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.
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 |
Note from Our Chair
Welcome to Women in Philanthropy (WIP)! You are here at a good time – our network is in its infancy, and we’re excited to come together and work toward our mission of inspiring women PAs, our friends, and PA advocates to become volunteers and philanthropists. We’re also working to educate people about the PA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the PA profession.
Did you realize women now make up almost 70% of the PA profession? Our goal is to establish a giving circle of women dedicated to philanthropy and united by an interest in mentoring others. By joining WIP, we hope you will find a warm and inviting environment with like-minded women who share a similar interest in philanthropic giving and the impact we can have on healthcare in the communities PAs work, live, and serve within.
We provide our network with quarterly learning programming and a newsletter. As we move out of the pandemic, we’re eager to begin social and networking opportunities. Please take a look at our meeting schedule below. We’re meeting virtually for now, but look forward to coordinating activities at upcoming state and national conferences in the future.
Let us know how we can assist you in your philanthropic endeavors in the PA world. We hope you’ll become a part of our network and help us in our efforts to harness the power we have to do good works while leading by example and serving as mentors to future leaders.
Agnes Compagnone, DMSc, PA-C
Chair, Women in Philanthropy
Women in Philanthropy Supporters
Champions*
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 | Catherine R. Judd | Kathleen Scarbalis |
| Katie Beaudoin | Melodie Joy Kolmetz | Inessa Shlifer |
| Agnes M. Compagnone | Grace P. Landel | Jennifer A. Snyder |
| Linda L. Delaney | Cynthia Lord | Carolyn R. Telford |
| Carla C. Duryee | Stephanie L. McGilvray | Tamara Idette Thorn |
| Elizabeth Eldakar | Diana Noller | Jennifer Zorn |
| Yolonda F. Freeman-Hildreth | Candice Oberlies | Kim Zuber |
| Deborah A. Gerbert | Melinda Ann Rawcliffe | |
| Bethany Grubb | Teresa Ribadeneyra |
Change-Makers*
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.
Champions are volunteers who fundraise for, educate about, and raise awareness of the mission and work of the PA Foundation.
| Debra Cole |
| Jennifer Myers Coombs |
| Lynette Sappe-Watkins |
Friends*
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.
| Tara Amini | Krisi Gindlesperger | Alicia Quella |
| Sarah Atkins | Alisa Hamner | Melissa Rodriguez |
| Courtney Bennett Wilke | Jennifer Harrington | Jo Rolls |
| Marganick Bien-Aime | Marcy Holloway | Peggy Sims |
| Diane Brown | Renee Isaacs | Julie Solomon |
| Susan O. Cappelmann | Barbara J. Miller | Jacqueline J. Spiegel |
| Laurarose Dunn-O’Farrell | Marlo Miller | Brittany Strelow |
| Sara Fissel | Joy Moverley | Allyson Vermette |
| Elizabeth Fitzgerald | Josanne K. Pagel | Rachel Weinzimmer |
| Sara Gallo | Kris Pyles-Sweet | Alysia Wiley |
| Victoria Galloway |
*As of 7/5/2023. 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.
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.
2023 Meeting Dates
- March 23, 7-8 p.m. ET
- May 23 – Women in Philanthropy Reception at AAPA 2023, 5-6:30 p.m. – Nashville, TN
- August 24, 7-8 p.m. ET
- November 16, 7-8 p.m. ET
To RSVP for upcoming meetings, fill out our short RSVP form.
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
