Who We Are

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Networking. Education. Growth. Mentorship.

The purpose of our organization is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry, to empower one another, support growth and mentorship, and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services. Our content is geared towards women in administration, operations and facilities and those who work with them. We provide content that furthers the individuals' knowledge of industry related fields and trends, enhances professional development tools and gives a forum for personal growth.

Mission & Values

Mission:

The purpose of Women in Healthcare is to promote the professional development of women in the healthcare industry through networking, education, and mentorship. Through this community we empower one another, support growth and mentorship, provide education and support business through sharing successful techniques, leads, contacts, products and services.

Values:

Women in Healthcare provides programming needed to grow personally, in your career and in the healthcare community. We focus all the content we provide on the following tracks:

 // Mentorship
 // Education
 // Networking
 // Community
 // Self

We are committed to providing women in the healthcare industry with the community and tools needed to prosper and to allow them to have a seat at the table they want to be seated.

Who we serve:

Women in healthcare gears their content towards women who are interested in a management or leadership track within the healthcare environment. We are diverse mix of individuals varying in experience from students to c-suite.

National Vision:

For women to have a seat at the table where they want to be seated.

JEDI Commitment:

WIH creates a radically inclusive environment by recognizing the uniqueness of our diverse community and providing a forum where women can bring their whole selves; a place where all women feel seen, heard, valued and empowered.

We build meaningful relationships and develop partnerships and allies across the spectrum of healthcare that aligns with our mission and vision.

 

Want to hear more about Women in Healthcare and our mission?

Hear from our Founder, Ashley Schmidt, as she talks about how WIH started and our mission.

(Courtesy of the Women in Healthcare- Florida Chapter event, 2020)

Board Members

  • Allison Anderson

    President

    Senior Project Manager – DPR Construction

    What got you into Healthcare and how many years have you been in the industry?

    My dad started his own company selling medical devices and my natural instinct was to take over his company and work in the healthcare field. After starting my Engineering Degree at Clemson University, I realized that while I had a passion for the healthcare industry, I also had the drive to want to be a builder. After graduating with a Civil Engineering degree and starting my career as a General Contractor, my first assignment was a ground up hospital project, and I’ve loved being a part of healthcare construction never since.

    What’s your job/role and what is your favorite aspect of your job?

    What I love most about my job is the people I get to work with day in and day out. Construction is an exciting field where you get to work with folks from all walks of life. I particularly enjoy the healthcare field and working with the care givers and hospital staff. There’s an extra level of passion and drive when you know you’re work is bettering the communities we live in and where we receive care. These healthcare facilities are where we have our babies, where lives are saved, where cutting-edge technology can change the life of our loved ones, and it is truly an honor to be a part of constructing and renovating these facilities.

    What prompted you to get involved with Women In Healthcare?

    I love that we are able to bring this organization to South Carolina to connect and empower healthcare industry professionals with camaraderie, education, and mentorship. I’ve always searched for an organization where I could find a mentor that I connect with on both a professional and personal level, and I love that this group offers an opportunity to do that as well as also give back to the up and comers in the industry.

    What do you love to do in your spare time? What’s your non-work passion project?

    I’m a mom to a giggly, active toddler and I love finding opportunities to spend time with her and my family, be it on the lake, at the park, or exploring all the fun activities Greenville has to offer. Along with my extended family, we are die-hard Clemson football fans and our fall revolves around going to the games and hosting watch parties. Work hard, play hard, and go tigers!

  • Kristie Nicoloff

    Membership Chair

    Senior Associate / Healthcare Sector Leader – LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD.

    What got you into Healthcare and how many years have you been in the industry?

    I have been working in healthcare design and facilities for the last 25 years. 10 of which was spent forking for major hospital systems in NC and SC. The remaining time spent in design in architectural firms.

    What’s your job/role and what is your favorite aspect of your job?

