At Women Health Care Executives (WHCE), we design events that cater to the professional development and networking needs of our members, empowering women in healthcare leadership. Our events offer valuable insights from industry experts, skill-building opportunities, and meaningful connections that inspire growth and innovation.
WHCE hosts a variety of evening programs featuring renowned speakers who share their expertise on vital healthcare topics. Our past events have covered a broad spectrum, including healthcare reform, advancements in healthcare technology, patient-centered care, reproductive health futures, and emergency preparedness for healthcare executives. These events keep our members informed and prepared for the evolving challenges in healthcare.
Women Health Care Executives
Effective Date: October 1st, 2016
This Event Cancellation and Refund Policy (the “Policy”) applies to all Women Health Care Executives (“WHCE”) event registrations unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.
WHCE reserves the right to cancel an event in its sole discretion for any reason, including low enrollment, inclement weather, other circumstances that would make the event non-viable or for the convenience of WHCE. If WHCE does cancel an event, and the event is not rescheduled, registrants will be offered a full refund. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date. All refund requests must be made by the registrant. To request a refund please send an e-mail to info@whcesfbay.org no later than 10 days after the scheduled date of the event. Requests received after that time will not be honored.
No refunds are available for a registrant for an event who fails to attend the event for any reason. One (1) day prior to an event for which you are registered, you may transfer your event registration to a future WHCE event and pay the difference in price, if any. WHCE will not pay a refund if the cost of the event is less than the cost of the earlier event. You may also transfer your event registration to another individual for the same event at no charge. To request a transfer please send an e-mail to info@whcesfbay.org.
WHCE reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time without notice to you. We include the effective date at the top of this statement. We encourage you to check this website to see the current Policy in effect and any changes that may have been made to it. By registering for a WHCE event following any modifications to this Policy, you agree to be bound by such modifications.
WHCE workshops and seminars are designed to enhance leadership and communication skills. Our members gain valuable knowledge on topics like team motivation, cultivating resilience, balancing work-life priorities, and preparing for new professional opportunities. These highly interactive sessions provide tools and strategies to help members thrive in their careers.
Our most anticipated event of the year is the Woman of the Year (WOTY) Dinner Gala, where we honor exceptional women in healthcare leadership. This celebration includes recognition of our new Woman of the Year, scholarship winners, and the invaluable contributions of women in healthcare. It’s an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection. Mark your calendars to join the 2025 WOTY on Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm @ Westin St. Francis, San Francisco!
Submit your Women of the Year Nominations by January 18, 2025!
Amira K.S. Barger is an Executive Vice President in the Global Health Sector and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team, providing senior counsel on DEI and multicultural communications. She has over 18 years of experience in strategic communications, mobilizing communities, and driving action. Amira was recently named to Involve People’s Top 100 Executives and Business Insider’s 30 under 40 in healthcare innovation. She lectures on marketing and communications at California State University East Bay and teaches at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the Public Health for Business Leaders program.
Before joining Edelman, she was Senior Vice President at Ogilvy, focusing on equity-centered practices for government, corporate, and nonprofit clients. She also worked in the nonprofit sector for 14 years, serving organizations like the Public Health Institute and Feeding America. Amira has led DEI efforts for clients including Genentech, Pfizer, and Kaiser Permanente. She holds a B.A. in Marketing, an MBA, and DEI certifications from Cornell and other institutions. Active in community service, Amira serves on several boards and lives in Benicia, CA with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting U.S. national parks with her family.
Amira K. S. Barger, MBA, CVA, CFRE
Kay Naidu, MBA, serves as Vice President of Information Security Compliance Assurance at McKesson. With twenty years of experience in healthcare and financial services, Kay is known for building and delivering cybersecurity capabilities that support customer acquisition and retention. She specializes in enterprise and technology risk management, developing assurance frameworks that align with corporate goals, customer needs, and regulatory changes. At McKesson, Kay’s team ensures compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, HITRUST, and PCI-DSS, leading internal audit support and responding to security-related inquiries from customers. Her work instills confidence and trust among stakeholders.
Throughout her career, Kay has held leadership roles that shape industry practices, including developing security frameworks for companies like USAA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Baxter International. At Delta Dental of California, her team earned the CSO50 award for their innovative Adaptive Third-Party Risk Assurance project. Kay is passionate about improving process efficiency, allowing resources to be reallocated to more innovative projects. She is also committed to philanthropy and community service. Kay and her husband have two adult children, a college freshman, and a family dog.
Kay Naidu, MBA
Berta Alicia Bejarano, a Certified Diversity, Equity & Inclusion expert, leads the Language Access & Equity Practice for TPMG NorCal. Raised bilingual, Berta’s passion for advocating for patients and providing top-quality language services grew from her mother’s insistence on speaking Spanish at home. With over 20 years of experience, she oversees programs that ensure culturally competent care and linguistic standards at Kaiser Permanente, where she ensures equitable care for patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Berta's leadership includes bringing speakers like Robin DiAngelo and Betty Soskin Reid to address diversity and equity in the workforce.
Berta’s career is driven by her love for languages and commitment to advancing inclusion. In 2023, she founded a BIPOC Health Circle, recruiting C-Suite executives from organizations like Blue Shield and Sutter Health to discuss elevating BIPOC leadership in healthcare. A vocal advocate for normalizing Spanish and other languages in public spaces, Berta challenges the stigma around speaking non-English languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, is a Federal Certified Court Interpreter, and promotes language solidarity and inclusivity in healthcare.
Berta Alicia Bejarano, MA, MBA, CI, CDE
We’re excited to welcome you into the WHCE community and support your journey as a leader in healthcare.
