International Women's Day

Advancing women in healthcare: how organizations and ERGs can support – hosted by HBA Mumbai

This panel discussion will explore the ways in which organizations and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can support the advancement of women in healthcare. 

The conversation will focus on strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare industry.

Nagalakshmi Shetty, VP Clinical Data Science, ICON

Sukanya Choudhary, Executive VP, GSK

Jayanthi Jeevanandhan, AD, Lifecycle Safety, IQVIA

Vaishali Sharma, Director, HR, Syneos Health 

Accelerating Women’s Representation in Boardrooms – hosted by HBA Bangalore

With a growing regulatory pressure on firms to ensure they have a healthy representation of women on boards, there is increased awareness about this topic. 

Women’s representation on boards in India increased from 6% in 2013 to 18% in 2022. Nearly 95% of NIFTY500 companies have at least one woman board member. Despite this, women in senior and managerial positions remain low at 14.6%. Only 8.9% of firms have women as top managers. (Ref. Leading Consultancy EY's report - Accelerate DE&I in the Boardrooms to create long-term value and sustainability)

Mr. Suresh Ramu, Co-founder & CEO at Cytecare Hospitals

Ms. Asha Poulose Johnson, Chief Digital Officer at GE Healthcare

Dr. Bhawana Awasthy, General Manager India, Syneos Health

Empowering Voices: Testimonials on How to Achieve Leadership – hosted by HBA Western Europe

Join us for an inspiring event where women from diverse backgrounds share their unique career journeys. Hear about the challenges they've faced, the successes they've celebrated, and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way. This event will feature a dynamic panel discussion, offering insights into how these remarkable women embody leadership in their professional lives.

Breaking Barriers: Shaping Healthcare’s AI Future—An Emerging Frontier  – hosted by HBA Executive Leaders

Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare, and women have a unique opportunity to lead this revolution.  Breaking Barriers: Shaping Healthcare's AI Future - An Emerging Frontier for Women is a dynamic topic designed to inspire and empower women to harness AI’s potential in healthcare (and you don't have to be tech savvy).  

This program explores the critical role women can play in developing, implementing, and leading AI innovations that improve patient care, streamline operations, solves business challenges, and drives equitable access to health solutions.  Participants will gain insights into current AI trends in healthcare, learn about success stories for building expertise and leadership in this exciting field where women take the lead in the future of AI.

Agron Hasani (Head of Medical, Novartis)

Maura Kinahan (Leader in Medical Affaris,  ex-Pfizer, mentor)

Aoife Callan, Head of Access and External Affairs Ireland at Takeda

Value, Success & Women Leadership: Challenging Our Assumptions & Beliefs – hosted by HBA Canada and HBA Male Allies Affinity Group

Join us this International Women’s Day for an empowering virtual event, “Value, Success, and Women Leadership: Challenging Our Assumptions and Beliefs”. This thought-provoking session will explore the evolving role of women leaders, redefine what success truly means, and challenge the assumptions and beliefs that shape our perceptions of value in leadership. Featuring inspiring speakers, interactive discussions, and actionable insights, this event is a must-attend for those committed to fostering inclusivity, breaking barriers, and amplifying women’s voices in leadership. Together, let’s celebrate progress, reflect on challenges, and inspire change.

Unlocking Your Leadership Superpower with the Enneagram – hosted by HBA Peak Performance Affinity Group

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, self-awareness isn’t just a personal advantage—it’s a leadership necessity. The Enneagram is a powerful tool that helps you uncover your core motivations, strengths, and blind spots, enabling you to lead with clarity and confidence. Join this engaging session to discover your Enneagram type and how it can help you navigate challenges, improve communication, and elevate your impact as a healthcare leader.

Building Blocks to Leadership: Growing Your Expertise and Inspiring Others – hosted by HBA New England

Please join us for a fireside chat discussing essential skills and strategies needed to grow as a leader while fostering a creative, supportive, and inspiring environment. 

Data-Driven Advocacy: Women and Allies Leading the Fight for Health Equity – hosted by Women in Healthcare Give Back Affinity Group

Explore how leaders, especially women and allies, are transforming health equity through data-driven advocacy. This webinar will highlight powerful stories, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies from data-driven health equity trailblazers in healthcare. Discover how data can be harnessed to bridge gaps, drive change, and create lasting impact. Join us for an inspiring session that combines data, insights, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing health equity.

Kim Borzillo, Director, Global Commercial Data Strategy & Innovation at Merck 

Leah Broder, SVP at Socially Determined 

Beth Bauer, Founder and CEO, PosiROI and Communities Connected 

From Chaos to Calm, Practical Meditation Tips for Analytical Minds – hosted by HBA NY Tri-State

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin? Join us for a refreshing and innovative meditation session designed specifically for women with analytical minds. Our brains are trained to process information quickly and make data-driven decisions. We often struggle with traditional relaxation methods that involve emptying the mind. Dr. Shveygert offers a cutting-edge meditation approach that allows busy minds to arrive at inner ease and deep rest within minutes.  

