The only event uniting the healthcare industry to identify opportunities to increase access and accelerate innovations for the health of women
- // Accelerating Innovation
- // Increasing Access
- // Bridging Healthcare Gaps
Formerly
Boston, MA, USA
Fall 2025
2024 Speakers
Trish Costello
Founder & CEO
PortfoliaTrish Costello
Founder & CEO
PortfoliaMs. Costello is founder and CEO of Portfolia, which offers a radically different investing process designed for women and other emerging investors. She is also co-founder and CEO Emeritus of the Kauffman Fellows Program, Center for Venture Education, the global educational institute preparing the leaders of the venture capital industry, located in Palo Alto, CA. Portfolia brings investing into the 21st Century, creating entrepreneurial funds focused where women make markets, such as women's health, active aging, consumer, enterprise, food & agtech, and fashion, tech and beauty. The investing experience is smart, personalized, and educational, providing returns and market impact customized to your interests. Portfolia is building a powerful global community of sophisticated investors focusing their money and influence to build the world they want.
Jennifer Schneiders
President Diagnostic Solutions
HologicJennifer Schneiders
President Diagnostic Solutions
HologicHadine Joffee
MD, MSc, Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Executive Director, Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women's Health and Gender Biology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Harvard Medical SchoolHadine Joffee
MD, MSc, Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Executive Director, Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women's Health and Gender Biology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Harvard Medical SchoolShefali Goyal MS, MSc
Vice President, Head of Global RA Strategy and US Regulatory Affairs
OrganonShefali Goyal MS, MSc
Vice President, Head of Global RA Strategy and US Regulatory Affairs
OrganonMonica Garcia
Assistant Director, Obstetrical and Reproductive Health Devices Team, CDRH,
FDAMonica Garcia
Assistant Director, Obstetrical and Reproductive Health Devices Team, CDRH,
FDANichole YoungLin
MD, MBA, Women’s Health Clinical Lead
GoogleNichole YoungLin
MD, MBA, Women’s Health Clinical Lead
GooglePatricia Obermaier
Chief Growth Officer, Global Health and Life Sciences
MicrosoftPatricia Obermaier
Chief Growth Officer, Global Health and Life Sciences
MicrosoftAsima Ahmad
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Carrot FertilityAsima Ahmad
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Carrot FertilityDr. Neel Shah
Chief Medical Officer
Maven ClinicDr. Neel Shah
Chief Medical Officer
Maven ClinicCarolee Lee
Founder & CEO
WHAM (Women's Health Access Matters)Carolee Lee
Founder & CEO
WHAM (Women's Health Access Matters)Carolee Lee is an innovator, entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to improving women’s health and wellbeing, and their opportunities to succeed. She was founder and CEO of Carolee Designs, one of the world’s leading accessories brands. Carolee launched WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters), a nonprofit organization working to bring awareness and funding to women’s health research to transform women’s lives. Carolee forged a research partnership with the RAND Corporation to create The WHAM Report, the first study to analyze the economic costs, benefits and social impacts of health research that focuses specifically on women. The WHAM Report is changing the conversation around women’s health research, proving women’s health research is an economic issue we cannot afford to ignore. Through partnerships with leading advocacy groups, business leaders, researchers and economists, WHAM is using this data drive change.
