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Women in Philanthropy

Make an Impact with Women in Philanthropy

Women in Philanthropy members help advance the Physician Associate Foundation’s mission and build a healthier future — one PA, one patient, and one community at a time. Membership provides opportunities to:

  • Connect with like-minded women in healthcare philanthropy
  • Mentor and inspire others
  • Support scholarships, professional development, and PAF initiatives

All funds raised through Women in Philanthropy go directly to support PAF’s mission and programs.

Join Us

Mission, Vision, and Goals

Mission
The mission of Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is to engage and empower a diverse group of women with opportunities to collaborate and support the PA Foundation.

Vision
The vision of WIP is to develop a culture of dynamic giving by women to advance the work of the PA Foundation.

Goals

  • Inspire and mentor a community of women to engage locally and globally in philanthropy through the PA Foundation
  • Recognize and empower PA women making a difference in healthcare and their communities
  • Support and carry out the mission of the Physician Associate Foundation
Levels of Support

Your support fuels Women in Philanthropy’s work and the mission of the Physician Associate Foundation.

Level One-time Minimum Gift Monthly Recurring Gift
Friends $50
Change-Makers $250 $21
Champions $500 $42
Upcoming Events

2026 Virtual Meetings

  • Dates coming soon!

2026 In-Person Events

  • PA Adventure: Legends of Mardi Gras at Arnaud’s hosted by Women in Philanthropy and PA Moms
    • May 17, 2026, 7-10pm, at Arnaud’s New Orleans
    • Join Us
    • Sponsor this Event
Women in Philanthropy Supporters*
Champions – $500+ gift

Champions are dedicated members who embody the spirit of Women in Philanthropy. Champions inspire and mentor women to engage in philanthropy, while simultaneously highlighting female PAs making a difference in healthcare and in their communities.

Champions are volunteers who fundraise for, educate about, and raise awareness of the mission and work of the PA Foundation.

Raquelle Akavan
Adel Eldakar
Melodie Kolmetz
Jennifer Snyder
Jennifer Zorn
Change-Makers – $250-$499 gift

Change-Makers are dedicated supporters who embody the spirit of Women in Philanthropy. Change-Makers inspire and mentor women to engage in philanthropy, while simultaneously highlighting female PAs making a difference in healthcare and in their communities.

Cynthia Lord
Sarah Sims
Carolyn Telford
Monica Ward
Friends – $50-$249 gift

Friends are dedicated supporters who embody the spirit of Women in Philanthropy. Friends inspire women to engage in philanthropy, while simultaneously highlighting female PAs making a difference in healthcare and in their communities.

Friends are volunteers who fundraise for, educate about, and raise awareness of the mission and work of the PA Foundation.

Teresa Bigler
Susan Cappelmann
Linda Delaney
Mary Ettari
Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth
Debi Gerbert
Christine Legler
Jane McDaniel

*Supporters will be updated quarterly (last update: November 2025). Donations will be recognized in the calendar year received.

Women in Philanthropy Scholarship

The Women in Philanthropy Scholarship is awarded to PA students who demonstrate a dedication to promoting women’s and/or children’s health locally and globally. Click here to learn more.

Want to support future PAs? Donate today.

Donate to the WIP Scholarship

Women in Philanthropy Committee Chair
Jennifer A. Snyder, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA
Indianapolis, IN
Contact Us

For more information on Women in Philanthropy, contact Bridgid Dunlap.