In a powerful celebration of Women’s History Month, the Health Foundation of South Florida proudly commemorated the fifth anniversary of its Inspiring Women of Health awards, recognizing 10 extraordinary women whose impactful contributions are transforming community health and well-being across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.
Honorees for 2025 included:
- Amy L. Halstead , MBA, CEO at Rural Health Network of Monroe County, Florida Inc.
- Caitlin Stella, MPH – CEO at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Yvonne Johnson, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
- Felicia Hart, Chief Operating Officer at Broward Community and Family Health Centers
- Josefina Carbonell, Chief Advocacy Officer at Independent Living Systems
- Maria Hernandez, LCSW – Chief Program Officer at United Way of Broward County
- Pamela Africk, CEO at BestPractices USA, Inc
- Shameka Pierce, Peacemaker and Coordinator at Circle of Brotherhood
- Stephanie Berman-Eisenberg, President at Carrfour Supportive Housing
- Vicky Sabharwal, MBA, VP & CEO at Behavioral Health Hospital Jackson Health System and Community Mental Health Center at Jackson
“These honorees exemplify the leadership, resilience, and passion required to create real, lasting impact in our communities,” said Loreen Chant, President & CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. “As we celebrate five years of this initiative, we honor not only their incredible achievements but also the collective progress they represent in advancing health equity. Their work serves as an inspiration and a call to action for all of us.”