Carolee is also a mentor and leader in business, philanthropic and educational organizations. She is a past Chair and Foundation Board Chair of the Committee of 200, a community of the most successful women in business, and has served as director on the board of DSW, Inc. Carolee is a founding board member of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, where she has served since 1986. She currently sits on the Women’s Leadership Board at The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Elizabeth Cherot
MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer
March of DimesElizabeth Cherot
MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer
March of DimesJason Roberts
Gynecological and Surgical Devices, CDRH,
FDAJason Roberts
Gynecological and Surgical Devices, CDRH,
FDAMichael Annichine
CEO
Magee-Womens Research InstituteMichael Annichine
CEO
Magee-Womens Research InstituteAlice Zheng, MD, MBA, MPH
Principal
Foreground CapitalAlice Zheng, MD, MBA, MPH
Principal
Foreground CapitalDiana Torgersen
Head of Innovation Ecosystem Integration
OrganonDiana Torgersen
Head of Innovation Ecosystem Integration
OrganonLisa Suennen
Managing Partner, AHA Ventures
American Heart AssociationLisa Suennen
Managing Partner, AHA Ventures
American Heart AssociationDaniel Johnston
Chief, Contraception Research Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentDaniel Johnston
Chief, Contraception Research Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentLaura Clark-Kelly
Senior Director of Value & Reimbursement
Harmony BiosciencesLaura Clark-Kelly
Senior Director of Value & Reimbursement
Harmony BiosciencesGreg Singleton
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
US Department of Health & Human ServicesGreg Singleton
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
US Department of Health & Human ServicesPiraye Beim
Founder & CEO
CelmatixPiraye Beim
Founder & CEO
CelmatixEverett Handford
MBA, Regional Director, New England US Department of Health
Human ServicesEverett Handford
MBA, Regional Director, New England US Department of Health
Human ServicesNada Hanafi MSc, MPH
Founder & Manager, MedTech Strategy Advisors LLC; Co-Founder
MedTech ColorNada Hanafi MSc, MPH
Founder & Manager, MedTech Strategy Advisors LLC; Co-Founder
MedTech ColorSusan Nicholson
MD, FIDSA, Board Member
ASPIVIXSusan Nicholson
MD, FIDSA, Board Member
ASPIVIXRoslyn Holliday Moore
Deputy Director for Programs
Office of Behavioral Equity, US Department of Health and Human ServicesRoslyn Holliday Moore
Deputy Director for Programs
Office of Behavioral Equity, US Department of Health and Human ServicesJasmi Shah
Managing Director
Cigna VenturesJasmi Shah
Managing Director
Cigna VenturesJacqueline Oliveira-Cella
Founder
wellBe ConsultingJacqueline Oliveira-Cella
Founder
wellBe ConsultingLisa Marceau
President & Founder
Alpha Millenial Health LLCLisa Marceau
President & Founder
Alpha Millenial Health LLCAriel Kramer
President & Founder
Klover CommunicationsAriel Kramer
President & Founder
Klover CommunicationsValerie Palmieri
CEO
MOMENTUM ConsultingValerie Palmieri
CEO
MOMENTUM ConsultingRachel Braun Scherl
Business Builder, Marketing Strategist, Vagipreneur
SPARK Solutions for GrowthRachel Braun Scherl
Business Builder, Marketing Strategist, Vagipreneur
SPARK Solutions for GrowthMaryon Stewart BEM
CEO and Founder
Femmar HealthMaryon Stewart BEM
CEO and Founder
Femmar HealthIvana Munci-Vasic
CEO & Founder
Vitra LabsIvana Munci-Vasic
CEO & Founder
Vitra LabsErkeda DeRouen
CEO & Principal Consultant
Digital Risk Compliance SolutionsErkeda DeRouen
CEO & Principal Consultant
Digital Risk Compliance SolutionsBrianna Brennan
Chief Innovation Officer
Ontrak HealthBrianna Brennan
Chief Innovation Officer
Ontrak HealthClaire Gill
CEO
Bone Health & Osteoporosis FoundationClaire Gill
CEO
Bone Health & Osteoporosis FoundationEmilė Radyte
Co-Founder & CEO
Samphire NeuroscienceEmilė Radyte
Co-Founder & CEO
Samphire NeuroscienceMira Kaufman
Investment Team
Ingeborg InvestmentMira Kaufman
Investment Team
Ingeborg InvestmentRachel Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
MassMedicRachel Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
MassMedicSaranya Loehrer MD, MPH
Chief Health Equity Officer
Teldoc HealthSaranya Loehrer MD, MPH
Chief Health Equity Officer
Teldoc HealthTamika Lane, MSN, RN, CCM
Director, Clinical Innovation and Client Relationships
Sentara Health PlansTamika Lane, MSN, RN, CCM
Director, Clinical Innovation and Client Relationships
Sentara Health PlansAndrea Olariu
CEO
Medicines360Andrea Olariu
CEO
Medicines360Cory Warner
Global Head of Customer Growth and Operations
Uber HealthCory Warner
Global Head of Customer Growth and Operations
Uber HealthLucy Perez
PhD, Senior Principal
McKinsey & CompanyLucy Perez
PhD, Senior Principal
McKinsey & CompanyLucy is a Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Boston office. Lucy has 15+ years of experience advising CEOs and top teams at leading pharma, biotech and life sciences companies globally on growth strategy, innovation, sustainability, and organizational transformation.
