Break into the Boardroom (BiB) is creating a new future for healthcare by harnessing the power of dynamic female leaders and connecting them with companies who are transforming our industry. Founded in 2015 by Deerfield and Oxeon, we believe the power of diverse boards will bring lasting change. We have a shared commitment to not only cultivate a generation of new female board candidates, but to guide these talented women toward high-level, high-impact leadership opportunities, enabling more women to claim seats at the tables where decisions are made. Our goal is ambitious yet achievable: We will place 1,000 women in board seats within the healthcare industry by 2030. At no cost to participants, BiB forges a community of bold female leaders who are committed to both their own careers and to mentoring the next generation. Together, we bring to life the model for a self-sustaining pipeline that will drive innovation, ignite progress, and safeguard the future of healthcare for generations to come.

Timeline

Leadership

Leslie Henshaw

Co-Founder, Break into the Boardroom Partner, Deerfield Management

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Mia Jung 

Co-Founder, Break into the Boardroom Talent Partner & Co-Head of Diversity and Inclusion, WCAS

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Sonia Millsom 

CEO, Oxeon, BiB Alumni

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Founding Sponsors

Deerfield

Deerfield is an investment management firm committed to advancing healthcare through investment, information, and philanthropy. 
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Oxeon

Oxeon, an industry-leading builder of healthcare solutions, powers transformation in our nation’s healthcare system through talent and entrepreneurship.
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WCAS

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a private equity firm focused on healthcare and technology, builds value through operational improvement, growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions.
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