Insights & Real Talk - Conversations Igniting Women in Leadership
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Stanford Center for Academic Medicine | Palo Alto, CA
About this Event
Join Women Health Care Executives (WHCE) and the Bay Area Black Nurses Association (BABNA) for an inspiring evening of dialogue, mentorship, and celebration. In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing together trailblazing leaders for a dynamic Fireside Chat focused on the power of representation and the path to leadership in healthcare.
Meet the Speakers:
Medeina O’Neal, DNP, MSN, CNL, PHN, NEA-BC
Healthcare Leader
Kaiser Permanente
Palliative Care, Transitional Care Program,
Congestive Heart Failure
Kim J. Scott, MSN, MBA, RN
Speaker • Coach • Author
The Diaries of a Resilient Black Nurse
President
Bay Area Black Nurses Association
Cynthia Stewart, MBA
Founder and President
Power Personnel
Finance Board Leader
El Camino Health
Kimberly M. Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Director of Patient Care Services
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Hematology, Oncology, CAR T & Stem Cell Transplant
Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine
Moderated by:
Kevinisha Thomas, MBA
Senior Operations Manager • Kaiser Permanente
What to Expect
- Networking & Refreshments: Spend the evening connecting with local healthcare
movers and shakers. Light refreshments will be served. - Expert Panel: Gain insights from top-tier executives and clinical leaders.
- Inspiration: Hear personal stories of resilience and leadership in the healthcare sector.
- Q&A Session: A chance to engage directly with our distinguished panelists.
Where is it happening?
Stanford Center for Academic Medicine, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 28.52


















