On Thursday, Guthrie Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, celebrated the accomplishments of two distinguished women in leadership: Dr. Koryn Johnston, a Family Medicine Specialist and Chief Patient Experience Officer, and Dr. Jean Miner, a General Surgeon. Both highlighted the significance of representation in healthcare and their dedication to motivating young girls who aspire to enter the medical field. Dr. Johnston emphasized the necessity for a diverse range of healthcare providers to address the needs of a varied population. She stressed the importance of empowering girls to chase their aspirations, regardless of the historical male dominance in the medical industry. “You can.…
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The City of London Corporation has launched the “Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce” to address the critical underrepresentation of women in digital fields. Backed by prominent companies like IBM, Accenture, and Salesforce, the taskforce aims to join forces with governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, and industry groups to assist women from non-technical backgrounds in transitioning to digital roles, including areas such as AI, data management, cybersecurity, and IT. Sheridan Ash, founder and CEO of Tech She Can and co-chair of the taskforce, stressed the significance of this initiative in narrowing the persistent gaps in the tech workforce. “There is an urgent…