Grow your immunity to stress with simple and effective strategies:  

• Learn the 3-stage process to release tension.
• Simple and proven techniques to remove mental overload in minutes.
• Neuroscience-based strategies to create a decompression routine that fits your life. 

Mayya Shveygert

Breaking Barriers: Navigating Mentorship and Sponsorship for Women of Color Throughout Their Career Trajectories – hosted by HBA Women of Color Affinity Group

This event will unite executives, entry-level leaders, sponsors, mentors, and mentees to explore transformative strategies and best practices for overcoming barriers faced by women of color in their careers. Our esteemed panel of experts will offer actionable insights on how to cultivate impactful mentorship relationships and harness the power of sponsorship to elevate career trajectories effectively. Both sponsors and mentees will gain valuable perspectives, practical tools, and networking opportunities that will empower them to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that champions the advancement of women of color at every level. Join us to unlock potential, inspire meaningful connections, and drive collective progress in the professional landscape.

7 Levels of Male Allyship: Working Together to Create Gender Inclusion – hosted by HBA Pacific 

Male allyship is critical in attaining any kind of parity in today’s organizations. Men are a key piece of the DEI puzzle and must support both women and people of color to help close gender and racial gaps in leadership positions. However, men’s commitment spans across a wide spectrum – ranging from complete resistance to all in.

There are 7 levels of support which will be outlined in this presentation. The good news is there are several things that men can do to be true allies and move up to higher levels of support.

We’ll address how to identify what level men are in, responsibility and accountability at each level, and how women can identify allies based on each level. We’ll also explore how men and women can work better together to create more gender inclusion in our workplaces.

Join leadership, diversity, and gender expert, Dr. Shawn Andrews, as she explains the 7 levels of support and how to use these behaviors to help address barriers, be a better ally, and help advance our careers.

From Boardrooms to Bedtime Stories: The Hidden Superpower of Multigenerational Caregivers  – hosted by HBA Southeast

Did you know that the skills honed in multigenerational caregiving could be the secret sauce for next-level business leadership? As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with #AccelerateAction and embrace the HBA's vision of "Creating Women Leaders for Life," we're uncovering a surprising truth. The juggling act between spreadsheets and bedtime stories isn't just a challenge – it's a leadership accelerator in disguise. Dive into this eye-opening exploration of how the rising tide of family caregiving is quietly shaping a new breed of resilient, empathetic, and incredibly effective businesswomen. Are we on the cusp of a leadership revolution sparked by the very roles often seen as career obstacles?

The Evolving Landscape of DEI Initiatives in Healthcare – hosted by HBA Voices of Tomorrow

Join HBA Voices of Tomorrow for an engaging and insightful program as we explore the evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within the healthcare industry and beyond. This event will dive into emerging trends, discuss the potential future of DE&I initiatives in the healthcare space, and explore how we as individuals can amplify our impact in creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive space for everyone.

Whether you're a DE&I practitioner, organizational leader, or simply passionate about fostering inclusive environments, this event offers valuable insights, actionable strategies, and the opportunity to connect with a community dedicated to making a difference.

Unlocking Your Influence: The Secrets to Thriving as a Healthcare Professional – hosted by HBA Midwest

Discover how to access your innate and unique strengths while debunking the myth that success requires sacrificing well-being or burning out. This session will dive into the true meaning of professionalism and uncover the hidden barriers that can hinder your quality of life. Includes a practical conversational guide for participants to use.

Andrea Bordenca, Desco

Barbara Hauser, The Client School

Global Perspectives on Unleashing Cross-Cultural Agility – hosted by HBA Geographic Expansion Team

Join us for a powerful discussion with senior executives, followed by a leadership panel, as we explore cross-cultural agility and its role in driving organizational success. Hear from HBA leaders around the globe as they share insights on what agility unlocks for an organization, how diversity and equity enable agility, the critical role of male allies, and actionable advice for advancing cross-cultural collaboration in your own career, teams, and organizations. With interactive Q&A and opportunities to learn about HBA's geographic expansion efforts around the world, this event will inspire you to leverage differences and lead with impact across borders. 

Steve Sugino,
SVP and General Manager Asia-Pacific, Bristol Myers Squibb

Dr. Loddie Foose,
CEO, DocDocFoose
Global Lead, HBA Geographic Expansion Team

Dr. Heidi Anthoni,
Senior Medical Affairs Leader
HBA Geographic Expansion Team

Vanesa Honisch,
Regional Agile Healthcare Pharmacist, Walgreens
LATAM Operational Lead, HBA Geographic Expansion Team

Gargi Patel,
Healthcare and Life Sciences Consultant
HBA Bangalore Chapter President

Alan Chung,
Quality Use of Medicines Manager, Johnson & Johnson
HBA Sydney Member Engagement Committee Lead