The challenges we face are different that those faced by other professional women. Therefore, the skills we need to overcome those challenges are also unique. The WiP conference helped me to build some of those skills – I felt like it was curated just for me. Nothing gives me the confidence to pursue my goals like being with other like-minded women charting their own paths! I am looking forward to next year’s conference.

I just wanted to say that every experience I’ve had with WIP has been top notch. I feel supported, understood, and amongst sisters. I’m so grateful to you for creating a community to help women pediatricians thrive!!

The pediatric workforce is largely composed of women, yet no one, until now, has sought to create a community for “Women in Pediatrics” to unite. Katrina has tirelessly worked to create Women in Pediatrics to fill this void. In just over a year, she has announced the creation of the group, hosted a party to celebrate its creation, and put together a successful virtual Women in Pediatrics conference. She has been successful in reaching women at all stages of their career, in all areas across the country, and in a number of different subspecialties. She has also successfully recruited a number of vendors to embrace and support Women in Pediatrics. I am personally so thankful to have been able to participate in the Women in Pediatrics virtual conference. It was so helpful to unite with other women to share both struggles and successes. It was helpful to hear from speakers who encouraged us to “Reveal our Undercover CEO.” I finished the weekend with many pointers which have helped improve not only my professional, but my personal life. I look forward to Katrina’s continued work, and look forward to gathering in-person, hopefully soon!

The 1st annual Women in Pediatrics Conference did not disappoint. All of the speakers were dynamic and the messages they conveyed will definitely help you uncover your inner CEO. There are excellent opportunities to network with other women in the industry and I look forward to attending the next conference.

Has something ever come your way and fulfilled a need you didn’t know you had?  That’s how this newly formed Women in Pediatrics community feels for me!  The relatively new launch of Women in Pediatrics and its first virtual conference has already quickly introduced me to new friends and colleagues in just under one year!  The virtual conference allowed us to connect in ways that we wouldn’t have otherwise found in person, as we strive to find new ways to relate in all our new virtual spaces.  A departure from physician groups aimed at collaborating over clinical concerns, this group finds its camaraderie as it relates to personal and professional growth and wellness.  These first two events leave me in anticipation of what’s next!  Thanks Katrina!