Providers, researchers, educators, administrators, entrepreneurs, lawyers and consultants … although the talented women who make up the Class of 2014 fill different roles in our healthcare system, a common characteristic among all of the honorees is a true passion for what they do and who they serve.

The Class of 2014 represents the village required to deliver safe, effective, efficient care in today’s highly complex, highly regulated healthcare environment. As the industry continues to navigate a sea change in how we approach and deliver care in this country … and even in how we define health and wellness … it will require dedicated problem-solvers to rethink traditional approaches. Luckily for Nashville, and for the nation, our city is filled with talented, innovative professionals who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo if it means improving the system.

The Class of 2014 clearly epitomizes the original vision we had when Women to Watch was first launched in 2006 to honor those who make a difference in the healthcare industry … and more importantly … to the patients the industry serves.