The Healthcare She Suite

Female leaders can do amazing things when we work together, and the mission of The Healthcare She Suite is to celebrate and elevate women in healthcare leadership. This is just the beginning; we are excited to have each of you on this journey with us!

Contributors

Host

Jen Jackson

Dr. Jen Jackson, a beacon of nursing leadership, has over 15 years of experience in academic and community medicine roles. She is unparalleled in her ability to build robust interdisciplinary teams that align with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Her expertise in healthcare management, regulatory compliance, and patient safety, among other areas, is a testament to her dedication to advancing nursing practice and achieving excellence in quality outcomes and patient experience.

Host

Teresa Ash

Dr. Teresa Ash has also been a healthcare leader for the last 15 years. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2002 and a Master of Health Administration degree in 2016. She has experience leading healthcare services across a continuum of care, including private ambulatory practice, outpatient, and inpatient services. She has been responsible for a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical operations. She advocates for education and mentorship and is committed to creating strong teams and supporting women in healthcare leadership. She follows the principles of strength-based leadership. Her peers in healthcare and academia have recognized her as an effective and innovative leader, a testament to her dedication and passion.

Guests

Guest

Debra Parker, PharmD, MBA

Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Findlay, she maintains an active practice as a pharmacist. Her experience spans independent pharmacy, drug information, hospital pharmacy, internal medicine, cardiology, and outpatient clinics. She prioritizes staying connected to practice to ensure alignment with the evolving expectations of pharmacy graduates.

She has an extensive record of professional engagement, including serving as past president of the Ohio Pharmacists Association and holding leadership roles across national, state, and local organizations. She models this involvement to reinforce the profession’s impact on patient care.

A trailblazer and entrepreneur, she has achieved multiple “firsts,” including advancing collaborative practice models, serving as the first female dean of an Ohio pharmacy program, establishing a college-level DEI committee, co-founding a new pharmacy program, and pioneering distance-learning pathways.

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