What is Women Shaping Shepherd?
A group of women who give at least $1,000 annually and collectively vote on patient programs and experiences to support through their donations. Women Shaping Shepherd provides a way for members to come together three times a year and to be a part of something while making a big impact.
Mission Statement
Members of Women Shaping Shepherd are inspired to give and collectively fund patient-centered programs and experiences, helping to fulfill Shepherd Center’s mission of helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity.
Areas of Impact
Women Shaping Shepherd has raised over $1 million dollars since its inception in 2015. The collective funds from annual contributions have benefitted 13 unique Shepherd Center patient-focused programs and equipment. Each year’s contribution is included below.
| Year | Money Raised | Number of Members | Program Supported |
| 2015 | $41,000 | 35 | SHARE Military Initiative |
| 2016 | $70,500 | 65 | Recreation Therapy |
| 2017 | $108,000 | 92 | Beyond Therapy |
| 2018 | $121,000 | 109 | Family Housing |
| 2019 | $209,000 | 147 | Assistive Technology, Transition Support, and Chaplaincy |
| 2020 | $146,000 | 127 | Patient Assistance Fund |
| 2021 | $171,500 | 120 | Neuro-Rehab Learning Institute |
| 2022 | $216,000 | 198 | Hercules Beds, Peer Support, and New Van for Assisted Driving Program |
| 2023 | $262,000 | 196 | Purchase of new Zero G Machine |
| 2024 | $306,000 | 240 | Purchased Armeo Spring for Shepherd Pathways, provided support to Vocational Rehab Program, and provided a piece of artwork located in the Arrow Family Kitchen at the new Arthur M. Blank Family Residences |
| 2025 | $328,602 | 252 |
Medical and Quality Lab equipment, Virtualis PhysioVR Device, Wellness Equipment including sports chairs and Vertimax and Esko Indego |
Upcoming Events
Save the dates for 2026.
February 2026
Spring Kickoff
Marcus Center for Advanced Rehabilitation
April 2026
Spring Luncheon & Funding Presentations
Marcus Center for Advanced Rehabilitation, 10th Floor
September 2026
Fall Luncheon & Check Presentation
Shepherd Center Auditorium, Floor 7
Leadership
Chair
Bradley Sosebee
Executive Committee
Patty Alias
Dorsey Bryan
Laura Elliott Budnick
Kelsey Flanagan
Amanda Inman
Regan Lanier
Laura Martorella
Susan McClure
Nancy McKee
Ester Andrew
Alden Potts
Michelle Rearden
Amy Revis
Nancy Wilen
Julie Yates
Contact Us
If you would like additional information on Shepherd Center’s women’s philanthropy circle, please contact Cara Roxland at [email protected] or 404-350-7308.
To learn more about in-hospital volunteer opportunities, visit foundation.shepherd.org/how-to-give/volunteer.
For additional information on Shepherd Center Foundation special events, visit foundation.shepherd.org/events.