irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE HBA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS A PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOR WOMEN IN THE LIFE SCIENCES AND HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONSISTENTLY DELIVERS INSPIRING SPEAKERS, ACTIVE LEARNING, AND RICH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, LEADING TO MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONS FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE AND THE COMPANIES WHO SUPPORT THEM. AS ORGANIZATIONS EMBRACE NEW WAYS OF THINKING IN ORDER TO MEET THE SOPHISTICATED EXPECTATIONS OF A GLOBAL WORLD, THIS CONFERENCE IS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS IN SUCH A FAST-PACED, EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
- #2 $0EACH YEAR THE HBA FORMALLY RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN THE INDUSTRY THAT DEMONSTRATE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE JOB. THESE HBA AWARDS HAVE ACHIEVED SUCH RECOGNITION THAT THEY ARE NOW SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Innovators Affinity Group
Specialized network within HBA focused on advancing digital transformation in healthcare, hosting events on AI, data science, and technology fluency for industry professionals.
Global Ascension Leadership Experience (GALE)
Executive leadership program designed for senior leaders navigating complex healthcare challenges, featuring immersive learning and strategic discussions.
Global Impact Award
Enterprise-level recognition honoring organizations that demonstrate leadership practices, innovation strategies, and collaboration models driving sustained change in healthcare and life sciences.
HBA Leadership Conference
Annual professional development event for women in life sciences and healthcare, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on leadership and innovation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 2 activities
- Advocacy through sponsored events and global awardsSponsors international healthcare events and established the Global Impact Award to recognize organizations driving sustained change in healthcare and life sciences through leadership and innovation.
- Annual leadership and recognition eventsHosts major annual events including the HBA Annual Conference, Woman of the Year awards luncheon, and Building Better Business Connections (3BC) event, providing platforms for leadership discussion, recognition of achievements, and networking for healthcare leaders and corporate partners.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Global networking and professional community buildingActivates a global network across more than 80 locations and partners with nearly 150 organizations to foster peer exchange, professional relationship-building, and community engagement for healthcare and life sciences professionals.
- Regional leadership summits and workshopsOrganizes regional leadership events such as the India Leadership Summit 2026, including full-day summits, workshops, and networking events for senior and aspiring leaders in life sciences and healthcare.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 2 activities
- Leadership development programs for healthcare professionalsOffers high-impact leadership programs, global forums, and career-defining experiences for professionals at all career stages in healthcare and life sciences, including mentorship initiatives, cohort-based learning, and leadership curricula co-created with partners.
- Online learning and virtual professional developmentDelivers expert-led courses, interactive cohort experiences, and flexible learning formats (live and on-demand) through an online learning management system for healthcare industry leaders.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operational and governance support for global leadership bodiesProvides strategic partnership, operational leadership, and governance support to HBA’s Global Board, Foundation Board, and regional leadership boards, ensuring effective fiduciary oversight and implementation of global strategy.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Research initiatives on leadership and women’s health equityConducts research-driven initiatives that identify systemic barriers in healthcare leadership and the women’s health gap, promoting balanced leadership and evidence-based cross-industry solutions.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Specialized leadership initiatives for underrepresented talentSupports high-potential individuals from underrepresented groups through targeted programs such as SPRINT and the HBA Global Ambassador program to strengthen leadership pipelines in healthcare.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Internal operational and affinity group leadershipLeads affinity groups based on shared professional interests and identities and provides centralized global operational leadership to advance member connection and organizational effectiveness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.46M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$8.38M99%
Investment income$82K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$9.19M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.87M
Cash$1.84M
Investments$3.01M
Liabilities$3.56M
Net assets$2.31M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY STUTTS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $428K |
| AMY CROLIUS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $217K |
| NIKKI JONES | CHIEF PEOPLE, DATA, & RESEARCH STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $194K |
| LEENA GADEMSKY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATI | 40 | $157K |
| TELESIA DAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL EDU | 40 | $144K |
| NICOLE RANDALL | GLOBAL HEAD OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $136K |
| NANCY WHITE | SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICA | 40 | $133K |
| VARDUHI KYUREGHYAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $97K |
board members · 9
- ADAM DUBOW — DIRECTOR
- CAROL MONTANDON — CHAIR
- MARIE-CAROLINE CHAUVET — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- NICOLA GREENWAY — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA FORERO — DIRECTOR
- TAMIKA JEAN-BAPTISTE — VICE-CHAIR
- TANYA ALCORN — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- WENDY SHORT-BARTIE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Admin Awards Partner — Recipient of the Above the Call Award and serves on the Admin Awards Advisory Board.
