RISE MEMBERSHIP
RISE Healthcare Society is a distinguished professional community created for minority women who are leading, building, influencing, and advancing healthcare.
Our membership is intentionally curated to bring together accomplished women across the healthcare industry who value meaningful connection, professional growth, sisterhood, leadership, and collective impact.
If you are ready to expand your circle, strengthen your leadership, and be part of a community committed to seeing more minority women represented at every level of healthcare, we invite you to apply.
RECOMMENDED MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
RISE Healthcare Society membership is currently open to women who meet the following qualifications:
Applicants must identify as a minority woman from a racial or ethnic group historically underrepresented in healthcare leadership.
Black or African American • Hispanic or Latina • Asian or Asian American • Native American or Alaska Native • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander • Middle Eastern or North African • Multiracial Women • Other Minority Racial or Ethnic Identity
Applicants will have the opportunity to self-identify on the membership application.
Applicants should currently serve in a healthcare leadership, advanced professional, ownership, or entrepreneurial capacity.
Registered Nurses • Advanced-Practice Nurses • Physician Assistants • Physicians • Dentists • Pharmacists • Therapists and Other Licensed Healthcare Professionals • Healthcare Executives • Directors and Senior Managers • Healthcare Administrators • Practice Administrators • Healthcare CEOs, Presidents, COOs and Other C-Suite Leaders • Healthcare Entrepreneurs and Business Owners • Founders • Clinical Leaders • Healthcare Consultants • Public Health Leaders • Academic and Healthcare Education Leaders • Nonprofit and Community Healthcare Leaders
DON'T SEE YOUR ROLE LISTED?
If your professional role is not listed above but you believe your experience, leadership, or influence within healthcare aligns with the mission and membership of RISE, we encourage you to apply.
All membership applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and professional community of RISE Healthcare Society.
THE VALUE OF RISE
RISE is a curated professional ecosystem designed to create meaningful relationships, real opportunities, professional growth, sisterhood, and greater impact.
MEMBERSHIP PATHWAYS
RISE is growing beyond our founding region. Choose the membership pathway that aligns with where you live or work.
FOUNDING REGION & FUTURE CHAPTERS
$900 / year
For women who reside or work within an established RISE chapter territory and seek meaningful in-person connections, leadership development, and community impact.
Our founding chapter serves Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida. Additional chapters may be established as RISE grows.
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE
$150 / year
RISE knows no boundaries. Satellite Membership welcomes women who reside and work outside established chapter territories and want to stay connected to our growing sisterhood.
As new chapters launch, satellite members may apply to transition into local chapter membership.
APPLY FOR SATELLITE MEMBERSHIP →No payment is required to apply. Membership dues are collected only upon acceptance.
TOGETHER, WE RISE
Wherever your leadership takes you, there is an opportunity to connect, contribute, and rise together.
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