June Simmons Named 2025 Woman of the Year by the Women in Health Administration

Women in Health Administration of Southern California (WHA) is a nonprofit professional association for women healthcare leaders.

Each year, WHA recognizes an exceptional individual who exemplifies its mission, vision, and values. The annual gala—attended by healthcare providers, industry partners, and community stakeholders—celebrates these honorees and their lasting contributions to the field.

We are proud to announce that our very own President and CEO, June Simmons, has been named WHA’s 2025 Woman of the Year.

June joins an esteemed group of past honorees whose leadership has shaped healthcare across Southern California, including:

• Lara Khouri, President & COO, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (2016)
• Johnese Spisso, President, UCLA Health (2017)
• Margaret Peterson, PhD, Former President, Dignity Health–California Hospital Medical Center (2018)
• Shawn Sheffield, Chief Strategy Officer, Keck Medicine of USC (2019)
• Jill Martin, EVP, Cedars-Sinai (2022)
• Julie Sprengel, President & CEO, California Region, CommonSpirit Health (2023)

Please join us in celebrating June Simmons and her incredible impact on healthcare leadership and innovation.