Women in Philanthropy

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 PA Foundation

Support
Financial support of Women in Philanthropy benefits the mission of the PA Foundation.

Join Us or Sponsor

There are three levels of support available in the Women in Philanthropy network.

Friends	$50 minimum donation
Change-Makers	$250 minimum donation
Champions	$500 minimum donation

Debi Gerbert, PA, MA Chair, Women in Philanthropy

Note from Our Chair

Welcome to Women in Philanthropy (WIP)! Our network of over 70 members is entering our third year, and we’re excited to come together in support of our mission to engage and empower a diverse group of women with opportunities to collaborate and support the PA Foundation. In our three years, we have seen tremendous growth in our network and our impact on what it means to be a PA, PA advocate, and friend that gives back. We awarded our first ever scholarship in 2023. As we look to 2024, we will continue to inspire and mentor women to engage locally and globally in philanthropy, recognize and empower PA women making a difference in healthcare and their communities, and support and carry out the mission of the PA Foundation.

We are committed to providing our network with a quarterly newsletter and multiple events hosted at AAPA constituent organization meetings, national conferences, and more to bring our members together for networking opportunities. We are shifting from totally virtual events to hybrid and in-person social and networking events. Please look for events where WIP is hosting a coffee or social gathering and consider joining us in the fun.

We hope you’ll become a part of our WIP network, the “Sisterhood for Good,” and help in our efforts to harness our power to do good work while leading by example and serving as mentors to future leaders.

Deborah A Gerbert, MS, PA
Chair, Women in Philanthropy

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.

Katie Beaudoin	Cynthia Lord
Linda Delaney	Stephanie McGilvray
Mary Ettari	Diana Noller
Yolonda F. Freeman-Hildreth	Candice Oberlies
Melissa Gentry	Kathy Scarbalis
Deborah A. Gerbert	Jennifer A. Snyder
Melodie Joy Kolmetz	Carolyn Telford
Grace Landel	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.

Teresa J. Bigler

Debra Cole

A’lanne Conrad

Bethany Grubb

Monica S. 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.

Martine Altieri	Catherine R. Judd	Jahidah Reid
Masseray Bangura	Laura Katers	Michelle Reid
Mary K Bishop	Jeffrey Katz	Daisy Rivera
Naomi R. Brown	Samantha J. Kelpis	Melissa Rodriguez
Maria Calzada	Ashley Malliett	Camila Salvador
Susan O. Cappelmann	Adhana McCarthy	Linda Jean Sekhon
Brigitta Cintron	Kristina Medlock	Jane Simard
Venee Nicole Cunningham-Cosbert	Barbara J. Miller	Peggy Sims
Diana De La Cruz	Janith Mills	Sarah Sims
James E. Delaney	James Braden Millward	Julie Solomon
Sondra Depalma	Joy Moverley	Sahara Stanley
Nadya Dimitrov	Debra S. Munsell	P. Michel Statler
Katerina (Kat) Dons	Teresa Nagy	Julie Thomas
Carla Dormeus	Deanna Bridge Najera	Kendra Thomsen
Laurarose Dunn-O’Farrell	Laura Okolie	Cassandra Whetstone
Jennifer Eames	Jennifer Orozco-Kolb	Alysia Wiley
Sara E Fletcher	Jeuelle Ottley-Sam	Courtney Bennett Wilke
Victoria Galloway	Gabrielle Proto	Jamee Alicia Williams
Tonya Gilbert	Heather Putnam	Corri Wolf
Jessica Grenard	Kris Pyles-Sweet	Cassandra Yusz
Kelly Delaney Hikes	Alicia Quella
Cheri Jrolf	Maryann Ramos

*Updated as of November 1, 2024. Reflects contributions made in 2024 calendar year.

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 and apply.

Want to support future PAs? Donate today.

Donate to the WIP Scholarship

Join Us

For more information on Women in Philanthropy and to get involved, contact Allie Rivera at [email protected].

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to volunteer with Women in Philanthropy? Complete the PA Foundation volunteer application and Women in Philanthropy leadership will contact you about specific volunteer opportunities.

2024 Meeting Dates

September 19, 7-8 p.m. ET (virtual meeting – via Zoom)

News and Articles

April 2021: Virtual Panel on Power of Mentoring Takes Center Stage at Women in Philanthropy Meeting
July 2021: Women in Philanthropy Panel Discussion Centers on Women in the Job Market
September 2021: Taking Care of Business: WIP Highlights PA Entrepreneurs
December 2021: Philanthropy is the Focus at Year-End WIP Meeting