Name
10. Fostering a Supportive Environment for Women in Healthcare
Description
This panel will explore how health systems are creating inclusive, supportive environments that empower women in healthcare leadership and practice. Executives will discuss mentorship, advancement pathways, and organizational culture. Attendees will gain insights into fostering equity, collaboration, and long-term success for women across all levels of healthcare.
Speakers
Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, Vice Chair, Community Engagement and Inclusion and Chief Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Department, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Luis Garcia, MD, FACS, MBA, FACHE, President, Rush Medical Group, Rush University Medical Center
Jamie Hess, MD, MMM, President, Medical Staff, UW Health
Tomi Kolade, MD, MS, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, UTHealth Houston
Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE, Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Luis Garcia, MD, FACS, MBA, FACHE, President, Rush Medical Group, Rush University Medical Center
Jamie Hess, MD, MMM, President, Medical Staff, UW Health
Tomi Kolade, MD, MS, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, UTHealth Houston
Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE, Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Moderated by
Erika Spicer-Mason, MPH, Custom Content Manager and Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Location Name
Water Tower (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