- American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) Partner — Holds PACE certification and serves on the ASAP Advisory Board.
- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Partner — Holds a Certificate in Association Management.
- Baruch College Partner — Alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
- Bristol Myers Squibb Partner — Sponsored and hosted the HBA Central New Jersey event on AI in pharma.
- Corporate Partner ecosystem Partner — Network of nearly 150 organizations in biotech, pharmaceuticals, providers, payers, and technology that collaborate with HBA to extend reach and impact.
- Corporate Partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to advance professional development, women’s health solutions, and balanced dialogue in healthcare leadership.
- Digital Innovators Affinity Group Partner — Co-organized the AI in pharma event with the HBA Central New Jersey chapter.
- Dynamic Global Events (DGE) Partner — Strategic marketing partner providing platforms for visibility and connection in the life sciences industry.
- EA Pros Partner — Holds EA Pros Strategic Business Partner Certification and serves on the EA Pros Board.
- EY Partner — Corporate sponsor and strategic partner that collaborated with a Fortune 50 health services company on third-party risk management modernization.
- Global Capability Centers Partner — Engages Global Capability Centers as key participant organizations in the India Leadership Summit.
- Greater Houston Partnership Partner — Supported the launch and growth of the HBA Houston Chapter.
- HBA Annual Conference Partner — Hosts and promotes the HBA Annual Conference as a key career-defining experience for professionals in health and life sciences.
- HBA Corporate Partners Partner — Collaborates with HBA Corporate Partners to offer exclusive programming such as the Building Better Business Connections (3BC) event for their senior-level employees.
- HBA Corporate Partners Partner — Organizations representing a global workforce of over six million professionals collaborating with the HBA in the healthcare ecosystem.
- HLTH Inc. Partner — Strategic marketing partner offering global events and content to expand influence and growth opportunities in healthcare.
- Harbinger Health Partner — Hosts a leadership member (Gisela A. Paulsen) who contributes to HBA’s United Force for Change initiative.
- JLABS @ Texas Medical Center Partner — Supported the launch and growth of the HBA Houston Chapter.
- Johnson & Johnson Partner — Collaborates on leadership development, co-creates curricula, and launches mentorship initiatives such as the HBA Global Ambassador program.
- Member Organizations Partner — Consortium of healthcare and life sciences companies that guide and provide insights to the HBA Think Tank
- Reuters Events Partner — Partner through annual sponsorship of Reuters healthcare events in Europe and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Texas Medical Center Partner — Supported the launch and growth of the HBA Houston Chapter.
- UNF Coggin College of Business Partner — Holds an Executive Presence Certificate.
- USF Muma College of Business Partner — Certified in DEI in the Workplace and Inclusive & Ethical Leadership.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Relationship-Based Systems Changemethodology: collaborative_problem_solvingBy convening cross-sector leaders and building trusted relationships across global networks, the organization drives systemic change in healthcare because collective expertise and aligned leadership generate more sustainable and scalable solutions than top-down mandates.
- Integrated Professional Advancement for Gender Paritymethodology: integrated_professional_advancementBy combining networking, education, research, advocacy, and recognition, the organization advances women's career progression in healthcare leadership because multi-modal support systems address structural barriers more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Representative Leadership Drives Healthcare Outcomesmethodology: representative_leadershipBy accelerating leadership development and strengthening representation of diverse talent—particularly women—the organization improves healthcare performance, patient trust, and outcomes because leadership that reflects patient populations makes more equitable and effective decisions.