WIM Fox Valley to welcome Linda Deering Dean Nov. 12
WIM Fox Valley presents executive coach and national speaker Linda Deering Dean during the Zoom meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. No fee for the meeting for WIM Fox Valley members; $5 for guests who are welcome to attend.
For meeting registration information, email pmsadv@sbcglobal.net no later than Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Deering Dean has over 35 years of experience in health care clinical, operational and executive leadership. She has a passion and ability to deliver outstanding results for service, quality, safety, engagement and finance. In her most recent role as president of Advocate Sherman Hospital, she led the organization to significant improvements and national recognition, including: patient engagement increased from 40th to 90thpercentile; employee engagement improved from the 50th to 90th percentile; physician engagement improved from the 45th to 85th percentile; serious safety events decreased by 85%; and operating margin moved from 0% to over 8%.
She has served as a national speaker through her participation in the Studer Group. In this role, she fulfills her passion for improving work environments for leaders, employees, partners and customers while improving operational results.
"We look forward to hearing Linda's thoughts on leadership and the current pandemic as we continue our 36 year tradition of mentoring and inspiring women," said Joy Symonds, WIM Fox Valley president and owner/director of community engagement for Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. "Now more than ever, we need to support and empower local women business owners and leaders. We welcome business women in the community to join us, network, and make new community connections."
This month's meeting sponsor is Joy Symonds, co-owner of Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Proudly veteran and family-owned, Symonds-Madison Funeral Home has served Fox Valley families with compassion and excellence for over 90 years.
Members of the WIM Fox Valley board of directors include Joy Symonds, president; Ann Louis, CPA, Louis Consulting Inc., past president; Melissa Davidson, CPA, Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC, treasurer; Michelle Groeper, Tails Humane Society, secretary; Kyla Brittain, director of development, Fox Valley United Way, membership; and Pat Szpekowski, APR, PR Strategies & Communications, Inc., communications.
WIM Fox Valley was founded in 1984 and is celebrating its 36th year of supporting local professional women. It is a leading women's business organization in Elgin providing professional development and business education scholarships and mentoring opportunities for area women. Members are comprised of women in business professionals and entrepreneurs in a wide range of categories. Area women are invited to join. For more information visit www.wimfoxvalley.org.