
Empowering Women in Healthcare: HBA Mentoring & Networking Events
"Discover the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) and their mission to promote gender parity and career advancement for women in healthcare. Learn about their mentoring programs, networking events, and global reach across various regions. Join a supportive community of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference. Connect, grow, and lead with HBA!"
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HBA Mentoring Lunch & Learn Dawn Kumiega 2020 New England Mentoring Co-Director Lisa Wittenhagen 2020 New England Mentoring Co-Director
Agenda Introductions HBA Overview Mentoring Program Q&A Lisa Wittenhagen Senior Director, Analytics & Insights Adheris Health Dawn Kumiega Director, Market Research & Insights Sarepta Therapeutics 2
HBA Core Purpose and Mission Core purpose: To further the advancement and impact of women in the business of healthcare Mission: The Healthcare Businesswomen s Association is a global nonprofit organization comprised of individuals and organizations from across the healthcare industry committed to: Achieving gender parity in leadership positions Facilitating career and business connections Providing effective practices that enable organizations to realize the full potential of their female talent The HBA accomplishes its mission through strong business networks, education, research, advocacy and recognition for individuals and companies. 3
HBA Reach Growing Globally United States HBA Midwest region Cincinnati Denver Columbus Kansas City HBA New England region Boston Fairfield County (CT) Marlborough Waltham St. Louis Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Northern Chicago HBA Central region Currently in development HBA NY/NJ region Central New Jersey New York Northern New Jersey HBA Pacific region Los Angeles Orange County San Diego San Francisco Bay Area Seattle HBA Mid-Atlantic region Baltimore Greater Washington Mainline Montco (PA) Montgomery Corridor (MD) Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond West Chester HBA Southeast region Atlanta Miami Palm Beach Research Triangle Park Tampa HBA Southwest region Austin Dallas Fort Worth Houston Phoenix 4 As of January 2019
Membership We connect you with other passionate healthcare and life science professionals with a shared commitment to gender parity. By fostering a supportive and diverse environment, we give you the freedom to explore new skills, advance your career and be a catalyst for change. Connect with: More than 10,000 members across the U.S. and Europe 120+ corporate partners 40+ chapters and affiliates in the U.S. and Europe Members tell us: Involvement in the HBA has favorably impacted their career progression The HBA helps them build a stronger network 5
2020 HBA New England Programming Networking HBA First Wed Connect Caf Sweatworking Evening Events Women in Science iLead Tomorrow s Execs Commercial Exec Dinner Series Mentoring 2020=15thYear March to Oct Events foster relationship building & education grounded in the HBA Leadership Competency Framework HBA New England Fit to Lead 2020 = 4th Year Now an Affinity Program with several events per year Educational Events Career Leadership Gender Diversity Executive Exchange 2020 = 3rdYear Feb to Aug 6
Why Mentoring? 7
HBA New England Mentoring Program By The Numbers 1 The Boston/New England Mentoring was the 1st within HBA 152020 is the 15th Anniversary of the Program, established 2006 1,200 # of participants (women & men) in the program through 2019 8
Mission: Be a catalyst for the professional development and leadership of women HBA Mentoring Program Benefits: ID personal/professional growth opportunities Chart a path to advancement and leadership with the help of mentors and fellow mentees Expand the power of your network Gain perspectives from outside your organization Learn or practice new skills in a safe , confidential environment 9
Group Mentoring Program The group mentoring model benefits mentees and mentors Mentoring Committee Provides perspectives from people in other HC industries, roles and companies Mentoring Committee Connector Mentee Mentor Mentee Recruits/matches Circles (2 Mentors; 4-5 Mentees) Provides Best Practices and other resources Monitors and improves the Mentoring program Connectors connect the Circles to resources and provide support Mentor Mentee Mentee 10
Mentoring Program Content Examples of Topics Discussed at the Circle Mapping your Unique Value: Personal Branding Strategic Networking and the Development of Sponsors Career Development The Climbing Wall vs. the Career Ladder Authentic Leadership What style is right for you? Managing Change How good are your change management skills? Executive Presence and the Ability to Influence And any other professional topic that is RIGHT for your circle 11
How Mentoring Benefits Mentees Exposure to new ideas/ways of thinking Advice on developing strengths & overcoming weaknesses Guidance on professional development & advancement Improves self-confidence Provides impartial advice and encouragement Helps build or increase professional network Increases job satisfaction and effectiveness Opportunity to develop new skills & knowledge Sources: https://www.michaelpage.co.in/advice/management-advice/leadership/what-are-benefits-mentoring; https://www.dur.ac.uk/hr/mentoring/mentoringguidelines/mentoringbenefits/ 12
How Mentoring Benefits Mentors Enables you to practice interpersonal skills Enhances job satisfaction Provides peer recognition Increases self-awareness Demonstrates professionalism Widens awareness of personal biases Improves leadership skills Provides personal satisfaction through opportunity to give back 13 Sources: https://www.michaelpage.co.in/advice/management-advice/leadership/what-are-benefits-mentoring; https://www.dur.ac.uk/hr/mentoring/mentoringguidelines/mentoringbenefits/
2020 HBA NE Mentoring Program Costs and Key Dates Mentee Investment: Mentor Investment HBA Membership Fee paid prior to beginning of mentoring program: $225 for new members; $175 for renewing members (discounts for HBA corporate partner companies) Mentee Program Fee paid prior to completion of application survey: - $295 Dec 1 Jan 10, 2020 - Refunded if you do not become a participant (because you inform us before Jan 17, 2020 or the program cannot accommodate you) No other charges Key Dates HBA Membership Fee paid prior to beginning of mentoring program: $225 for new members; $125 for Young Professionals, discount for HBA corporate partner companies (ask your HR dept.) Non- refundable so you may join after you are accepted Applications open: Oct 28 to Jan 10, 2020 Matching Period: Mid-Jan to mid-Feb 2020 Notification: late Feb 2020 Mentor Training: March 4 @ 7:00 9:00 AM Kick-off Event:March 18 @ 5:30 9:00 PM Questions? Contact us at: newengland-mentoring@hbanet.org 14
How can you get involved for 2020? Your company: You personally: Become a mentor Become a mentee Become a connector Become part of the committee Recommend people you know become a mentor or mentee Offer mentoring as part of employee development planning Fall: Lunch & Learn at your site Become a corporate sponsor Sponsor a mentoring program event Questions? For more information, please contact: Dawn Kumiega - dkumiega10@gmail.com (Co-Director) Lisa.Wittenhagen.hba@gmail.com (Co-Director) newengland-mentoring@hbanet.org 15 HBAnet.org/new-england-region