Inspiring and Connecting Women Leaders
America’s Blood Centers’ (ABC) Women’s Executive Leadership Community (WELC) empowers leaders throughout the blood community through networking and professional development. By leveraging a diverse set of opinions and experiences, WELC drives action towards a supportive and inclusive blood community, benefiting individuals, employers, and ultimately the patients that rely on a safe and available blood supply.
We’re committed to:
Developing a diverse pipeline of female blood center leaders.
Creating a network where leaders feel supported and learn from one another.
Leveraging different opinions and experiences to drive action.
All employees of ABC members are welcome to join WELC:
Our Vision
Create a safe and respected space where authentic voices are heard so that no leader feels alone.
Our Mission
Promote a supportive and inclusive blood community through networking, professional development, and education.
Our Values
Authenticity, confidentiality, respect, support, trust.
Co-Chairs
Lisa Entrikin
Chief Executive Officer, Rock River Valley Blood Center
Kimberly E. Kinsell
President and CEO, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
Steering Committee
Stacy Braddock
Executive Director, Texoma Regional Blood Center
Delisa English
President and CEO, The Blood Connection
Nathalie Fagnan
President and CEO, Hema-Quebec
Kate Fry
Chief Executive Officer, America’s Blood Centers
Marian Garrard
Chief Executive Officer, We Are Blood
Janet Howard
Chief Executive Officer, Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
Adrienne Mendoza
Chief Operating Officer, South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
Emily Jolin
Chief Executive Officer, Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin
Kim-Anh Nguyen
President and CEO, Blood Bank of Hawaii
Harpreet Sandhu
Chief Executive Officer, Stanford Blood Center
Stacy Sime
President and CEO, LifeServe Blood Center
Christine Swinehart
President and CEO, Cascade Regional Blood Services
Kate Witthaus
Chief Executive Officer, Northern California Community Blood Center
Deanna Rosenthal
Executive Director, Community Blood Bank of NWPA and WNY
Join us.
Membership is free to all ABC members and industry partners.
Sign up for email updates and join our LinkedIn group.
By joining our email list, you'll receive regular updates on events designed to promote a supportive and inclusive blood community through networking, professional development, mentoring, and education. Our LinkedIn group will provide you with interesting articles on leadership and the opportunity to engage with your peers.