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 $60 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.

Agnes M. Compagnone Inessa Shlifer Melinda Rawcliffe
Bethany Grubb Jennifer Zorn Melodie Kolmetz
Candice Oberlies Jennifer L Barnett P. Michel Statler
Carla Duryee Jennifer Snyder Raquelle Akavan
Carolyn Telford Kathleen Scarbalis Sharon Luke
Corri Wolf Katie Beaudoin Stephanie McGilvray
Cynthia Lord Kim Zuber Susan Salahshor
Debi Gerbert Leticia Bland Tamara Thorn
Diana Noller Linda Delaney Teresa Ribadeneyrea
Grace Landel Mary Ettari Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth
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.

Debra Cole Julia Niemi Donna Leigh Shelton, PA-C
Teresa J. Bigler Megan Verdoni
Friends** – $60-$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.

Ainslie Barnard Diane Brown Kelly Delaney Hikes Peggy Sims
A’lanne Conrad Elizabeth Eldakar Kimberly Sapre Rachel Weinzimmer
Alicia Quella Eve Allerton Kris Pyles-Sweet Riley Skyes
Allyson Vermette Jacqueline  Sivahop Krisi Gindlesperger Sara Gallo
Alysia Wiley Jennie Pham Chen Kylie Kirk Theresa C. Phillips
Brittany Strelow Jennifer Barnett Lara Francisco Veronica Coleman
Carolyn Bradley-Guidry Jennifer Harrington Laura Mattingly Vicky Pittman
Cheri Jrolf Jennifer L Myers Combs Laurarose Dunn-O’Farrell Victoria Galloway
Cherri Penne-Myers Jessica Munoz-Baulis Lauren Dobbs
Courtney Wilke Jo Andrea Hughes Maha Lund
Darwin Brown Jo Rolls Marganick Bien-Aime
Deanna Najera Josanne Pagel Marlo Miller
Diana Mendoza de Saenz Joy Moverley Martine Altieri

**Purchasing a ticket to the WIP Reception at the AAPA 2024 Conference grants WIP network membership at the Friends level.

Honorary Friends – Contributed to the PA Foundation and WIP initiatives through service
Dawn Morton-Rias Laura McElhaney Sara Fletcher
Dipu Patel Lisa Gables Tajuana Lordeus

*As of 1/29/24. Champions, Change-Makers, and Friends will be updated on a quarterly basis.

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 Kristina Medlock 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

Women in Philanthropy is shifting to in-person events to better facilitate networking. Upcoming events will be posted here.


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


Thank you to our 2023 Women in Philanthropy Reception sponsors