Lucy co-leads McKinsey’s ESG domain and McKinsey’s All-In DEI efforts in North America. She also sponsors the Hispanic Latino Network at McKinsey and leads our research efforts on health equity.
Anula Jayasuriya
Co-Founder
Kidron CapitalAnula Jayasuriya
Co-Founder
Kidron CapitalMadison Soucie
CEO & Founder
Joy LLCMadison Soucie
CEO & Founder
Joy LLCZeynep Sabah Bagwell
Head of Personal Care
42 TechnologyZeynep Sabah Bagwell
Head of Personal Care
42 TechnologyTracy Warren
Manager
Healthwormx VenturesTracy Warren
Manager
Healthwormx VenturesSarah Knight
Head of Healthcare Technology
42 TechnologySarah Knight
Head of Healthcare Technology
42 TechnologySabrina Martucci Johnson
President and CEO
DARÉ BioscienceSabrina Martucci Johnson
President and CEO
DARÉ BioscienceSabrina Martucci Johnson is a life sciences executive with a record of achievement in building successful companies, launching innovative products into specialty markets, delivering returns on shareholder investments, and implementing complex directional change.
Sabrina is committed to advancing innovation in women’s health. She is the Founder and CEO of DARÉ Bioscience (NASDAQ:DARE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company driven by a mission to identify, develop and bring to market a diverse portfolio of novel therapies that expand treatment options, improve outcomes and facilitate convenience for women. Prior to founding DARÉ, Sabrina was President of WomanCare Global Trading, a global provider of women’s health products, CFO/CAO of the California Institute for Biomedical Research, CFO/COO of Cypress Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYPB), held marketing and sales positions with Advanced Tissue Sciences, and began her career in the biotechnology industry as a research scientist with Baxter Healthcare, Hyland Division, working on the recombinant factor VIII program.
Sabrina has a Master of International Management with honors from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird); a MSc. in Biochemical Engineering from the University of London, University College London; and a BSc. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University, magna cum laude.
Sabrina currently serves on the boards of ATAI Life Sciences, a publicly-traded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, and Aethlon Medical, Inc., a publicly-traded company developing immunotherapeutic technologies to combat infectious disease and cancer, BIOCOM, as Vice President of Industry, the Clearity Foundation as Chair, and the YWCA of San Diego County as Past President. Additionally, Sabrina serves on the Board of Advisors of Tulane University School of Science & Engineering and on the Audit Committee of Project Concern International.
Ms. Johnson was honored by Athena, a San Diego-based business organization championing women executives and rising managers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with the Individual in Life Science award in 2017 and the same year received the “Moxie” for her grit and determination and positive impact in the community from the award-winning MOXIE Theatre, a Southern California theatre dedicated to producing diverse and honest images of women using the art of theatre. She was an E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year San Diego finalist in 2018 and in 2019 was recognized as an entrepreneur in the PharmaVoice 100 and honored as 2019 Director of the Year in the Emerging Board Leader category by the San Diego Corporate Directors Forum.
