2023 Woman of the Year Gala

335 Powell Street,San Francisco CA 94102

01 June, 2023

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About the Event Each year, Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) honors a woman whose leadership and contributions to the health care field are exceptional and deserving of recognition. WHCE's Woman of the Year is selected among a distinguished group of Northern California women health care leaders and celebrated at our signature dinner-gala. We will also award two scholarships for young women in the Bay Area who have demonstrated commitment to careers in health care and serving their communities. The gala brings together 200 Bay Area health care leaders and influencers from key health care organizations. Previous attendees have included: Blue Shield of California, Dignity Health, Genentech, Genomic Health, Home Care Assistance, Kaiser Permanente, Method, One Medical, Pillsbury, Stanford Health Care, Sutter Health, UCSF, Vocera, and many others. Evening Program 6:00 - 7:00pm Cocktail Reception 7:00 - 9:00pm Dinner & Award Ceremony *Raffle will run through the Cocktail Reception and close at 8pm. Sponsorship Opportunities Our sponsorship packages provide an opportunity to increase the awareness and recognition of organizations helping Empowered Women Empower Women. Additionally, your sponsorship offers visibility to your organization with over 200 key Bay Area health care leaders and influencers who attend the gala, representing 25+ companies and over 10 healthcare sectors. All sponsorship commitments must be finalized by May 26, 2023 in order to appear in gala program. Interested in being a 2023 WOTY Sponsor? Learn more about sponsorship. About our 2023 WOTY, Dr. Maria Ansari Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, is the CEO- and executive director-elect of The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) and president- and CEO-elect of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), two of the largest and most accomplished medical groups in the nation, and she will assume these roles June 1, 2023. Together, TPMG and MAPMG have more than 11,000 physicians and 44,000 staff delivering high-quality health care to over 5.2 million Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Dr. Ansari is also the co-CEO-elect of The Permanente Federation, a consortium of all the Permanente Medical Groups in the nation, and she will assume this role on June 1, as well. The Federation supports the work of more than 23,000 Permanente physicians and 80,000 staff who serve more than 12.6 million Kaiser Permanente members. Currently, Dr. Ansari serves as the physician-in-chief (PIC) for the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. Under her transformational leadership, KP San Francisco has designed and implemented numerous advances in medical practice in primary care and specialty care by empowering physicians and staff to create and sustain a culture of innovation and trust. Dr. Ansari also serves on the TPMG and MAPMG Boards of Directors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also served as the chief medical office liaison to the San Francisco Department of Public Health COVID Vaccine Taskforce. Dr. Ansari became chief of the Cardiology Department at KP San Francisco in 2007, and she has also served as chair of chiefs of cardiology at regional and national levels. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Ansari earned her Bachelor of Science and medical degree and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. She completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and is a graduate of the Kaiser Permanente Executive Leadership Program from Harvard Business School. Dr. Ansari is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the American Society of Echocardiography and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF. About Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) WHCE supports a diverse network of women from all healthcare backgrounds in whole person development - promoting each member in their pursuit of professional, personal and service goals. Since 1981, WHCE builds on a proud history of offering members a variety of educational and networking opportunities with a focus on Leadership, Empowerment, Connection, Celebration, Development and Service. Our members represent: 41 Companies & over 10 Health Care Sectors (hospitals and providers, health plans, tech, law, consulting, biotech, marketing and PR, design, community-based organizations, real estate) Interested in becoming a member? Here's how to join. In 2022, WHCE has contributed to empowering women through: 10 programs attended by 450+ attendees $7500 in student scholarships awarded 14 Partnerships with: Rock Health, Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente WE Group, Peer Health Exchange, Center for Youth Wellness, California Association of Healthcare Leaders, National Association of Health Services Executives, Dale Carnegie, Arnold & Porter, Sutter Health Design & Innovation Office, Jane Beule, and Women’s Cancer Resource Center For more information about Women Health Care Executives, please visit our website .