Georgina Gonzalez, Kelly Gooch and Alia Paavola I n honor of International Women's Day March 8, Becker's Hospi- tal Review asked women in the healthcare industry to share their insights on leadership. Here are 27 women who offered words of advice for healthcare leaders. Note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and style. Responses are in alphabetical order by last name. Jeannette Bankes. President and General Manager, Global Surgi- cal Franchise for Alcon (Fort Worth, Texas). I believe women rise in their careers when they lean in and stay true to themselves. Find your passion and lead with authenticity and vulnerability. It might be slightly uncomfortable at first, but it becomes incredibly energizing and rewarding to bring your true self to work every day. e employ- ees, customers and patients that you serve will trust and support you if you demonstrate these leadership qualities. Rachele Berria. Vice President of U.S. Medical, Biopharmaceuti- cals, AstraZeneca (Wilmington, Del.). One of the most important aspects of being a female leader in healthcare is the commitment we have to pay it forward to the young girls and women around us. I have been gied with such brilliant and inspiring mentors throughout my life and career. It is because of them that my ambition is to do the same for the next generation by cheering on young women to pursue a career in STEM. By welcoming new, bright and innovative minds to our field, we accelerate the delivery of new treatments and solutions for patients and their families. Together, women of STEM from the past, present and future will change the clinical practice of medicine to better impact the health, and the lives, of millions of people. Christie Bloomquist. Vice President of U.S. Corporate and Govern- ment Affairs, AstraZeneca (Wilmington, Del.). As a proud mom of three girls, I hope for a future where gender bias is not a factor in their ability to reach their full potential in whichever path they choose. is drives my passion to create opportunities for women today to help break the bias and forge equality for the next generation of female leaders. Rhea Coler, PhD. Senior Investigator, Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute. Each time I stand up for myself, develop the next generation of biomedical re- searchers or contribute to institutional efforts that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, I remind myself of the possible and far-reach- ing implications for other international women. Alison Cowan, MD. Medical Director of Diagnostic Solutions at Hologic (Marlborough, Mass.). Women in our culture are oen implic- itly and explicitly expected to be followers, so it can be difficult to envision ourselves as leaders. I am so thankful to my mentors who demonstrated female leadership and who saw that potential in me. Leadership means showing up every day with a spirit of humility, curiosity and excitement about the work to be done. It means building others up, shining a light on their accomplishments and helping them grow into their potential. I strive to live these values through my work both as a practicing OB/GYN and as a leader in an organization that is a champion for women's health. It's a joy to be a part of this company and its mission and to pay the priv- ilege forward at every chance through mentorship and leading by exam- ple. All women should see themselves as potential leaders of the future. Kristen Gorodetzer. Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Cigna (Bloomfield, Conn.). Let's empower and encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. As women, we wear many hats, and that's part of what informs the important perspective we bring to our work. At Cigna, we strive to create a culture of inclusivity that cele- brates everyone's unique perspectives and develop programs and ben- efits that address whole-person health. When people feel supported at work, they feel empowered to ask for what they need to be successful. Jill Feinberg. Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (Baltimore). Leadership is all about finding the right balance of being bold enough to take risks while also managing your team, engaging stakeholders and creating a shared vision. It takes courage and commitment, and you must tru- ly care about the work that you are doing, providing an exemplary pathway for your team to follow. As my organization celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, I am reminded of our 22-year-old female founder, Hortense Kahn Eliasberg, and how we can follow her path of breaking barriers and driving our mission of providing family- focused, coordinated care for all children. Laura Forese, MD. Executive Vice President and COO at New York-Presbyterian (New York City). Having spent my practicing career in orthopedic surgery, a historically male-dominated specialty, I am acutely aware of the value that different perspectives bring to the table — whether gender, race or ethnicity. When I look today, however, at the increasing number of women in positions of influence and lead- ership across healthcare, I am inspired to see a true difference from when I first entered medicine. ere is still work to be done though, as women only account for 18 percent of hospital CEOs and 16 per- cent of all deans and department chairs in the U.S. Women's History Month and International Women's Day are moments in time that re- mind us to recognize all the strong women, past and present, who have charted the path forward for women around the world to have a louder voice. In my role as COO of NewYork-Presbyterian, I am committed to supporting women across our system and to ensuring that regardless of gender, race, ethnicity and religious beliefs, every individual in our network is awarded opportunities of growth. Stacy Garrett-Ray, MD. Senior Vice President and Chief Com- munity Impact Officer at Ascension (St. Louis). In a time when we're seeing greater numbers of women entering medical school and careers within the health industry, it's imperative that we build in- clusive organizational cultures and cultivate opportunities that are supportive and celebrate diverse leadership. Not only does this pro- vide us with the ability to create strong teams with diverse perspec- tives, talents and experiences, but it also helps us to get closer to achieving equity by delivering better care and improving outcomes and experiences for the communities we serve. K. Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN. Chief Caregiver Officer, Cleveland Clin- ic. We drive our mission from the strength of our team. As leaders, it's our responsibility to create a learning environment that supports and engages our caregivers. We inspire and upli them by showing our com- mitment to their growth and potential. Another crucial piece to building strong and resilient teams is recognition. Celebrate your teams oen. We know there is a strong link between gratitude and satisfaction. Joan Harvey. President of Care Solutions, Evernorth (Bloomfield, Conn.). What got you here won't get you there. As you advance your career, you will need different skills to execute projects, inspire teams and drive business growth. Find good mentors and be open to mak- ing the tough changes recommended to help you evolve and elevate your career. And never stop learning.

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