Women as One
About Women as One
Women As One emerged from a mission to transform the future of medicine by empowering women cardiologists to succeed in their careers. Established in 2019 by Dr. Roxana Mehran and Dr. Marie-Claude Morice, this Severna Park, Maryland-based 501(c)(3) charity addresses the significant professional challenges women face in cardiology—from limited access to advanced training and mentorship to promotion barriers and pay discrimination. The organization believes that creating meaningful opportunities for women to enter, remain, and lead in cardiology will catalyze a more inclusive and just healthcare workforce. Women As One builds community through thoughtfully curated programming that brings together individual physicians, organizational partners, and industry leaders around a shared commitment to equity. The organization recognizes that women comprise only 20% of cardiologists globally and hold less than 10% of leadership positions, making their work essential to reshaping the profession. By fostering collaboration and connection among women in medicine, Women As One cultivates lasting relationships and professional growth while simultaneously helping organizations achieve their diversity goals. The organization's commitment extends beyond individual advancement to systemic change—working with medical societies, academia, government, and foundations to ensure that gender equity becomes embedded in the culture of cardiovascular medicine and healthcare at large.