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.
Leadership
Theresa Pina
Chief Growth Officer, Gulf Coast Blood
Joy Duemke
Director of Marketing North America, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
2026-2027 Steering Committee Members
Alcinda Flowers, MD, Versiti
Anjeanette Barto, LifeServe Blood Center
Courtney Jones, ImpactLife
Felicia Gonsalves, Stanford Blood Center
Geri Venable, LifeShare Blood Center
Grace Sese, MD, Inova Blood Donor Services
Jennifer Feeney, ImpactLife
Julien Brown, San Diego Blood Bank
Krisanne Russell, JD, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
Kristy Altman, MEDIC Regional Blood Center
Lisa Zachary, Macopharma USA
Margaret Hannan, Blood Bank of Delmarva
Maria Brcka, LifeServe Blood Center
Renee Gipson, Stanford Blood Center
Join us.
Membership is free to all ABC members and industry partners.
Sign up to become a member.
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.
Continue the Conversations on LinkedIn.
Keep the conversations going. Our LinkedIn group will provide you with interesting articles on leadership and the opportunity to engage with your peers.