    I currently lead the LS3P Greenville office as the Healthcare Sector leader. The favorite part of this position is touching base with different HC systems and clinics to see how we can best support their needs through design.  I also love supporting my team and seeing them shine.

    What prompted you to get involved with Women In Healthcare?

    Over my career I have been extremely fortunate to have had great female mentors. I am at a place in my career where I desire a strong mentor group from all levels of expertise as well as affording myself to be a mentor to someone else and repay the kindness that was shown to me.

    What do you love to do in your spare time?

    What’s your non-work passion project (if you have one)? When I have spare time I enjoy nature and a nice walk around a lake or in a kayak. My non-work passion is working with young ladies through Girl Scouts.  I have been a leader for over 10 years and I love seeing young girls/ladies achieve goals and overcome fears to develop into the next generation of leaders.

  • Tanya Jones

    Sponsorship Chair

    Director of Sales – Bonitz

    What got you into Healthcare and how many years have you been in the industry?

    I fell into healthcare immediately after graduation KY.  I took an intern ship with an A&D firm that was at the grass roots of de-centralizing healthcare services into the MOB.  From there I moved to GA and took a facilities planning design position for 5 schools of medicine.  When I move to SC I spent the remaining part of my design career working for an architectural firm that focused on Healthcare.  So 10 years behind the boards and 20 years working on the manufacturing side of the industry in flooring.  It’s now been 5 years on the service side of the industry, much of which is healthcare related business.

    What’s your job/role and what is your favorite aspect of your job?  

    I’ve had time to reflect on this after 35 years in the business … I love to solve customers problems.  There is always a solution and all that goes with helping a customer meet their business objectives.

    What prompted you to get involved with Women In Healthcare? 

    My relationship with a long time friend, Tracey Mcgee.  We worked together early in our careers and she knows I have a soft spot for the industry since I’ve seen all angles of the market segment.

    What’s your non-work passion project?

    Still trying to figure that one out.  Really trying to give myself permission to find space in my day and weeks to just “be.  I thoroughly enjoy my pilates and yoga.  It forces me to slow down.  Cooking has been a nice creative outlet.  Making bread and canning.  I didn’t know I could do any of this ?!

  • Beth Crutchfield

    Communications Co-Chair

    Partner / Electrical Manager – RMF Engineering, Inc.

    Beth began her career with RMF in 1992, joining the firm’s electrical engineering team in Baltimore, Maryland. Her experience encompasses both institutional building and infrastructure projects. Beth’s expertise spans all phases of development including schematics, design development, A/E coordination, construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning. Beth has been responsible for medium and low voltage electrical distribution, standby power systems, interior and exterior lighting design with computerized calculations, fire alarm and special systems design in new and renovated facilities. Her projects are always designed and coordinated to every architectural detail and owner request from floor plans to specifications.

    Beth worked exclusively on healthcare projects until she transferred to the South Carolina office in 2003.  Here, she led the electrical team in projects while growing the office. Beth diversified her skills in South Carolina to cover electrical design for higher education and technical colleges, research laboratories, athletics and K -12, while continuing to master healthcare design. Beth is passionate about, and driven by, providing exemplary customer service to her repeat and new clients. She also fulfills her role as a manager by training her employees to be the best engineers while leading a work/life balance.

    Beth is a licensed professional engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She completed graduate work at Clemson University.  Beth is a certified U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and an active member of The Society of Women Engineers.

  • Laura Price

    Communications Co-Chair

    Creative Production Marketing Manager – RMF Engineering, Inc.

    What’s your job/role and what is your favorite aspect of your job?

    I am the Senior Marketing Manager at RMF Engineering. I am passionate about setting my team up for success and finding emotional and intellectual ways to support each team member.

    What prompted you to get involved with Women In Healthcare?

    I love the idea of starting something brand new that serves a purpose and that fulfills a need that hasn’t been implemented before now. It’s exciting to think about the potential this organization has to connect women across the state with one common interest.

    What do you love to do in your spare time? 

    I love to cook and learn about wine, particularly old world wine.