Women Investing in Science & Health (WISH)
Women Investing in Science & Health, known as WISH, is a membership-based philanthropic affinity group that supports, enhances and advances science and health care delivery. In partnership with Banner Health, WISH offers trusted evidence-based education and leading-edge information to women who are looking to provide quality health care options for themselves, their families and their networks. All WISH membership gifts are pooled together and reinvested to advance medicine in Arizona. To date, over $1.4 million has been invested.
Download a flyer about WISH. View photos of past events here.
WISH Vision
WISH is a highly regarded organization of women leaders in Arizona that promotes and supports women’s and family health by offering evidence-based research, trusted resources and leading-edge educational opportunities.
WISH Impact
Each year members vote to fund one or more innovative and leading-edge program that directly impacts women and their families within our community.
What We Support
We pool our gifts and decide together how best to invest our collective funds in Banner Health programs important to women and their families.
WISH Membership Details
WISH Membership | Annual Investment $1,000
- Educational sessions with experts in medicine, health care and biomedical research
- Vote to fund programs at WISH Investment meeting
- Invitations to all WISH luncheons, educational sessions and special events throughout the year
- Invitations to private members-only events
- Access to the powerful community of women and Banner Health medical experts
- Invitations to Banner Health Foundation signature events
- WISH quarterly e-newsletter (download the latest issue here)
Turquoise Membership | Annual Investment $1,500
- Includes all membership benefits
- Commemorative WISH Pin
- Curated Banner Behind the Curtain experience (may include meet and greets with a Banner physician, tours of world-class programs and “behind the scenes” experiences)
Key Membership | Annual Investment $2,500
- Includes all Turquoise Membership benefits
- Recognition as Key Member
Champion Membership | Annual Investment $5,000
- Includes all Turquoise Membership benefits
- Recognition as Champion Member
Learn how you can become a WISH member today
We are a highly regarded organization of women leaders in Arizona that promotes and supports women’s and family health by offering evidence-based research, trusted resources and leading-edge educational opportunities. Join us! Make your annual investment and become a member.
Board Members
Alison Lewis, Board Chair
Alisa Timm, Treasurer/Marketing Chair
Debbie Lentsch, Secretary
Janna Assar, MD, Programming and Retreat Chair
Phyllis Kirk, Programing Chair
Kathy Wills, Membership Chair
Judi Goldfader, Nominating Chair
Suzanne Hensing, Past Chair, Allocation and Neuroscholar Chair
Stephanie Goodman, Retreat Chair
Kathleen Graham, Allocation Chair
Linda Mueller, Member Study Chair
Rebecca Ailes-Fine, Emeritus
Julie Lavidge, Emeritus
In loving memory of Oonagh Boppart, Emeritus
Upcoming WISH Events
Mark your calendars for events in 2025, developed specifically for WISH’s mission and vision.
Contact Us
Need assistance with something? You can reach out to us for various items such as connecting with someone in particular, asking about giving opportunities, registering an event, or send feedback.