HBA Announces 2026 Global Leadership Award Honorees
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) proudly announces its 2026 Global Leadership Award honorees—an exceptional group of member leaders and teams whose passion, ingenuity, and commitment are helping shape the future of HBA and the healthcare and life sciences industry.
These peer-nominated honorees are catalysts for progress.
Through bold ideas, meaningful programming, and powerful connections, they have helped fuel HBA’s growth, extend its footprint across the globe, and strengthen the pipeline of talent that will lead healthcare and life sciences into the future.
Their contributions bring HBA’s mission to life in chapters, regions, and member networks worldwide, creating opportunities for others to learn, lead, and thrive.
2026 Global Leadership Award Honorees
Chair Award: Helen Taylor, HBA Northern Europe
Innovation Award: Jennifer Gallmann, HBA Philadelphia Suburbs
Regional Excellence Award: HBA Pacific
Chapter Excellence Award: HBA Philadelphia
Chapter Excellence Award — Honorable Mention: HBA Bangalore
Member Network (Affinity Group) Excellence Award: Women in Healthcare Giveback Member Network
Regional Leader Achievement Award: Marisa Dolled-Filhart, HBA NY Tri-State
Chapter Leader Achievement Award: Adda van Zanden, HBA Amsterdam
Member Network Leader Achievement Award: Valacia Titus, Voices of Tomorrow Member Network
Engagement Achievement Award: Lorraine Kleiner, EMEA Operating Board
Education and Events Achievement Award: Pam Marinko, HBA Southeast
Marketing and Communications Achievement Award: Savitha Rodrigues, HBA India
Member Value Offerings Award: Rachel Waldinger, EMEA Mentoring Program
The 2026 honorees will be recognized during HBA’s Annual Business Meeting on 12 November and celebrated from the main stage at HBA’s Annual Conference in Houston on 16 November.
As our United Force for Change looks ahead to its 50th anniversary in 2027, the impact of these extraordinary member leaders is especially meaningful.
The HBA congratulates the 2026 honorees and celebrates the lasting mark they continue to make on our community across the globe.