Paula Widerlite

Paula, President & CEO, Widerlite Coaching and Consulting, is the former Chief Strategy Officer of Luminis Health, a $1.2 B not-for-profit integrated health system. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of System Strategy for 22 years at Adventist HealthCare headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Paula has led countless strategic planning processes throughout her 40-year career in non-profit health care in the Washington, DC region. In addition to additional clients in other industries, she assists Luminis Health with its strategic planning and business development efforts.

Recently, Paula became a certified leadership coach after completing Georgetown University’s Executive Certificate program. As a trained and skilled coach, she helps her clients address challenges that are barriers to their continued professional growth and development. Combining her skills as an executive and leadership coach and facilitator, she assists executive women who are members of Chief in their career and leadership growth and development.

Paula has been an active community member serving on multiple boards, including Leadership Montgomery, the Lourie Center for Children, the Jewish Social Services Agency, and the Ginger Cover Continuing Care Retirement Community. Currently, she is leading the Lourie Center Champions for Children women’s leadership circle. Paula understands the challenges facing non-profit and membership-based organizations. Some of her recognitions include community service and women in industry.