Lyn Falconio
Board Member
NAYA BiosciencesLyn Falconio
Board Member
NAYA BiosciencesJennifer Lahey
Talent Optimization Consultant
Predictive Success CorporationJennifer Lahey
Talent Optimization Consultant
Predictive Success CorporationFlavia Mason
Global Vice President, Women's Health
PerrigoFlavia Mason
Global Vice President, Women's Health
PerrigoEva Temkin
Former FDA Counsel and Acting Director for Policy
FDA Office of Therapeutic BiologicsEva Temkin
Former FDA Counsel and Acting Director for Policy
FDA Office of Therapeutic BiologicsJenica Patterson
Director
ARPA-HJenica Patterson
Director
ARPA-HRenee Wegryzn
Inaugural Director
ARPA-HRenee Wegryzn
Inaugural Director
ARPA-HCheri Ackerman
Co-Founder & CEO
Concerto BiosciencesCheri Ackerman
Co-Founder & CEO
Concerto BiosciencesElizabeth Garner
Owner & President
KNI Health Consultants LLCElizabeth Garner
Owner & President
KNI Health Consultants LLCGina Woods
Professor & Co-Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism
UC San DiegoGina Woods
Professor & Co-Chief, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism
UC San DiegoIlissa Larimore
Chief Commercial Officer
Solarea BioIlissa Larimore
Chief Commercial Officer
Solarea BioJyoti Gupta
President & CEO
Women's HEalth & X-Ray, GE HealthCareJyoti Gupta
President & CEO
Women's HEalth & X-Ray, GE HealthCareKelsey Mayo
Co-Founder & CEO
Armor MedicalKelsey Mayo
Co-Founder & CEO
Armor MedicalLara Zibners Lohr, MD, MMEd, MBA
Co-Founder
Calla LilyLara Zibners Lohr, MD, MMEd, MBA
Co-Founder
Calla LilyLesley Soloman
CEO & Co-Founder
Veda TrialsLesley Soloman
CEO & Co-Founder
Veda TrialsLorenzo Corsini MD
Managing Director
BioNTech, R&D AustriaLorenzo Corsini MD
Managing Director
BioNTech, R&D AustriaMaike Scharp
Director, Foundation Strategy Office
Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationMaike Scharp
Director, Foundation Strategy Office
Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationMarissa Fayer
CEO & Founder
HERhealthEQMarissa Fayer
CEO & Founder
HERhealthEQAra Abrahamian
Managing Director
Once VenturesAra Abrahamian
Managing Director
Once VenturesCandace Tingen
Chief, Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch, NICHD
NICHDCandace Tingen
Chief, Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch, NICHD
NICHDConnie Lehman MD, PhD,
Professor of Radiology
Harvard Medical SchoolConnie Lehman MD, PhD,
Professor of Radiology
Harvard Medical SchoolMelisa Margraves
Healthcare and Life Sciences Sales Leader
Hewlett Packard EnterprisesMelisa Margraves
Healthcare and Life Sciences Sales Leader
Hewlett Packard EnterprisesRamita Tandon
Chief Clinical Trials Officer
Walgreens Boots AllianceRamita Tandon
Chief Clinical Trials Officer
Walgreens Boots AllianceSandy Milligan, MD, JD
President, Research & Development, Laboratory Operations, IT and HR
Aspira Women's HealthSandy Milligan, MD, JD
President, Research & Development, Laboratory Operations, IT and HR
Aspira Women's HealthVivian Ota Wang PhD, FACMG, CGC
Deputy Director, Office of Research on Women's Health,
NIHVivian Ota Wang PhD, FACMG, CGC
Deputy Director, Office of Research on Women's Health,
NIHYesmean Wahdan MD Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, Women’s Healthcare, Hematology, & Estab
Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, Women’s Healthcare, Hematology, & Established Brands
BayerYesmean Wahdan MD Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, Women’s Healthcare, Hematology, & Estab
Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, Women’s Healthcare, Hematology, & Established Brands
BayerSarah Cross Ph.D
Vice President, Global Head Medical Affairs
Premier ResearchSarah Cross Ph.D
Vice President, Global Head Medical Affairs
Premier ResearchAngela Frederickson
Principal RAQA Consultant
Sparq ComplianceAngela Frederickson
Principal RAQA Consultant
Sparq ComplianceIkram Guerd
Vice President of Marketing and Managing Director US
AspivixIkram Guerd
Vice President of Marketing and Managing Director US
AspivixLaura Yecies
CEO & Founder
Bone Health TechnologiesLaura Yecies
CEO & Founder
Bone Health TechnologiesLaura Yecies is the CEO of Bone Health Technologies, maker of OsteoBoost, the first effective and safe non-drug treatment for low bone density. Previously she was CEO of SyncThink a medical diagnostic company, Catch, which she sold to Apple and SugarSync which was acquired by J2Global. Earlier she led the Browser division at Netscape, was general manager of Yahoo Mail and VP of Marketing at Check Point. Ms. Yecies has led commercialization and product development programs that have resulted in the use by over 350m customers. She received her MBA from Harvard, has an MSFS from Georgetown and her AB in Government Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth. She has been profiled in the NYTimes and multiple periodicals and is a prolific speaker and writer on health care and technology.
