Name
E10 - Women in Leadership: Being Extraordinary
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Name
305B
Description
Being a leader in healthcare is a struggle, one that women often find more difficult than their male counterparts. This workshop describes the journey of three women, in their own words, the struggle and successes, and most importantly the lessons along the way.
Speakers
Jennifer O'Donnell PsyD, Sr Medical Director BHI, Swedish Medical Group, Seattle, WA
Virna Little PsyD, MSW, Co-founder and Special Advisor, Advocacy and Research, Concert Health, San Diego, CA
Karen Rentas PhD, Director of Behavioral Health, Providence Facey Medical Foundation, Mission Hills, CA
Monica Harrison MSW, LCSW, Implementation Coach/ Clinical Trainer, AIMS Center, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Greensboro, NC
Virna Little PsyD, MSW, Co-founder and Special Advisor, Advocacy and Research, Concert Health, San Diego, CA
Karen Rentas PhD, Director of Behavioral Health, Providence Facey Medical Foundation, Mission Hills, CA
Monica Harrison MSW, LCSW, Implementation Coach/ Clinical Trainer, AIMS Center, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Greensboro, NC
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Early Career Professionals, Workforce development
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Have increased awareness of the underrepresentation of women in leadership
Objective 2
Understand the importance and benefits of women in leadership
Objective 3
Increase knowledge on tools to balance work and home
Content Reference 1
Healthcare Leadership: Where Are the Women in 2025
Content Reference 2
Women in Health Care Leadership: Past, Present and Future
Content Reference 3
THE STATE OF WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL HEALTH
Content Reference 4
The Vital Role of Women Leaders in Healthcare
Content Reference 5
CLOSING THE LEADERSHIP GAP: - World Health Organization