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  1. History of the Organization

    The HBA was formed in 1977 by five professional women in the Northeast area of the United States. These founders recognized the need for women in healthcare to come together to exchange industry and career information and resources. They began infor...
  2. HBA's Core Purpose, Vision and Mission

    Core Purpose To further the advancement and impact of women in the business of healthcare. Vision:  The HBA is the global leader in gender equity, advancing women into positions of influence and decision-making to improve health equity and outcom...
  3. HBA's Mission in Action

    Achieving HBA’s mission is a multi-pronged approach: empowering individuals, equipping companies, and enabling systemic change. The HBA does this through programs and offerings designed for each of our key stakeholder groups, which represent a gl...
  4. Our Commitment to DE&I

    At the HBA, we're on a journey – to make diversity, equity, and inclusion not just buzzwords but the heart of healthcare. We firmly believe the road to real equity and groundbreaking innovation runs through a truly inclusive community. Through our U...
  5. Gender Equity Think Tank

    HBA’s Gender Equity Think Tank (GETT; formerly known as the Gender Parity Collaborative) is an award-winning and growing consortium of healthcare and life sciences companies dedicated to accelerating gender parity by fostering and adopting systemi...
  6. Facilitator Tips for Champions

    Facilitator tips for champions.pptx
  7. Program Overview

    What is the HBA Ambassador Program? The HBA Ambassador Program is a 12-month self-directed, leadership development program for 15-30 emerging leaders. This cost-efficient program is designed to help HBA Corporate Partners* develop a diverse bench o...
  8. "About the HBA" Overview deck

    This deck was last updated Q2 2024 About HBA Deck 2024.pptx
  9. "About the HBA" Overview deck

    This deck was last updated Q2 2024 About HBA Deck 2024.pptx