Strengthening the Future Healthcare Workforce: New HBA Foundation Creates Pathways to Healthcare Careers for Tomorrow’s Leaders

FAIRFIELD, N.J., 14 August 2025 – The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) today announced the launch of The HBA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health outcomes and building the future healthcare workforce through mission-driven giving. According to the McKinsey Health Institute, the global health workforce is projected to fall short by approximately 11 million workers by 2030.* 

“As a global association representing leaders across healthcare and life sciences, the HBA is uniquely positioned to address this challenge through The HBA Foundation’s programs, strategic partnerships, and advocacy,” said Mary Stutts, CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association.  

The HBA Foundation’s efforts will focus on expanding the healthcare workforce by developing programs that educate, mentor, and support students and young professionals entering healthcare careers. Through this work, The HBA Foundation aims to integrate professional development with personal well-being, empowering aspiring leaders not only to enter the healthcare field, but to thrive within it. Initiatives will include: 

• Educational Pathways: Scholarships and grants for students pursuing careers in healthcare
• Mentorship and Leadership Programs: Matching participants with mentors to foster skill development and career advancement
• Pipeline Programs: Collaborating with schools and universities to introduce healthcare career paths early, and provide experiential learning opportunities
• Training: Creating virtual internship programs that enable students to attain real work experience with HBA Corporate Partners and other healthcare organizations 

“The HBA Foundation is about creating opportunity where it’s needed most,” said Carol Montandon, Chair of The HBA Foundation Board of Directors. “By focusing on young people and early-career professionals, we are building the healthcare workforce our future demands. The ripple effect of this work will be felt in classrooms, clinics, and communities worldwide.” 

In addition to its ongoing programs, The HBA Foundation has several key initiatives planned for its inaugural year, including targeted awareness campaigns to improve representation in healthcare access and delivery, ensuring systems reflect and respond to patient needs. These efforts will be strengthened through partnerships with corporations, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. 

The HBA Foundation Board of Directors brings together leaders from across healthcare, education, and philanthropy who are deeply aligned with the nonprofit’s mission. They provide governance, vision, and strategic oversight. A full list of Board members is available on The Foundation's website.

The HBA Foundation’s inaugural Founding Donors and Founders Circle campaigns invite visionary individuals and organizations to join an exclusive group shaping a future-ready healthcare workforce. Those who pledge their participation in either the Founding Donors or Founders Circle campaigns within the first 90 days of launch will receive the option to be publicly recognized on The HBA Foundation website as inaugural champions of this vital mission.  

Every donation to The HBA Foundation drives impactful programs that transform lives – providing scholarships, mentorship initiatives, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. Supporters can contribute in the way that suits them best: through one-time or recurring donations, as well as tiered giving levels. 

To support The HBA Foundation, please visit thehbafoundation.org.

*Source: Heartbeat of Health: Reimagining the Healthcare Workforce of the Future, McKinsey Health Institute, May 14, 2025 

About The HBA Foundation 

The HBA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing global health and wellness by expanding access to healthcare education, career opportunities, and representation in healthcare delivery. Focused on empowering students and early career professionals, the Foundation builds a strong healthcare talent pipeline through workforce development, awareness campaigns, and community driven solutions – creating lasting impact on the healthcare system worldwide. Learn more at thehbafoundation.org.

Media Contacts 

Nicole Randall 
The HBA Foundation 
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Hannah McKee
The HBA Foundation
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