Anne Morrisey
CEO and Founder
May HealthAnne Morrisey
CEO and Founder
May HealthDr. Dupe Burgess
CEO & Founder
BloomfulDr. Dupe Burgess
CEO & Founder
BloomfulElisha Engelen
Vice President Health Transformation
AONElisha Engelen
Vice President Health Transformation
AONJamie White
Founder & CEO
iHS Strategy LLCJamie White
Founder & CEO
iHS Strategy LLCJannine Versi
COO & Co-Founder
Elektra HealthJannine Versi
COO & Co-Founder
Elektra HealthKatie Schubert
MPP, President & CEO
Society of Women's Health ResearchKatie Schubert
MPP, President & CEO
Society of Women's Health ResearchKevin Eisenfrats
Co-Founder & CEO
ContralineKevin Eisenfrats
Co-Founder & CEO
ContralineMegan Greenfield, PhD
Partner, McKinsey & Co., Affiliated Leader
McKinsey Health InstituteMegan Greenfield, PhD
Partner, McKinsey & Co., Affiliated Leader
McKinsey Health InstituteMichele Van Patten Frank
Partner
Venable LLPMichele Van Patten Frank
Partner
Venable LLP
Bridging healthcare gaps, fast tracking cutting-edge innovation and uncovering critical market trends across the health ecosystem to address inequities faced by women.
Offering the healthcare industry unprecedented opportunity to explore interconnected advancements across digital technologies, clinical insights and patient-centered care models.
Healthcare Leaders
Focused Tracks
Payers & Providers
2025 Key Content
- Across the LifespanAdvances in personalized healthcare are transforming the way we address the unique needs of women at every stage of life. Looking at women’s health through a holistic lens, identify ways of increasing access through prevention, early intervention, and tailored treatment.
- Reproductive & Maternal HealthUnderstand the evolving fertility industry and meet technology disruptors shaping the future of embryology. Dig deeper into reimbursement models and uncover the solutions democratizing access to care.
- Consumer & Digital HealthEmpower women to make informed decisions, access care on their own terms, and take charge of their health journey by leveraging wearables, health apps, and telemedicine platforms.
2025 Speakers Include
Nina Goodheart
President of Heart
MedtronicNina Goodheart
President of Heart
MedtronicDorothy Kilroy
Chief Commerical Officer
OuraDorothy Kilroy
Chief Commerical Officer
OuraDr. Neel Shah
Chief Medical Officer
Maven ClinicDr. Neel Shah
Chief Medical Officer
Maven ClinicDianne Balon
SVP of Government
Blue Cross AlbertaDianne Balon
SVP of Government
Blue Cross Alberta
What’s New for 2025?
By bringing together our previous FemTech and Reproductive Health events under one dynamic women’s health umbrella, WHIS is reimagining how the industry engages and tackles the most critical conversations and challenges faced within women’s healthcare.
Breaking Down Barriers
Transform awareness into actionable solutions by uncovering strategies to combat patient burden, financial barriers, rural health, and maternity deserts.
Rethinking Care Delivery Models
Position yourself at the forefront of healthcare innovation by exploring groundbreaking approaches to over-the-counter switching, telehealth and direct to consumer model strategies that are revolutionizing health, nutrition, and wellness sectors.
The Business Case for Women’s Health
Leverage the critical value of investing in women’s healthcare solutions by discovering the compelling economic imperative behind women’s health.
The Complete Women’s Health Journey
Meet the needs of women holistically throughout their entire lifespan, from reproductive care to maternal health, through to menopause and into aging populations.
Holistic Healthcare Insights
Address complex health challenges with a 360 perspective by gaining access to cutting-edge solutions spanning cardiovascular, mental health, oncology, and chronic diseases.
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